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06/12/2007  United Nations

What sort of impact is the current influx of foreign national workers having on the UK contact centre industry? Paul Golden investigates



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04/12/2007  Letter of the law

Managing such a labour-intensive business as a call centre means you have a great deal of legislation to consider. Legal director Jagvinder Kang and solicitor Jackie Holden offer advice on the main legalities...

 

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22/09/2007  Training is just a click away

Tricia Bracher explores how implementing an online teaching module can complement your existing programme by offering agents the chance to learn during quiet times on the calling floor.

 

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22/09/2007  Weapons of choice

Could the latest weaponry in the battle against staff attrition really lie in the recruitment process? At times, being a call centre manager can feel like being a general in the army...

 

 

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22/09/2007  Employee wellbeing: are you enlightened?

If your CSRs are happier within their role, says Alex Blyth, then customer satisfaction will also increase at a rate of two to one. That’s why agent wellbeing should matter to anyone who runs a call centre.

 

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22/09/2007  Call centre collective

The relationship between contact centres and unions can be fraught. However, as Paul Golden discovers, compromise can be an advantage for all concerned.

 

 

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22/09/2007  Industry giants

It’s official: women are walking tall in call centres. Steven Douglas explains why this industry is one of the most progressive in the UK for female workers.

 

 

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22/09/2007  How much is enough

The importance of recognition in business cannot be underestimated. James West learns that incentives can even help fix some common contact centre ills.

 

 

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