A contact centre during COVID - this is how it's done
2020 turned into the year of COVID, also in the customer contact centre. Working from home became the norm, but to what extent was or is that possible in your organisation? Do contact centre employees even have a place at home where they can do their job? Perhaps with a partner working at home and/or children that are being home-schooled.
The fact is that with the arrival of the corona virus, a period of change, unrest and insecurity has begun for many employees. In many cases, the positive employee experience has been disrupted, partly because teams no longer physically sit together. And this has a direct impact on the customer journey and experience. But how do you, as a contact centre manager, ensure commitment among your employees in times of increased pressure and unrest?
Of course it’s important to create the most efficient working environment possible, so the employee has everything he needs to provide the customer with the best possible service. Whether it concerns omnichannel customer contact, a well-functioning knowledge management system, or the optimal design of the workspace, both in the contact centre and at home.
But do make sure that you also support your employees through people management and training. Offer them a listening ear. Treat them with understanding and empathy. That is what ultimately creates a sense of commitment within the team and allows everyone to become the best version of themselves. After all, they are more than just members of the customer contact team.
They are people.
Since the outbreak of the pandemic, 75% of workers say they feel more socially isolated and 53% say they feel more emotionally drained .
87% of employees expect their employer to support them in reconciling work and private life.
Taking care of your customers - especially in times of crisis - starts with thinking about your employees.
About DDM
At DDM Consulting we believe that our customers benefit most from tailor-made advice, without preference for a particular product or specific supplier. That is why we offer a wide range of intelligent omnichannel contact centre solutions, delivered by renowned partners who are all specialists in their field.
How we work
Together with the client, we evaluate the current contact centre processes as well as the requirements and preferences for the new platform. We apply our years of experience to find the best match, and provide advice on the potential optimisation and automation of business operations, for example through the use of AI.
We naturally guarantee a successful implementation of the new solution, and ensure that all back-end systems are seamlessly (re)connected. After the deployment, we are at the service of our customers to offer advice and aftercare.
But we go one step further: time and time again, we push the boundaries of the chosen platform, and adapt it to the customer's specific business processes and needs. Our team has the business and technical expertise to achieve the maximum potential, even when it comes to an out-of-the-box solution. This is our way of ensuring that every customer makes optimal use of the capabilities of the chosen platform!
Our clients
Our clients come from a wide range of sectors, from major financial institutions such as banks and insurance companies, to telecom operators, healthcare institutions, government agencies, retail, and media.
Our team
We have grown into a team of about 30 contact centre experts, and are mainly active in Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. To be able to guarantee the highest quality, we continuously invest in the knowledge, training and experience of our employees.
