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​Reducing Call Centre Stress is Vital to Give Agents a Happier and Healthier Work Environment

​Call centre agents are usually very busy people. It's not an easy job to just pick up the phone and chat with someone, especially when you're juggling multiple customers at once!
 
The best thing that can happen for their stress levels in this kind of environment is if they have support from their coworkers as well as management, which means customer service representatives should never hesitate to ask for help when needed.
 
But there are ways levels of call center stress can be managed effectively and here are some of the best strategies:
 
Managing mental health in call centers 

Take a break

A call center agent's job is very intense, and they often need to think on their feet. This can be hard when you're not in the mood for concentration or have lost focus because of distractions such as music playing loudly during a lull in conversation with co-workers who are also waiting for calls from clients.
 
We recommend turning off all electronics before starting work if possible so that your mind isn’t preoccupied with anything else while handling customer requests
 
1. Exercise regularly
 
Getting outdoors and being active is a proven stress-relieving method that will help keep those call centre stresses under control. Exercise isn't only affordable, it’s also simple as well as easy to do anytime without much notice!
 
2. Taking long rests
 
It’s often said that success starts with a good night's sleep. Get enough quality rest each week so you can be well-rested and ready for work every day of the week!
 
Get your body adjusted well before starting any new shift to avoid feeling tired or exhausted at all times when working long hours on an ongoing basis which would make it difficult not only to manage daily tasks properly during these periods but also interact socially outside them due to lack sufficient energy level needed both inside office space after hours.
 
3. Meditation can be beneficial
 
Spend some time meditating and you'll be more creative, attentive to what people are saying (less stressful!), with the ability to pay closer attention than ever before.
 
4. Identify the best way to handle overly demanding customers
 
Not all call center agents are equal. Some may be more concerned than others, and there's no reason why you can't improve their experience with a few words of praise or constructive criticism so that everyone benefits from increased productivity in your workplace.
 
5. Observe your thoughts and feelings
 
Stressed out? It's time to take care of yourself by sitting down and taking some deep breaths. Rather than trying your best guess at what "stressful" means for you--find someone who knows better (a friend/family member) so they could help guide this process in an unbiased way that will give both parties peace of mind when all is said done.
 
6. Be realistic about your goals and deadlines
 
Unrealistic expectations are a recipe for disaster as the pressure is simply too great when you have unrealistic objectives in mind.
 
Call center agents deal with high volumes of calls every day, so it’s important that they set their sights on reality instead of trying to exceed impossible criteria or meet impossible standards - because no one can do this!
 
What the future of stress at call centers may encompass? 
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It is important for call center agents to be able to manage stress and mental health well so as not to affect their performance or the customers’ experience when calling into a busy center.
 
Agents should also take care of themselves during these times, which means having enough hours in between shifts where they can rest and eat properly without feeling like it's an inconvenience because there isn't any food available at work.
 
With the right training, resources and tools available for agents to manage their stress levels, they can provide customers with more effective service.
 
To do this effectively, call centers need agents that are invested in both themselves as well as other people because when one person feels valued by his/her employer it's easier for him or her to feel good about working there while also helping others who are using these services.

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    • U.S. Newspaper Revenues Hit 50-Year Low in 2012
    • Future Retail Trends-2015
    • The Power Of Gen Y in Today’s And Tomorrow's Workplace [INFOGRAPHIC]
    • Brick And Mortar Retailers May Become Extinct If They Do Not Embrace The New Economy >
      • A Retailer's Guide to Webrooming
      • INFOGRAPHIC - Do men and women shop differently online?
    • How Big Is Amazon {INFOGRAPHIC}
    • Why retailers must excel in the 4 Cs instead of just the 4 Ps
    • E-tailers: Tips, Trends, and Reasons E-Commerce is About to Boom
    • Is Texting The New Marketing Engagement Frontier
    • Which Social Network's Users Make the Most Money? [INFOGRAPHIC]
    • 120 Awesome Marketing Charts, Graphs and Statistics
    • What It Costs A Business To Do Social Marketing
    • The NEW Retail Demographics
    • More Shoppers Reach for Mobile to Browse, Buy >
      • Online Reviews Influence Shoppers Most, but Print Catalogs Trump Social Networks
      • How Shoppers Use Smartphones to Save Money
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