Articles - Soft Skills

Soft skills are what turn good customer conversations into great ones. In this section, you’ll find expert articles, coaching tips, and real-world examples that explore how to develop empathy, active listening, and emotional intelligence in the contact centre. Our content looks at what makes a positive interaction, how to train and reinforce the right behaviours, and why soft skills matter just as much as product knowledge or processes. By investing in these human qualities, you can create stronger relationships, better outcomes, and a service experience that truly stands out.

Video Image: Reimagining Rapport in the Modern Contact Centre
Reimagining Rapport in the Modern Contact Centre
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10 Tactics to Drive Up Customer Cooperation
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Ways to Boost Customer Loyalty in a Digital World
Video Image: Building Human Rapport in an AI-Powered Contact Centre
Building Human Rapport in an AI-Powered Contact Centre
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What Does It Really Take to Correct a Customer Politely?
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Communication Pitfalls Every Contact Centre Manager Should Avoid
A red note with handwriting BUILD RAPPORT
New Ways to Help Agents Build Rapport
2026 Contact Centre Predictions
Top Contact Centre Predictions for 2026
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Is It Really Possible to Balance Efficiency With Empathy?
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Turn a Bad Team Leader Into a Good Team Leader
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Which Soft Skills Do CX Leaders Really Need?
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What’s Really Ruining Empathy in Customer Service?
Why Measuring Empathy in Digital Channels Really Matters
Why Measuring Empathy in Digital Channels Really Matters
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Help Your Top Performers Soar Even Higher
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How to Practice Patience in Customer Service
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What Will Agent Roles Look Like in 2035?
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How to Deal With Angry Customers
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How to Improve Your Agents’ Critical Thinking Skills
Video Image: Best Statements to Use When Closing a Live Chat
Three Top Closing Statements for Live Chat
Video Image: The Secrets to Writing Better Customer Emails
Tips to Write Better Customer Emails
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How to Develop Empathy as a Skill in Your Frontline Teams
Video Image: Agent Statements for Supporting Bereaved Customers
Agent Statements for Supporting Bereaved Customers
Soft skills every agent needs to know before going live
5 Soft Skills Every Agent Needs Before Taking Their First Call
Video Image: 4 Examples of Customer Service Empathy Statements
Examples of Customer Service Empathy Statements