Among Asian emerging economies that have released their growth data for Q3 2016, the Philippines is the fastest-expanding nation. As indicated by its gross domestic product (GDP), the Philippine economy grew 7.1% in Q3 (July to September) this year. The expansion is backed by robust public infrastructure spending, increased private construction, and improvements in agriculture. […]
Facebook is about to launch a unified inbox that would let brand managers handle multiple interactions across Facebook Pages, Messenger, and Instagram. Great conversations allow businesses to forge meaningful customer relationships. That’s why these days, businesses are spending so much time managing their online interactions in multiple social media platforms.
In an age where customers demand so much from brands, transport companies need to do more than just get customers to their destinations. These days, consumers want the best experience out of every brand journey they engage in and every product or service they purchase. Across industries, businesses are under heavy pressure to meet people’s […]
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Research after research have shown that diverse teams, such as those in multilingual call centers, are more productive and creative than homogeneous ones. The caveat, though, is that they’re more difficult to manage. Building a multicultural group is a must for call centers that want to reach diverse consumer sectors, particularly markets that don’t speak […]
Cebu City, one of the top outsourcing hubs in the Philippines, will be pilot-testing two electric trains as a transportation mode for call center agents. Philippine call center agents in Cebu City will soon be able to ride two e-trains when going to and from work. This initiative is part of the city government’s transportation […]
Three employees from Philippine call center Open Access BPO were among the 51,388 finishers of the TCS New York City Marathon held November 6. Alberto Agulto, Leo Penas, and Clint Ortiz joined and finished the world’s biggest marathon to support a cause-driven, nonprofit organization called Ryan’s Run. Based in Pennsylvania, Ryan’s Run raises funds that […]
Brands can’t afford to take a trial-and-error approach when delivering their services online. Ineffective strategies would only lead to customer churn, profit loss, and a poor reputation. Before taking your customer support to social media, you need a solid strategy for monitoring, measuring, and improving your game. This, however, is also the trickiest part. Small […]
Excellent customer support is the key to increasing retention and market loyalty, but what if your outsourced agents can’t communicate using your brand’s voice? All brands, regardless of size and industry, need to project a consistent identity across all the channels they’re using. A solid company branding lets you build a more memorable brand while […]
It’s impossible to measure the value of information in the world of business. There’s no doubt that organizations that maximize the use of data are outshining everybody else. This is why companies of all sizes can’t afford to slack off when it comes to market research. Regardless of the goalโcapturing a foreign market, increasing sales, […]