Articles - Health Wellbeing and Stress

Health and wellbeing have a direct impact on performance, engagement, and customer experience in the contact centre. This page of expert insights, practical advice, and real-life examples explores how to recognise and manage stress, build resilience, and create a supportive environment for every team member. Discover proven approaches to workload management, mental health awareness, and workplace design that promote wellbeing and reduce burnout. The content also shares ideas for leadership communication, peer support, and recognition programmes that help people feel valued and balanced at work.

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What Will Agent Roles Look Like in 2035?
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How to Prevent and Overcome Call Centre Burnout
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5 Amazing On-Site Perks Your Agents Will Love
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Tips to Tackle Agent Burnout in Contact Centres
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Effective Ways to Unlock Agent Productivity
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Should Agents Get Unlimited Paid Annual Leave?
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10 Noise Reduction Tips for Remote Workers
Build a Parent-Friendly Contact Centre
10 Strategies to Help Agents Feel Less Lonely
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How to Protect Your Agents From Customer Abuse
21 Signs You Need to Better Support Your Contact Centre Teams
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Arm Your Agents in the Battle Against Stress
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Get Sickness Under Control – 21 Management Tips
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Ease Agent Stress – With These 15 Top Tips!
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Industry Stepping Up With Wellbeing and DE&I Strategies
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Four Ways to Reduce Agent Burnout and Attrition
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10 Ideas We Heard at the Leeds Building Society Contact Centre
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How Well Are Contact Centres Managing Advisor Experience & Engagement?
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How to Support an Agent After an Angry Call
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21 Ways to Make Your Contact Centre a Nicer Place to Work
2023 Survey Mental Health First Aiders
44% of Contact Centres Have Mental Heath First Aiders
12% of contact centres utilizing wellbeing technology
Only 12% of Contact Centres Utilizing Wellbeing Technology
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10 Wellbeing Tips From an Award-Winning Contact Centre
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How to Protect Your Agents’ Voices