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How to align AI and human expertise for exceptional CX
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how businesses interact with customers — but let’s be honest, AI alone isn’t the magic bullet for customer experience. The best results happen when AI and human expertise work together. AI can automate repetitive tasks, provide insights, and boost efficiency, but it’s the human touch that builds trust and lasting relationships. So how do you strike the right balance? That’s where the AI + Human Maturity Model™ for Customer Experience comes in. This model is a practical guide for businesses looking to assess where they are today, where they can go next, and how to structure their teams to get the most out of AI and human collaboration.
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Contact Centers

Contact Centers
Kindness in the contact center
Be Kind to Humankind Week: embracing kindness in CX and beyond
Celebrate Be Kind to Humankind Week — explore how kindness can improve This week, we celebrate Be Kind to Humankind Week, a time dedicated to spreading kindness, empathy, and compassion in our everyday lives.
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Contact Centers
Improving First Call Resolution rates in your contact center
First Call Resolution (FCR) is a key metric in any contact center. It measures how often a customer's issue is resolved on the first call without the need for follow-up or transfer. High FCR rates not only improve customer satisfaction but also reduce operational costs by minimizing repeat calls. Let’s take a look at why FCR matters and review some practical strategies to improve FCR in your contact center.
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Contact Centers
Contact center experts share their top tips
Over the last few months, we’ve had the privilege to tap into the minds of proven contact center experts for Q&A sessions where they shared tips they’ve learned over the combined 50+ years of experience in the field. Below is a high-level overview of the key takeaways from our enlightening discussions.
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Contact Centers
Nurturing excellence: Running a top-performing call center with high agent morale
In the realm of customer service, call centers stand as the hubs of customer interaction. Delivering exceptional service requires results-oriented strategies and an emphasis on high agent morale. And it matters — a lot. Beyond mere problem-solving, call centers offer a platform for building meaningful relationships and fostering trust. They hold the power to not only address concerns but also create positive experiences that leave lasting impressions — impressions that help shape brand perception and loyalty. Now that we’ve established the critical role call centers play in the organization, let’s dive into what’s required to achieve a top-performing call center that thrives on the interplay of agent satisfaction and customer delight.