November 2004      Volume 12, Number 9


Automating Workforce Management

By Penny Reynolds

Workforce management is a call center essential. Overstaffing results in wasted dollars, while understaffing affects service.

 


Workforce Management Software

WFM Software Overview

 


Workforce Management in an IP World

By David van Everen

With Web-based workforce management software, contact center managers can better manage a distributed agent pool.

 


From the Publisher:  
Are you In or Out?

 


Multisite Operations: A Competitive Advantage

By Art Olender 

Learn how to turn your multisite operation into a competitive advantage.

Unified Messaging

Unified messaging is the ability for clients to access and retrieve all  messages (phone, fax, or email) via one or more interfaces. Is your call center ready?

 


Emerging Trends in the Teleservices Industry

By Richard Zielinski 

Richard Zielinski's Master Thesis has valuable lessons for all call centers. Here are some key observations.

 


 

 

 


Building Entrepreneurial Enterprises

By Dr. Dean Robb

Valuable lessons can be gained from the failures of AT&T and Enron.

2004 CAM-X Awards

A list of the Call Center Management Association (CAM-X) 2004 awards of call center Excellence and Distinction.

 


Book Review: Business School Essentials for Call Center Leaders

Reviewed by Paul Stockford 

Maggie Klenke's (The Call Center School) new book is a can't miss addition to any call center's library.

 


Effective Questioning Skills.

By Nancy Friedman

Good questioning skills help agents to better understand callers and is a powerful skill that conveys real interest.

 


Whitepapers:

How to Maximize Your Customer Feedback Program by Dr. Jodie Monger, Customer Relationship Metrics

The Offshoring of Teleservices: Opportunities and Macroeconomics in Developing Countries, a Master's Thesis by R H Zielinski.


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