Automation could potentially move more of the repetitive work out of Level 1 and allow tech support analysts to take on more complex tickets.
Tag(s): workforce enablement, supportworld, support models, self-service, automation
Date Published September 15, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

 
If your support center is taking on a Shift-Left strategy, be aware that your metrics will change, and not always in a direction that looks good.
Tag(s): supportworld, metrics and measurements, first call resolution, customer-satisfaction-measurement, KPI, reporting, support center
Date Published September 12, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

 
As tech support embraces a shift-left strategy, self-service can play an important role, reducing the volume of simple, repetitive contacts and reducing costs.
Tag(s): focus series, supportworld, technical support, trends, automation, escalation, knowledge management, self-service, self-service tools, support center
Date Published August 31, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

 
In last week's #HDIchat, participants considered whether they've been operating their service desks with the customer experience in mind.
Tag(s): hdichat, supportworld, support center, service desk, customer experience
Date Published August 30, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

 
What does your posture say to your customers? Does it convey active listening, or is it telling them you've checked out?
Tag(s): supportworld, customer satisfaction, communications skills, customer experience, customer service
Date Published August 26, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

 
In the quest to lower costs, it common to talk about deflecting phone calls to less expensive tech support channels such as self-service, chat, web forms, and email.
Tag(s): customer experience, customer service, support channels, supportworld, technical support
Date Published August 25, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

 
The infamous automated answering systems, known as Interactive Voice Response systems, used in all contact centers today are a source of frustration for callers.
Tag(s): automation, business value, communications technology, customer experience, customer service, supportworld
Date Published August 24, 2016 - Last Updated February 1, 2017

 
Customer satisfaction surveys should be short and should ask about things that contribute to continual improvement in the quality of service and the customer experience.
Tag(s): customer experience, customer satisfaction, customer service, supportworld, service quality
Date Published August 4, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

 
Loss of trust can mean lost revenue. But with a few simple changes, you can reap all of the benefits that a high trust organization enjoys.
Tag(s): supportworld, service quality, relationship, employee satisfaction, customer service, customer experience, culture
Date Published July 20, 2016 - Last Updated December 15, 2016

 
As you continue delivering and maturing your service offering, having senior management’s respect, confidence, and support should be priority one!
Tag(s): supportworld, support operations, staffing, IT service management, case study, business value
Date Published June 27, 2016 - Last Updated July 19, 2018