In business terms, a cost center is an area of business that is necessary for operations but does not add to the company’s profits. Many people lump call center teams in this category, assuming that they are essential for the company to function but the cost more money than they generate. But that isn’t true… Read more »
Each year, we aim to provide the very best professional advice for employers throughout the Dallas area. We want to curate content that will benefit local businesses and help them hire and retain the top employees currently available. Before we kick off the new content for 2019, we wanted to take a look back at… Read more »
Onboarding is the act of bringing a new employee into your company. It typically involves orientation, training, personnel paperwork, and other sundry items. All of those things cost money, but do you know how much? Understanding the costs of onboarding will help you eliminate unnecessary spending, make good hiring choices from the start, and maximize… Read more »
While agile is a simple adjective to describe something that is able to move quickly and easily, there is another definition buried in corporate culture. Most often used in software development, agile refers to a method of project management intended to break down processes so they can be tackled in a quick and easy manner.… Read more »
Another Thanksgiving is in the books. The turkey is done and you may have even pulled out your winter holiday decorations. But that doesn’t mean the season for gratitude has passed. Being thankful is something everyone should aspire toward all year long, especially in the workplace. Your team deserves to feel appreciated for the work… Read more »
We all know what ghosting is by now, but how does it apply to the job search? We often think it’s something unique to dating apps and other social media, but more companies are experiencing ghosting regularly when they begin talking with candidates. The truth is, it’s a phenomenon that’s been happening for a long… Read more »
Management is a tough position. You need to ensure that your focus is on the success of your company or department and to do so, you’ll have to manage your team in such a way to increase productivity and engagement. But many managers fall short when it comes to motivation. Why? Sometimes it comes down… Read more »
Trends come and go in our culture, but the ones that have staying power really do change the world. When you’re running a call center, it’s imperative that you’re prepared for trends that will impact the way you conduct business every day. Experts have been watching the digital revolution for a while to understand how… Read more »
We live in an era of big data. What does that mean for the call center industry? Analytics are becoming a big part of the success for many companies, so it’s imperative that call center managers pay special attention to them. How are analytics improving in call center tracking? Here are some of the top… Read more »
The professional email may be one of the most popular forms of communication in the American workplace. Whether you’re emailing your clients, your boss, or your employees, it’s important that you are able to communicate effectively and efficiently. But we’ve all received the kinds of emails that feel overly professional, provide too much information, or… Read more »
