Financial intitutions that have dedicated resources to establish a contact center, have enjoyed the benefits of operational efficiency. Life can be challenging for bank employees wearing many hats, especially when one of those hats is the role of a contact center agent. This is the primary reason for banks and credit unions to dedicate resources towards having a stand-alone contact center. Often, mult-branch institutions share one contact center that facilitates the whole branch network’s contact center functions. This type of program is extremely effective and can create synergies all over the organization. A “win, win” as we like to say in the business world. However, often times when we push the boundaries with innovation we can quickly become complacent again in a fast-paced world. The strives toward operational efficiencies can be an exhausting and arduous process. This is certainly the case when analyzing a banking contact center.
One approach to help bank and credit union senior level management drive efficiency, is to employ a dedicated resource that provides regular actionable business intelligence.
What has your organization done recently to improve your operational efficiencies? With reg E section 205 eliminating significant revenue streams, the time is now to strive for innovation.