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The coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly put a strain on the workforce, and many organisations are reviewing their current strategies to ensure business continuity as the crisis continues.

If CX is the king, then an interactive voice response (IVR) system is the butler that greets the castle visitors. A well-designed IVR, just like a competent butler, cordially greets guests, assesses the reason for their visit, and makes sure they reach their destination. This interaction sets the tone for the rest of the "visit."

Businesses today are in the unique position of balancing widespread disruption with consistently growing customer expectations. For customers, a tumultuous cultural environment, a public health crisis and economic uncertainty are not valid reasons for businesses to drop the ball on experience. Rather, quite the opposite. Now is the most important time to deliver on a brand promise of exceptional experiences – or risk damaging these critical relationships. In fact, our NICE CX Transformation Benchmark study has shown that 81 percent of customers say they will switch to a competitor after a single poor experience.

Management by Objective (MBO) has been around for a long time. MBO consultants abound and numerous methodologies have been developed and refined over the years to help organizations reap the benefits of Management by Objective.

The coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly put a strain on the workforce, and many organizations are reviewing their current strategies to ensure business continuity as the crisis continues. To successfully navigate the pandemic and achieve positive business outcomes, companies need to take strategic and meaningful steps towards building a more flexible working environment that enables agile and remote working practices.

2020 has transformed the way life looks both inside and outside the workplace, with a lasting impact that’s still affecting contact centers around the world. What does the global COVID-19 pandemic mean for contact centers? How are customers and agents evolving?

As with so many things, 2020 is different. For many, back to school means back to video conferencing, either full or part time. The same is true for parents. The end of vacation means back to the desk, in front of a camera most of the day. The paradigm extends to other parts of our lives. The COVID-19 pandemic has catapulted telehealth forward by decades in a few months. Teladoc, global leader in virtual care, reports telehealth visits up 203% in the second quarter of 2020 compared to last year.