Our blog, Outsourcing Insights, is written by members of our leadership team and provides practical, expert advice for contact center professionals — all designed to help your company grow!
By Lafayette Moran | VP, Business Development August 2023 In a world where AI is disrupting the traditional customer service landscape, brands are leveraging it to reduce the need for live agent interaction. However, there are still many instances where customers require human assistance in resolving complex issues. When this...
Jamaica – A keystone location for BPO in the Caribbean
The island paradise boasts a renowned reputation for affable and friendly residents – and this extends into the mentality of local agents. With a perfect location, as well as strong cultural and economic ties to the US – Jamacia has been positioned to be among the most important nearshore locations...
How important is vertical experience when selecting a BPO?
An experienced partner can align not only your objectives and needs but also be invaluable in aligning with your company culture, but it is not the sole consideration to take into account when looking to outsource. Experience is important. No one will deny that. This is doubly important for any...
A recent HFS Pulse Survey highlights several primary areas of concern for enterprises looking to outsource their operations: technological disruptions, work environment changes, economic volatility, and intense competition. Despite the ever-evolving remote business landscape, BPO providers have an opportunity to tackle enterprise concerns head-on and make a positive impact. Leveraging...
IAOP Names Transparent BPO a Top 100 Global Outsourcing Leader
Award designates Transparent BPO as one of the world’s best outsourcing services providers ROCKVILLE, MD, March 6, 2023 — Transparent BPO, a leading nearshore and offshore contact center solutions provider, is pleased to announce the company’s selection for The 2023 Global Outsourcing 100® by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals® (IAOP®). This award...
Top Takeaways from the 46th Annual Training Conference & Expo
Developing Your Talent Pipeline and Other Hot Topics Training, leadership development, learning and performance professionals came together in Orlando for the 46th Annual Training Conference & Expo. Hugh Rumbaugh, Director of Digital Learning at Transparent BPO, was our eyes and ears, recording his top takeaways and how they can apply...
Identifying the Criteria for Your Ideal Contact Center Location
Hint: Sticking a pin on a map is not the best option By Lance Hale, President, Transparent BPO There is a right way to determine the best location for your outsourced contact center. And then there’s the wrong way. The wrong way is to grab your elementary school globe atlas...
Tactics to turn underperforming contact center staff into superstars By Steve Dibari and CJ Cardwell , VPs of Operations, Transparent BPO To deliver a great client experience, you have to have great employee engagement in your contact center. Passionate and engaged employees will deliver great service while underperforming agents and managers...
Reaping the benefits of compounding interest of a continuing education program. By Hugh Rumbaugh, Director of Digital Learning, Transparent BPO “A progressive-thinking contact center can offer digital courses online, provide classroom instruction, or choose to offer one-on-one instruction through job shadowing or mentoring opportunities. Furthermore, the courses can be prescriptive...
Your company culture will determine the level of rigor necessary to protect critical data. By Keith Smith, Director of Compliance, Transparent BPO Company culture isn’t frequently uttered in the same breath as information security and compliance regulations. ‘Client success’ and ‘supportive workplaces’ are corporate values and terms more frequently associated...