As AI continues to take over routine customer service tasks, the role of the human agent is being redefined. This leaves live agents to manage the most complex, emotionally charged, and brand-defining moments with customers. A recent Calabrio report revealed that while over 60% of contact centers are experiencing more difficult customer interactions, fewer than one in four believe their agents are fully equipped. Explore 'Agent Upskilling' to understand soft skills call cente

If you’re managing a contact center, you’re leading your team through one of the most significant shifts the customer service industry has ever seen. The combination of advanced AI, heightened customer expectations, and a more complex digital landscape is redefining what it means to deliver exceptional service. This blog explores 7 essential skills and how to prepare your organization for what's to come.

For call center executives and managers, the message is clear: evolve your service strategy to meet digital-first expectations or risk losing customer loyalty. This article provides practical guidance on striking a balance between high-tech solutions and the human touch. We'll also explore how customer service teams can coach customers in adopting digital tools, the top 10 considerations when transforming service for digital-first customers, and how the roles of agents and le

Automated speech analytics has transformed how organizations monitor customer interactions. But volume alone isn’t enough. Pure automation can miss the subtle human elements of conversation. That’s why leading teams are now combining human Quality Assurance (QA) insight with AI-driven speech analytics to get the best of both worlds. In short, human QA amplifies automated analytics.