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Ditch the Spreadsheets: How Outdated Tools Are Hurting Your Operation

If you're managing some type of customer support operation or contact center using spreadsheets, shared drives, and a mashup of single-purpose solutions, you're fighting an uphill battle.  

These tools may have done the job in the past, but in today's fast-paced world, they're a bit like using dial-up internet.

Let's look at the impact on your business and what you can do about it.

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What Is Discretionary Effort
What Is Discretionary Effort? (+ How to Encourage It)

  • Taking a proactive approach to solving customer issues
  • Eagerly engaging in learning programs and sharpening their skills
  • Identifying ways to improve efficiency, often through process changes
  • Mentoring new colleagues without being asked to improve performance across the team
  • Working overtime when necessary
  • Providing positive feedback and suggestions to help improve the work environment

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Why Do Employee Certifications Lag Behind Goals
Why Do Employee Certifications Lag Behind Goals (+What You Can Do)

Getting employees to keep up with their certifications and training can be important for a number of reasons. For some, the goal is to ensure that employees have the right skills to provide top-class...

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Employee Coaching to Improve Workforce Retention Rates
Using Employee Coaching to Improve Workforce Retention Rates

Voluntary employee turnover can have a major impact on any kind of business. While the specific cost of replacing an individual employee will vary based on industry and employee role, the price tag...

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The Stages of Employee Disengagement
The Stages of Employee Disengagement

Employee engagement is a critical issue for any organization regardless of size or industry. When you have high levels of employee engagement, your team is more likely to go the extra mile to meet...

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Six Tips for Improving Employee Coaching Sessions
Six Tips for Improving Employee Coaching Sessions

Employee coaching is crucial to maintaining a productive workforce but often falls to the wayside when day-to-day tasks get in the way. When coaching your employees, it’s important to create a...

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4 Warning Signs of Imminent Call Center Employee Turnover
4 Warning Signs of Imminent Call Center Employee Turnover

Call centers are notorious for high turnover rates, which can be costly to businesses. With the constantly changing trends in the workforce, it’s more important than ever to make sure your employees...

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How To Use Gamification Tools to Improve Employee Performance
How To Use Gamification Tools to Improve Employee Performance

Some people go through the motions every day just to get a paycheck. Others are lucky enough to enjoy their job roles. Even if your team is in the latter category, it’s still common for routine or...

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Employee Engagement Strategies
Four Employee Engagement Strategies That Work

If there’s one thing we hear about from all our clients, it’s the ongoing challenge in finding, getting and keeping the best possible workforce. This is especially true now: People are changing jobs...

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