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Do you make these mistakes when praising agents?


May 18, 2012 by Michele McGovern

Praise can make morale soar in a contact center – unless a leader screws it up. Here are the four most common mistakes.

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3 easy ways to keep your agents happy


May 14, 2012 by Michele McGovern

You can keep agents happy and loyal to your company by regularly asking them these three questions.

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5 ways to deal with jerks at work


May 11, 2012 by Michele McGovern

As a contact center pro, you probably deal with a few jerks. It doesn’t mean you have to put up with their bad behavior.

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How your rewards and recognition program can boost profits


May 1, 2012 by Michele McGovern

Think a rewards and recognition program is a money drain? New research proves that’s wrong.

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3 signs you need some time off


April 26, 2012 by Michele McGovern

Give your job your best, but don’t let it take the best of you. Watch for these signs you need to take a breather from the contact center.

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5 signs agents are stressed – and 4 quick solutions


April 20, 2012 by Michele McGovern

A little stress can make agents more effective. But over-stressed agents are a train wreck waiting to happen.

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3 ways to boost the power of your praise


April 16, 2012 by Michele McGovern

Contact center managers can make praise more memorable with these hassle-free tactics.

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4 signs an agent doesn’t care anymore


April 6, 2012 by Michele McGovern

Some people show up for work, but their hearts aren’t in it anymore.

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3 phrases you should never use when you must fire someone


March 27, 2012 by Michele McGovern

It’s bad enough having to fire someone. Say the wrong thing, and you might make matters worse or even land your contact center in court. Here’s what to avoid.

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Why agents turn to booze, coffee and chocolate on the job


March 23, 2012 by Michele McGovern

Employees guzzle coffee, munch on chocolate and hit happy hour as soon as possible when they face this one issue at work.

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