Articles - An Introduction to Contact Centres

If you’re new to the world of contact centres, this is the best place to begin. Our Introduction to Contact Centres section covers all the essential topics, from the purpose and structure of a contact centre to the terminology, technology, and metrics that drive performance. Explore helpful explainers, expert guides, and real-world examples that make the basics clear and accessible. Whether you’re starting a new role, training a team, or just want to understand how customer contact operations work, you’ll find everything you need to build a solid foundation here.

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Customer Services Director: Example Job Description
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Contact Centre Manager: Example Job Description
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Customer Services Manager: Example Job Description
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Millennial
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What is Mute?
Create and Maintain a Positive Culture
How to Get Skilled in Creating a Business Case
Create Room to Breathe Instead of Making Knee-Jerk Reactions
Stop Blindly Obsessing Over Efficiency
Drive the Voice of the Customer into the Business for Real Change
Identify Your 3 Most Common Customer Issues, and Fix Them
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Involve Agents in Operations and Strategy
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Really Understand Why Your Customers Are Contacting You
An Introduction to… Using Outbound Text Messages for Customer Service
The UK Do Not Call List – An Industry Guide
An Introduction to… Contact Centre Headsets
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An Introduction to… PCI Compliance
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Erlang Calculation – An Introduction
An Introduction to… Web Real-Time Communication (WebRTC)
An Introduction to… Mobile Customer Service Apps
An Introduction to… Voice Biometrics
Skills and Competencies for Roles in The Call Centre
Call Centre Agent: Example Job Description
A Career In Call Centres