With all the attention paid to the costs of labor in the call center, it's easy to understand why agents get all the attention. Agent salaries make up the lion's share of the ongoing expenses in most ...

At the Dutch 12th Nationaal Call Center Congres (Dutch spelling) last month, the consultancy firm Callm presented the results of research on the careers of call center managers: profile, job ...

With the right workforce management strategies in place, contact centers can optimize their operations and create a better experience for agents and customers. Editor's note: This article was updated ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Business call center budgets are growing by 12 percent per year, salaries are on the rise, and employee turnover is down, according to a Purdue University study. The 1998 Call ...

Cloud-based call center software costs $20-$200+ per user monthly. Key features include call blending, CRM integration, IVR ...

Call centers have come a long way in the past five years in terms of elevating the role and stature of their operations. One contributing factor is the move to provide certification programs that can ...

Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Analyzing the performance of your call center can allow you ...

Providing fast, convenient customer service is fundamental to successful call center management. However, consumers continually seem to raise the bar as their behaviors evolve. At one time, ...

Healthcare call centers perform vital functions such as connecting patients to caregivers and managing scheduling, billing, and triage requests. Despite playing such a crucial role, the call center is ...