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Call center managers are the source of employee pain w Brian
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In this episode, Amas and Brian dive into a compelling discussion about the state of the contact center industry and how it impacts both employees and customers. They reflect on their previous episodes' popularity, emphasizing the resonance of this topic with their audience. Amas expresses gratitude to listeners and encourages feedback via LinkedIn or email.
The conversation highlights the persistent challenges faced by contact center agents, likening their experience to a steak restaurant serving A1 sauce – a quick fix for a deeper problem. Brian elaborates on a transformative approach that goes beyond superficial solutions like pizza parties, advocating for addressing the actual grind of the job.
Brian explains that company profitability is driven by customer behavior, which is emotionally driven and influenced significantly by human interactions. Therefore, the meaningful work of agents is crucial. The core issue, he argues, is how agents are managed. Traditional punitive management styles contribute to employee dissatisfaction and high turnover rates.
Amas and Brian discuss the negative impact of current management practices on profitability and the overall customer experience. They explore a shift in mindset from managing to developing agents, fostering genuine human connections and reducing the grind. Brian shares insights from his research and real-world examples, illustrating how meaningful work methodologies can dramatically improve employee engagement and customer satisfaction.
The episode concludes with a call to action for organizations to embrace this human-centric approach, despite the resistance and challenges inherent in changing established practices. Amas and Brian emphasize the potential for revolutionary improvements in the contact center industry by allowing humans to be humans and fostering genuine interactions.
Resources:
Brian on linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briankearney-meaningfulwork/
Referenced in the episode: https://www.5thtalent.com/_files/ugd/aa75d1_82aa602649214861b72bbb3256ea5a69.pdf
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