December 2004     Volume 12, Number 10


Buyer's Guide  (updated)

Over 100 call center suppliers, summarized in this easy to use resource.

 


From the Publisher: 

A Different Perspective 
on Health Insurance

By Peter DeHaan, Ph.D.

The solution to the high cost of health care might be as simple as adopting a new attitude.  Too many employees have unrealistically high expectations; its no wonder that premiums match.

 


Health Savings Accounts

By Laura DeHaan

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) may be the solution for many who have concerns over the cost of medical insurance.

 


How HSAs Work

By Rachel Kuntz

Instead of buying a traditional health plan, consumers take those funds and allocate it two ways: to a low cost, high deductible medical policy and a tax-deductible HSA. 

Pre-Employment Assessments: Tips on Doing it Right

By Bernie O'Donnell

HR must take the lead in recruiting and retaining good agents, but most hiring systems fall short.  A pre-employment assessment can make the difference.

 


Sealing the Deal Over the Business Meal

By Lydia Ramsey

Taking clients out to eat is an effective way to build relationships, make the sale, or seal the deal.  Yet too many people fail because they of poor etiquette.

 


 

 


How to Control Call Center Stress

By Dale Collie

We know about stress management, but why do we still have stress?  Military combat leaders may have the answer.

Protecting Your Data

By Paul Hrabal

This article looks at some aspects of data protection and business continuity planning.  These are crucial components of an enterprise's overall disaster recovery strategy.

 


2004 CAM-X Convention

By Mike Leibowitz

The Canadian Call Management Association (CAM-X) recently celebrated its 40th anniversary at its Annual Meeting and Trade Show in Niagara Falls.

 


2004 ASTAA Convention

By Nell Norris

In October, the Atlantic States Telephone Answering Association (ASTAA) held its 2004 Convention amid the Allegheny Mountains in Altoona, PA.

 


Whitepaper:

Achieving Help Desk Excellence with Customer Satisfaction Measurement  

By Bob Gale, NetReflector Inc.


 

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