Bruce Levine is the dynamic Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Australian Community Media (ACM) – Australia’s largest independent publishing group with more than 100 brands. In this exclusive interview with Matchboard, Bruce reveals strategies to combat the IT skills shortage, and a hot tip for managing large-scale data and digital transformation programs! What do you….
For insurance companies, one of the biggest costs is their claims team, and one of the biggest challenges is processing high volumes of claims in a time-efficient manner following disasters such as floods and bushfires, or other surge events. Partnering with an insurance claims outsourcing company can help solve for both pain points, reducing cost….
Have you ever wondered why B2B lead generation is so often outsourced? Let’s start with the fact that well-qualified leads are the lifeblood of a high-performance sales team. And in the world of B2B, the value of a sale is often a 5 or 6 figure sum – enterprise software and management consulting are two….
Generative AI and Automation technologies are fundamentally changing how contact centres operate, and the opportunities for human-AI collaboration are exciting. Written by a leading international BPO, this white paper* examines the benefits and risks of the following AI and automation use cases: – AI-powered chatbots – Agent assist technology – Conversational Analytics – Workforce Management….
Accountants by their very nature are a cost-conscious breed! So it’s no surprise that outsourcing accounting services to low-cost countries offers instant appeal. We’re talking a 50-70% reduction in cost in the Philippines, for example, for common accounting services such as: – Accounts payable (A/P) – Accounts receivable (A/R) – Collections – Reconciliations – Bookkeeping….
The recruitment industry made its start in World War II, when there was a labour shortage caused by soldiers being called to serve. Since then, the industry has flourished and there are 7,300 recruitment companies in Australia today. Anyone can start a recruiting business – there are virtually no barriers to entry – and this….
November 16, 2023 – At The CEO Magazine’s Executive of the Year Awards, Australia’s most prestigious business awards event, Matchboard’s Founder, Sharon Melamed, was named runner-up, Entrepreneur of the Year 2023. A panel of seven judges included Ronni Kahn, CEO and Founder, Oz Harvest and Andrew Hume, CEO, Converge International. Melamed said, “I am so….
Michael Dominish is Australia’s Head of Customer Experience at one of the world’s most recognised brands: McDonald’s. In this exclusive interview, Michael provides insight into how McDonald’s is leading the way with its adoption of a multi-channel, customer-centric approach to service, leveraging the expertise of its global network and collaboration with local franchisees. What are….
It’s been a tumultuous few years for TAFEs and universities, with the impacts of the pandemic on enrolments, as well as the shift to remote learning, still being felt. On top of that is the competitive threat of online open learning platforms providing micro-credentials as well as full-fledged qualifications. In this white paper*, designed for….
The tight labour market in Australia has left businesses struggling to hire and retain staff in their contact centres, impacting the time customers wait in queue, and consequent drops in customer satisfaction. Of course this eventually filters down to the bottom line, and up to leadership teams hungry for a fix. Enter contact centre outsourcing….
New research, conducted by Swinburne Institute of Technology, presents a crystal ball into what Australian consumers’ intentions are for Christmas shopping this year. In addition to this report* being a must-read for consumer brands, retailers and marketplaces, there are universal learnings for many industries. Key takeaways include: – while physical stores have absolutely not gone….
Note: the below interview was conducted in 2023 and Bora Wiemann has since moved to the role of Head of Conversational AI at CBA (Commonwealth Bank of Australia.) —- Bora Wiemann is Head of Digital CX at Team Global Express and Industry Lecturer in AI Strategy at RMIT University. We interviewed Bora about how Generative….
July 27, 2023 – Matchboard was named Best Digital Platform in Australia at the ACOMM Awards. Shadow Minister for Communications, the Hon. David Coleman MP, presented the award at the communications industry’s annual night of nights in Sydney. Other finalists were nbn® Australia, CIMET and Telstra’s Amplitel, and the panel of judges included Michael Malone,….
Every contact centre leader knows that forecasts don’t always go to plan – from product recalls to data breaches, pandemics and PR disasters, there are a hundred reasons why it makes sense to plan for unplanned (as well as planned) contact volume spikes. The alternative is to face the wrath of the public and your….
Note: the below interview was conducted in 2023 and Jeremy Larkins has since moved to a new role. Please visit LinkedIn for up-to-date information. In this exclusive interview with Matchboard, Jeremy Larkins, Executive Director of the Customer Service Industry Association (CSIA), shares customer service best practices and trends in the Australian market. Can you share….