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Title | Category: Processes & Best Practices |
ID | 11281 |
Date | March 17, 2025 |
Title | Why Investing in Retaining Current Agents is Smarter than Spending on Recruiting |
Url | https://www.vistio.io/blog/why-investing-in-retaining-current-agents-is-smarter-than-spending-on-recruiting/ |
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Author | Jeff Vahrenwald |
Summary | High turnover rates are a persistent challenge in the contact center industry. But what if the key to operational success isn’t in hiring more agents—it’s in keeping the ones you already have? |
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ID | 11258 |
Date | February 27, 2025 |
Title | Mastering Call Simulations with the “Crawl, Walk, Run” Approach |
Url | https://www.vistio.io/blog/mastering-call-simulations-with-the-crawl-walk-run-approach/ |
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Author | Jeff Vahrenwald |
Summary | Vistio's "crawl, walk, run" approach with ServiceSim employs a structured learning method that is rooted in cognitive and motor skill development theories, reinforcing gradual skill acquisition for long-term retention and proficiency. |
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ID | 3311 |
Date | February 24, 2025 |
Title | How to Make Agent Feedback Stick in High-Pressure Environments |
Url | https://www.vistio.io/blog/how-to-make-agent-feedback-stick-in-high-pressure-environments/ |
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Author | Jeff Vahrenwald |
Summary | In high-pressure environments like contact centers, it’s not always easy to make that feedback meaningful. So, how can you ensure that your feedback truly sticks and leads to lasting improvement? |
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ID | 3307 |
Date | February 18, 2025 |
Title | How Forward-Thinking CX Teams Are Combining AI Simulations with Traditional Learning |
Url | https://www.vistio.io/blog/how-forward-thinking-cx-teams-are-combining-ai-simulations-with-traditional-learning/ |
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Author | Jeff Vahrenwald |
Summary | While some CX teams focus on leveraging AI to cut costs and streamline headcount, others recognize its potential as a powerful complement to existing training programs. |
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ID | 3302 |
Date | February 10, 2025 |
Title | 5 Ways Lean CX Teams are Using AI to Punch Above Their Weight |
Url | https://www.vistio.io/blog/5-ways-lean-cx-teams-are-using-ai-to-punch-above-their-weight/ |
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Author | Jeff Vahrenwald |
Summary | Lean teams are finding ways to make a massive impact by leveraging the power of AI to fill gaps and transformin how work gets done, enabling teams to achieve results that were once out of reach for their size and budget. |
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ID | 3297 |
Date | February 3, 2025 |
Title | Using Metrics to Drive Efficiency Without Killing Morale |
Url | https://www.vistio.io/blog/using-metrics-to-drive-efficiency-without-killing-morale/ |
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Author | Jeff Vahrenwald |
Summary | Contact centers thrive on metrics, but when organizations focus too much on hitting the numbers, agents can feel like cogs in a machine, leading to disengagement, burnout, and ultimately, higher attrition. |
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ID | 3292 |
Date | January 27, 2025 |
Title | Thinking Outside the Script: Empowering Agents to Think Critically in High-Stakes Calls |
Url | https://www.vistio.io/blog/thinking-outside-the-script-empowering-agents-to-think-critically-in-high-stakes-calls/ |
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Author | Jeff Vahrenwald |
Summary | As customer demands grow more complex and situations become less predictable, agents need more than pre-written responses to navigate the challenges of high-stakes calls effectively—they need critical thinking skills. |
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ID | 3290 |
Date | January 21, 2025 |
Title | Why Agent Confidence Is Key to Exceptional Customer Service |
Url | https://www.vistio.io/blog/why-agent-confidence-is-key-to-exceptional-customer-service/ |
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Author | Jeff Vahrenwald |
Summary | When agents feel prepared and self-assured, they’re better equipped to deliver positive experiences—even in the most challenging situations. Yet, confidence doesn’t come naturally to everyone. |
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ID | 3282 |
Date | January 6, 2025 |
Title | From Downtime to Showtime: How AI Training Partners Turn Practice into Performance |
Url | https://www.vistio.io/blog/from-downtime-to-showtime-how-ai-training-partners-turn-practice-into-performance/ |
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Author | Jeff Vahrenwald |
Summary | Downtime is inevitable, but what if that downtime became the most valuable part of agents' day? Enter AI-powered training partners, tools designed to make on-the-job learning seamless, effective, and engaging. |
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ID | 3279 |
Date | December 16, 2024 |
Title | Why Your Contact Center is a Revolving Door for New Agents |
Url | https://www.vistio.io/blog/why-your-contact-center-is-a-revolving-door-for-new-agents/ |
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Author | Jeff Vahrenwald |
Summary | Despite comprehensive onboarding programs, many contact centers still experience high attrition rates, leaving managers and trainers to constantly recruit, train, and replace staff. Why does this problem persist, and what can be done to change the cycle? |
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