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….
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….
The rapid adoption of Microsoft Teams across the globe seems to know no limits. While many organisations have already introduced the chat-based collaboration platform for their internal business communications, Teams is also making its mark in external, customer-facing contact. However, the success of combining Teams with the contact centre is not just defined by the….
Safeguarding customer data is essential for any business, not only to meet regulatory requirements, but to maintain trust in your brand. When outsourcing customer service, IT or back office work to a third party, it’s important to partner with a BPO committed to high standards of data privacy and security. This white paper contains guidelines….
Drawing on its own experience, recruitment giant Hudson makes the case for an offshore workforce. From building buy-in internally, to finding, training and managing talent remotely, Hudson shares its offshore journey and methodology, and the benefits it’s reaped. Any business leader struggling to recruit or scale locally will gain insights from this 33-page comprehensive white….
Fresh data collected by Swinburne University reveals how consumers feel about the state of customer experience in Australia. The report provides a comprehensive overview of what’s changed in consumer perceptions and preferences, and key factors driving customer service excellence in 2024. These findings will be of interest to customer experience, contact centre and field operations….
Based on primary research with employers and employees, this new report examines what the future holds for the world of hybrid work in Australian contact centres. Topics covered include: – snapshot of the job market – employer challenges across recruitment, onboarding, retention and engagement – attrition trends – employee wishlists – defining the new Employer….
This white paper examines the role brands can play to support customer wellbeing amidst an uncertain economic environment. Topics covered include: – the importance of investing in empathetic customer service – recognising vulnerable customers – the impact of customer disengagement – the old way v new approaches to helping customers in need. *This content has….
In the rush towards customer service automation, accelerated during the pandemic, have organisations gone too far in sacrificing the “human touch”? When it comes to empathy, creativity, sensitivity and initiative, humans simply do it better than machines. This white paper explores the scenarios where human contact can deliver better outcomes for customers and businesses alike…..
The outsourcing landscape is unrecognisable compared to just a few years ago before the pandemic. Locations, operating models, and vendor options have all changed. This invaluable 27-page Guide will set you up for success, whether you’re outsourcing for the first time, or changing strategy in 2024. Content includes: – key principles of successful outsourcing –….
Did you know that personal wellbeing, stress and mental health are the top reasons for recent resignations? The pandemic has compounded stress, burnout and other mental health issues in the workplace, which has impacted productivity and challenged managers in the new hybrid working environment. This white paper contains valuable research data and statistics to help….
As an independent platform for CX services and solutions, Matchboard has witnessed a steep rise in interest around automation over the last few years – from the number of hits to our AI and RPA-related white papers and blogs, to requests to connect with providers. But how are CX leaders coping with the drive to….
Amidst a workforce shortage and expanding gig economy, CX contracting is becoming more popular than ever. In this comprehensive white paper, find out day rate ranges and talent availability for the top 21 roles across CX design, analysis, implementation, technology and operations. Also covered are Candidate and Business trends, the most in-demand skillsets, and resources….
Catalysed by the pandemic, the Great Resignation and Great Exhaustion have hit contact centres hard. Both the organisations that run contact centres and their customers have been negatively impacted, prompting a radical rethink of HR and operational strategy. This white paper highlights 7 solutions to the talent shortage, and deep dives into one solution –….
