Operational excellence is only achieved with an honest focus on improving individual performance As spring begins it is time to take an honest look in the mirror. The second half of the year is rapidly approaching, and it is the perfect time to pause and reflect on the beginning of 2013, and lay the groundwork […]
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Immigration Legislation Boosts Interest in Nearshoring
If it becomes law in its present form, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, which includes the H1-B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2013, is likely to increase opportunity for nearshore outsourcing providers in Mexico, according to analysts. “There will be a huge uptick in exploring Mexico,” says Frances Karamouzis, vice […]
BPO Providers Anticipate Big Windfall as ‘ObamaCare’ Threatens to Drive Jobs Offshore
The so-called “ObamaCare” law, set to go in effect next year, has the potential to become a huge win for the global BPO industry – but the devil is in the details depending on how U.S. employers react to the new mandate. Many large employers have announced their intentions to limit employment due to the […]
The “Back up” or “Alternative” Contact Center Supplier…Why it makes dollars and sense!
When we hear the phrase “backup” we normally think of computers. Why? We wouldn’t want to lose anything that’s important to us or running our business. Everything is backed up…to handle the “unforeseen” events. It’s an insurance policy of sorts and it’s worth the time and investment. Most businesses have multiple suppliers for their hard […]
7 Skills Global Managers Need to Succeed
Is Mexico going to replace Brazil as Latin America’s superpower? Are the young, multiplying countries of Africa the next frontier? Which countries will be members of the EU in five years? What will happen if things go awry in the South or East China Sea? Is the debt-soaked, trade-o-phobic United States destined to be a […]
Six tips for cultivating high performing teams, by Polycom.
In the following piece, John Paul Williams of Polycom video collaboration solutions provider, tells us why innovative teams improve business outcomes and motivate workers and offers us his insight creating high performing supply chain teams Those of us who have been a part of high performing teams know the exhilaration of reducing time-to-market, cutting out […]
Leadership at Centris
Leadership at Centris Google the subject of leadership and you will see more than 300 million results. Definitions, traits, quotes, skills, styles. There are probably as many opinions on leadership as there are types of leaders. So what does leadership mean at Centris? For us, leadership is about people. Our first priority is the customer. […]
Kudos University at Centris
Kudos University at Centris At Centris, our top two priorities are the customers and our employees. To make sure both are properly taken care of, every new hire is put through two weeks of in-house training at Kudos University. It is here that the foundation for their success, both personally and professionally, begins. While the […]
The Importance of Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
We found a great article on Emotional Intelligence, or EQ, written by the Customer Experience Report. At Centris, Emotional Intelligence is a necessary ingredient for success. From Customer Service Agents to Supervisors to Managers, EQ means treating your customers and our employees with respect and empathy. While many companies may overlook this trait, it’s at […]
So What did we learn from the “BIG GAME” that applies to Contact Center businesses?
Good Coaching brings out the best in the team. Both coaches John Harbaugh and Jim Harbaugh exhibited great leadership as head of their teams. Throughout a long season they each demonstrated their ability to adapt, accept change, develop new initiatives, new action plans, skills and reactions to threats/problems in a changing and highly competitive environment. During […]