Our blog, Outsourcing Insights, is written by members of our leadership team and provides practical, expert advice for contact center professionals — all designed to help your company grow!
04
June
2018
Belize, the Central American country bordered by Mexico and Guatemala, is known for many things: beautiful beaches, pristine Caribbean waters, ancient Mayan ruins, rainforests filled with exotic flora and fauna, and much more. Thinking of Belize as a nearshore outsourcing destination, however, rarely crosses anyone’s mind. To be clear,…
22
May
2018
Recently, I had an opportunity to attend the SOCAP Southwest chapter meeting in Denver, which focused on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the contact center. The meeting consisted of a series of sessions addressing various aspects of AI and automation technology. Here’s a brief run-down: AI in…
30
April
2018
I attended the PACE 2018 Convention & Expo in Atlanta April 15-18. Here’s a summary of the events I participated in along with my observations and insights regarding the experience. Sunday The event kicked off Sunday night with a networking session filled with friendly people, engaging vendors,…
10
April
2018
A phone call with a live agent is still the number one channel for customer service despite the many options currently available (IVR, chat, email, and more). That’s according to the 2018 Contact Center Satisfaction Index (CCSI), a report compiled each year by market research consulting firm CFI…
06
April
2018
Transparent BPO is continuing our engagement with and contribution to the BPO contact center outsourcing industry this year through attendance at several upcoming conferences. We will take the new insights we come back with and implement within our Belize call centers and share them with our customers as well. We look…
11
August
2017
Motivating employees is challenging. It’s true in any industry, but particularly in the call center world. Set up a game during work hours: “It’s too loud; my customers can’t hear me.” Set it up after hours: “Will I get overtime for that?” Create a reward for attendance or performance: “The…
01
June
2017
In a BPO, agent development starts with knowledge: that is, understanding your brand, the industry, your products, and processes. Knowledge is typically provided through EDUCATION — teaching agents how the business works so they can find an answer and describe the prescribed solution. The purpose of education is to impart…
04
May
2017
Everyone loves a deal! There’s nothing wrong with trying to negotiate the best deal for your business. But diluting the value of a service too far can backfire for your company. I believe finding the right DNA match between a company and an outsourcer is the most important aspect of…
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April
2017
Evaluating call center software solutions can be a long and draining experience. But it’s also something a company shouldn’t take lightly. Your entire business literally depends on that solution. My company recently evaluated several products and decided on an industry-leading product we believe will help grow our business. Based on…
23
March
2017
The BPO market went through a consolidation a little over a decade ago where many of the big Tier 1 players were buying small-to-midsized players to expand their global presence. At the time, companies that outsourced viewed it as a good thing. But things are changing: Small-to-midsized BPOs are starting to…