Culture

The day arrived. I crossed the stage and received my high school diploma. I was top of my class, I had some scholarships, and was ready to set out into the intrepid world to...

One of the big myths about working remotely versus working remotely/on-premise, like in the contact center, is on corporate/company culture. That if you aren’t on-site and having someone physically looking over your shoulder that...

This month, our top blog posts are all about the people in our industry. Our authors share insights on everything from agent hiring and coaching, to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and...

Since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990, employers, like contact centers, (known as “covered entities” under the law), have scrambled to understand how the act applies to them. Overwhelmingly,...

I feel like I talk about the topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) more than I care to. Not because it’s not an important topic or even because I’m not passionate about it...

5th Talent International has completed three contact center work-at-home studies since the beginning of the 2020 pandemic. We learned that most employees prefer the hybrid model, which is a mix of splitting their time...

As COVID-19 restrictions ease, contact center leaders are planning what their future work environment will look like. The hybrid work model, in which agents work at home but come into the center a few...

COVID-19 redefined how we work together. It caused us to act differently and work better together as humans, and not just business leaders. It was very apparent in the latter days of 2020 that...

Agile thinking became the key to business survival during the COVID-19 crisis. Companies that could adapt quickly and creatively in the face of complex and unpredictable challenges proved that breaking with convention often can...

2020 was marked by multiple pivotal moments, most of which have been embraced as long-overdue turning points for businesses and the work environment. A raging global pandemic accelerated the transition to digital technology and...

Businesses are entering a new age of leadership. Ivory towers are crumbling across the country. The days of executives being disconnected from their customers, employees and the everyday activities of the workplace are drawing...

Anyone who spends time outdoors, especially on or near the water, is likely familiar with the Costa Del Mar brand. Costa sunglasses, known for their superior lens technology and “purpose-built” design, are a favorite...

In today’s customer experience era, the impact of a committed, people-focused culture is undeniable. Top customer-centric brands typically attribute much of their success to a strong mission that employees can rally around. Also critical...

In his excellent 2018 book, “The Culture Code,” Daniel Coyle writes extensively about the concept of “safety” in company cultures. Coyle bifurcates all company cultures into two types—“creating” and “servicing”—and argues that the key...

A lot of companies claim to put their employees first, but few actively seek the contact center staff’s input and take action on it. Enter TaskUs, an unconventional BPO whose employee-centric culture not only...

If the UPMC Health Plan contact center has a wall of fame for industry honors and awards, my guess is that it has long since run out of space… or that it is a...

When it comes to culture, lasting change starts at the top with the leadership team. “Employees are ready to be engaged and empowered,” says employee and customer empowerment expert Shawn Casemore, author of The...

Mention the word “coaching,” and most contact center professionals might think of the supervisor-to-agent feedback session that takes place as part of the QM process. However, many companies are now embracing an “ask, don’t...

These days, skilled job candidates put just as much thought and effort into scrutinizing potential employers as companies do screening applicants. The best candidates—those who consistently perform at a high level and who will...

Our people are our most valuable asset.” “Butts in seats.” It is hard to imagine two more diametrically opposed phrases. Spend time in a contact center and you will likely hear one or the...