Management, Human Resources, and Life in a Customer Focused World

Musings by Philippe Mesritz

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When should I start a contact center?

May 22nd, 2009 · No Comments

Someone recently asked me:
“When’s the right time to centralize different divisions or receptionists into a centralized center?”
This is a question that a lot of companies struggle with and mirrors the simple question of
“Should I start a contact center?”
The easy answer is: It depends.
I know. It’s a co-out. It is, however, true as well. [...]

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Tags: Management · Systems

Virtual Don’ts (Virtual Call Center Employees)

February 18th, 2009 · No Comments

Back at the end of January 2008, MSN published an article called “10 Ways to Get Fired From a Home-Based Position” by the CEO of VIPDesk. (I can’t find the link anymore).
Here’s a few that I want to stress.

Having customers hear your kids playing in the background

Working in a noisy area or with the TV [...]

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Tags: Human Resources · SelfImprovement