Happy holidays: Delivering an effective retail ramp Download now For retailers across the U.S., the holiday shopping season is an important occasion. For many brands, with as much as 34% of annual sales being made during this period, the holiday season can be a make-or-break time.   Whether brick-and-mortar or e-commerce-led, retailers see a sharp increase in inquiries both during and after the holiday season as consumers seek to establish product availability, explore features and pricing, track deliveries or return unwanted gifts.  While November 1 traditionally marks the official start of the holiday season, the work to prepare the contact center for the anticipated seasonal shift in demand must happen well in advance to ensure happy holidays for consumers and retailers alike.   Download the whitepaper to discover  The importance of fast-tracking the hiring process  Effectively ramping contact center support for the holiday season starts with speed to hire. In a manual process, finding the right candidates to fill hundreds of roles in a short timeframe can be overwhelming for busy talent acquisition teams.  How to slash training times and drive speed to proficiency  Agent training presents one of the biggest challenges for contact centers preparing for the holiday ramp. Ensuring agents have the knowledge needed to effectively handle customer inquiries and deliver a consistent, year-round level of service while at the same time minimizing the length of training has long been a challenge for retail contact centers. Recent advances in technology have made it possible to slash training times from weeks to days. How to leverage technology to drive sales conversion  The virtual equivalent having a dedicated team member coaching them to the best outcome on every call, agent assist technology delivers real-time support to agents as they interact with customers whether by phone, chat or email. Next best action prompts and knowledge base alerts ensure agents always have the most relevant information to hand, without the need to memorize facts, figures or processes. The role of seasonal outsourced support  During the holiday season, inbound inquiries ramp rapidly creating volume that cannot effectively be managed by your core contact center team. Whether managing your own contact center operation or working with third parties to deliver customer support, entering into additional outsourcer partnerships to manage the holiday surge enables you to continue to meet customer expectations while protecting your day-to-day operations.  Supercharge your CX withStartek Solutions Let's Talk Growth

Next-generation CX pricing for 2025 Download now Future of customer experience with next-generation CX models The CX industry is undergoing significant changes driven by technological advancements, shifting customer expectations and increasing global competition. This whitepaper provides a comprehensive guide for CX leaders to navigate these changes. Learn how to align your CX strategies with the latest performance and value-driven models to stay competitive and deliver superior customer experiences. Download the whitepaper to discover  The rise of technology in CX Explore how cutting-edge technologies like generative AI are revolutionizing customer interactions. Know how businesses are leveraging AI to create emotionally connected customer relationships, streamline service delivery and empower human agents to focus on high-value tasks. Transitioning from capacity-based to outcome-driven models  Understand the shift from traditional capacity-based pricing models, such as FTE and productive hour, to outcome-based models that focus on KPIs like customer satisfaction and retention rates. Delve into the benefits and challenges of adopting flexible, innovative pricing approaches that align with business goals. The power of hybrid models Hybrid pricing models are becoming a game-changer for enterprises. Learn how combining elements of capacity, transaction and outcome-based pricing create tailored, scalable solutions that improve efficiency, enhance customer experience and foster stronger partnerships between service providers and enterprises. Future-proof your CX with next-gen models The future of CX is defined by adaptability, innovation and partnership. Embracing next-generation models such as agent as a service and customer experience as a service will be key to driving business success in the coming years. It is essential for brands to align CX strategies with performance-driven, outcome-based models to maintain a competitive edge.   Supercharge your CX withStartek Solutions Let's Talk Growth