Teams | Collaboration | Customer Service | Project Management

7 strategies for BPO firms to retain top talent

The ‘war for talent’ is as intense as ever. A quarter of a century since global management consulting firm McKinsey first used the term when highlighting the increasingly fierce competition to attract and retain employees, the global pandemic has taken the challenge to a whole new level, so much so that one global survey of almost 1500 C-suite executives and board members has revealed the issue is now the number one concern for business leaders.

Top 14 call center motivation tips to boost agent engagement

Being a call center agent isn’t an easy job. They have to deal with customers day in and day out — often unhappy, angry, or dissatisfied ones. Additionally, the pressure of meeting targets can leave some feeling quite stressed. So how do you improve call center agent motivation? Don’t worry. In this article, we’ll give you 14 no-nonsense call center agent motivation tips to help you boost both remote and in-office employee engagement, leading to increased overall profitability.

Situational leadership: What is it, benefits, and more

If you’re a leader, you’ve hit a “leadership roadblock” at some point: Whether you’ve been in leadership for a long time or have just recently transitioned into a leadership role, leadership walls or roadblocks happen to everyone eventually. As one of the four key functions of management, leadership is an integral part of every manager’s job. Leading well requires finding new tactics and strategies to overcome even the most complex leadership challenges.

What's New in Asana | October 2022

Welcome to the October edition of What’s New in Asana! First, the new Desktop App icon lets you focus on your most important work. Click on the icon to see your priority tasks by due date or set a timer for protected blocks of do not disturb time. Next, report on how long it takes for tasks to move through stages of work. In Reporting, or from your project Dashboard, you can see how much time tasks have spent in each section of a project or how long they’ve been assigned a custom field value.

A 10-Step Checklist to Setting Up a Help Desk

Congratulations on your big step to onboard a help desk system! You no longer have to worry about unattended customer inquiries or struggle to balance the workload evenly among your support team members. You get to effortlessly assign ownership for requests, track your team’s progress, and measure customer satisfaction. To realize the immense value of a help desk, you need to first set it up the right way for you and your support team.

Best Time Tracking Software for Virtual Assistants

If, as a virtual assistant, you have decided to work remotely or work from home or you are already designated with an enterprise, you ought to think about tracking your time. Therefore, time tracking software for virtual assistants helps you record billable hours, which is very important for customers because they need to be charged honestly.

Managing remote teams: 5 things leaders should know + best practices

Remote work is growing at a rapid pace. According to the latest research from McKinsey & Company, 58% of the U.S. workforce has the opportunity to work from home at least one day a week, while 35% have the option five days a week. This data holds true across all industries and job types, including both “blue collar” and “white collar” jobs that traditionally required on-site work.

Time Tracker App for Desk, Mobile & Remote Teams | Apploye

Apploye is the #1 time tracker app for desk, mobile and remote teams. It allows you to track time directly from Desktop App (Windows, Linux, macOS), Mobile App, and chrome extension. You can view timesheets (Daily, Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthly, and Custom view), screenshots, apps & Urls usages, reports based on time & activity, and track the location of deskless employees via GPS. Also, you can see the real-time view of who is working online and take real-time instant screenshots whenever you want.

6 Ways Sales Live Chat Software Can Help Increase Close Rates

Sales are the lifeblood of any business. It’s the bread and butter that keeps businesses afloat and helps them grow. To be successful in any business, sales teams need to be constantly innovating and finding new ways to increase their close rates. One way to do this is by using sales live chat software. Sales live chat software is a tool that helps sales teams communicate with potential customers in real time. It can be used to answer questions, provide support, and close deals.