Knowing What Works in Training

The more senses we use in learning something, the easier it is to remember. We also know that telling people information alone does not mean that it is understood nor remembered, much less used on the job.
Date Published December 13, 2016 - Last Updated April 19, 2019

People and Personalities: Tips for Navigating Workplace Relationships

One of the top reasons people leave an organization is because of personality differences. But there are two easy barometers you can use to adapt to others and communicate more successfully.
Date Published December 1, 2016 - Last Updated September 8, 2017

Staffing Ratios for Support: Not the Best Way!

HDI often gets some variation on the question, “What’s the right ratio of support analysts to employees for internal support?” It’s a fair question, but it’s not the right question.
Date Published November 22, 2016 - Last Updated April 19, 2019

Staff Satisfaction in Technical Support

Not all technical support organizations measure employee satisfaction,but the news is mostly good in those organizations that do measure.
Date Published November 15, 2016 - Last Updated April 19, 2019

Analyst Performance Templates: How to Make Them Actionable

Service desk analysts are like the unsung heroes of information technology. You never hear what a great job they are doing on a day-to-day basis until they make a mistake.
Date Published November 8, 2016 - Last Updated April 19, 2019

New Hires: From Acceptance to How Can I Help You?

If you manage a service desk, will need to do some hiring, replacing, or backfilling of employees with new hires. When hiring new employees, there are many different routes to getting them on calls.
Date Published November 2, 2016 - Last Updated April 19, 2019

Swarm to Serve: Team vs Tier-Based Service for Support Centers

Swarming not only gets problems resolved, but also you typically get resolution much more quickly. It is also a great training mechanism for front-line employees.
Date Published October 20, 2016 - Last Updated April 19, 2019

Optimize People, Process, and Technology: Using Contractors to Handle Rollouts

Because rollouts require concentrated effort to complete work within a specified time, bringing in contractors to assist desktop support can be beneficial.
Date Published October 19, 2016 - Last Updated April 19, 2019

Celebrate Customer Service Week with HDI and ICMI

Customer Service Week is all about you, and we want to help you celebrate! Here’s a day-by-day breakdown so you can plan your week.
Date Published October 4, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

The Employee and Customer Satisfaction Effect

Keeping your employees happy might just boost your customer satisfaction scores. HDI research reveals the relationship between the two.
Date Published October 2, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016