How to Train Call Center Agents

Training call center employees is an expensive process that can take several weeks. Following are some ways to speed up this process and get call center agents on the phones faster.

1. Put the new hires in a group under one coach and have them answer live calls while having access to coaching as they need it.
2. Create a checklist of best practices and have the new hires score their own calls against this checklist.
3. Take the new hires on a tour of the company so that they understand how each department works with the other departments.
4. Keep detailed notes when observing new hires. Share these notes with the employee and set goals with him or her to overcome issues.
5. Use social media like blogs, wikis, and instant messaging to encourage employees to connect with each other to get help with their questions.

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