The remote work debate is flush with headlines around corporate crackdowns and return-to-office mandates. But the reality in Australian contact centres tells a different story – on any given day, 54% of the workforce is working from home. This white paper explores the trends, challenges and critical capabilities needed to build sustainable, scalable virtual operations. Data….
SYDNEY April 23, 2025 Matchboard today announced the launch of a new category on its matching platform: IT Outsourcing (ITO). Managing Director Sharon Melamed said, “Up until now, we’ve focused on BPO (business process outsourcing), which includes contact centre, back office and sales outsourcing. However the global market for IT Outsourcing (ITO) is significantly larger….
Malta is so much more than one of the Mediterranean’s most popular holiday destinations. Its highly skilled, native English-speaking people, EU membership, advanced digital infrastructure, multilingual capability and cost advantages over Western European countries make it an ideal location for nearshore contact centre outsourcing. As European and UK companies continue to deal with rising costs,….
Award-winning CX Leader Tina Morrell shares valuable insights from a career spanning brands such as The NRMA, CBA, NBN and Qantas. What has changed, and what’s remained the same in the CX world, over the last few years? What’s remained the same for as long as I can remember is talking about customers. How we….
A fresh data-set collected by Swinburne University reveals how consumers feel about the state of customer experience in Australia, and the trends shaping CX success in 2025. The report quantifies the impact of poor service experiences, how consumers perceive service quality, and AI-powered chatbots. Further, by examining customer service excellence in 14 different industries, the….
Angelo Azar is Chief Operating Officer of Honey Insurance, a rapidly growing home insurance business that has become an industry role model for both customer and employee engagement. In this exclusive interview, Angelo explains how Honey is delivering results. The Australian Financial Review named Honey Insurance a Customer Champion. What does it mean to be….
With more than 3.4 million members, AustralianSuper is Australia’s largest super fund. In this interview, we go behind the scenes with Emily Bayford (Senior Manager, Contact Centre Channel) to discuss outsourcing partnerships, Gen AI adoption and channel trends. [Note: Emily moved from AustralianSuper to MUFG, as Head of Service Excellence – CBUS, not long after….
This white paper explores how outsourcing to Fiji can help Australian and NZ law firms solve the challenges of paralegal and administrative staff shortages and rising wages. Offshore resources provide access to skilled talent and dramatically lower costs, improving the quality and speed of service delivery. Fiji offers: – proximity (2-4 hours’ flight) and time zone….
Ever since the launch of Chat GPT, businesses have been exploring use cases for generative AI technology in the contact centre. In its 2025 Service Centre Trends Report, PwC identifies 8 key use cases: – Virtual channel assistant – Content generation – Virtual agent assistant – Virtual customer assistant – Text analytics – Real-time speech….
This calendar year, Matchboard reported a record $25 million in invoices between its matched suppliers and buyers – almost double the volume in 2023. Managing Director Sharon Melamed stated, “We can attribute this remarkable growth to the success of our platform in helping organisations find their perfect match supplier in the market, as well as….
This white paper explores emerging commercial models in CX, and the shift from traditional capacity-based models to more innovative, flexible and outcome-driven approaches. Technology such as AI and analytics has changed the way BPOs price and innovate, aligning with desired client outcomes such as customer satisfaction, retention and cross-selling. Discover the pros and cons of….
Ash Frenken is the dynamic Managing Director of Citro, a rapidly growing financial services startup backed by AMP. Under the motto, “get the most our of your second act”, Citro serves a 50+ demographic and has a unique spin on customer acquisition and experience. Read more in this insightful interview! Can you share what the….
Sit back and enjoy the insights, with this inspiring collection of interviews with 7 of Australia’s most exceptional CX and Digital Leaders. Topics covered include AI, customer service, and outsourcing. You’ll find powerful learnings and practical tips, sprinkled with humorous anecdotes from the following leading brands: Russell Investments (Sophie Imbert), Airtasker (Cindy Dent), Are Media (Karen….
Retailers know that delivering a great Customer Experience is expensive and requires out-of-the-box thinking to stand out from the crowd. In this white paper, we look at how an increasing number of ecommerce businesses are turning to the island paradise of Fiji to solve their CX and cost challenges, and gain a competitive advantage. *This….
September 3, 2024 – 12 years ago, Matchboard launched in Australia, and today the company celebrates its most successful year yet, with more than 5,000 clients and an unblemished track record of customer satisfaction (all its Google reviews are 5-star). Founder and Managing Director, Sharon Melamed, said, “We want to thank first and foremost everyone….
James Boyden is Head of CX, Australia/NZ at De’Longhi Group, one of the world’s leading players in the household appliance sector and best known for its coffee machines! Read our exclusive interview with James. De’Longhi is a brand known for quality appliances. Is quality customer experience equally part of De’Longhi’s brand essence? De’Longhi is a….
This white paper explores the integration of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) principles with contact centre and CX environments. Glean insights into the benefits of ESG adoption, practical strategies for implementation, and take inspiration from case studies showcasing successful initiatives in our industry. Companies that prioritise ESG will be better positioned to enhance their brand….
Outsourcing accounting services to offshore teams can provide a crucial business advantage – reducing operational costs without compromising on quality. It’s no surprise that engaging an offshore team is instantly attractive to cost-conscious finance and accounting leaders looking to tap into the global talent pool. Which location to outsource to can be a hard decision…..
Originally from Mauritius, and now a CX trailblazer in Australia, Sophie Imbert takes us inside the customer experience function at Russell Investments, in the highly competitive superannuation industry. Tell us about Russell Investments and where CX sits in the organisation. Russell Investments is a leading global investment solutions provider with over A$445 billion in assets….
Richard Branson was one of the first to articulate the link between employee engagement and a positive customer experience. Our white paper looks at all the evidence to support this now well-accepted theory, providing ample data for the business case to invest in your most important asset – your employees. The EX/CX link applies equally….
