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naveed latif on 16/10/2003 13:13:06.
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Call Centre attrition is it something that is to be accepted?  [16/10/2003 13:13:06]

I am doing a dissertation on Contact Centre attrition, the company I work for employs a lot of students as we have two universities in the city, the attrition is high but can this be seen a postive?
What are the benefits of employing students and what would be the best way of retaining then for the duration of university life?
Any suggestions?

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Call Centre attrition is it something that is to be accepted?  [18/10/2003 09:50:10]

>>>Call Centre attrition is it something that is to be accepted;

Yes, it exists, it hasnt gone away despite a wealth of solution over the last 10 years. For more detail do an archive search on this site). Does this mean we give up attempts to solve it? No

>>>the attrition is high but can this be seen a postive.

Of course its positive for the leaving staff they frequently find a job the enjoy more of wish to persue long term. It can also be used positively if call volumes are widely fluctuating and/or seasonal.


>>>What are the benefits of employing students ?

The are familiar with learning, their learnig muscles are in constant use, thus they pick up new knowledge and skills better than other employees who have had less regualr exposure to learning.

The are flexible, frequently looking to work long or unfavourable hours outside 9-5.

The dont command a high salary.

They recomedn friends easily.

They are not fussy about the type of job they do preferring ANY job as opposed a a specific job.

They are frequently PC literate.

They are adaptable due to age and youthfulness.

They have less 'baggage' than more mature employees.

>>>and what would be the best way of retaining then for the duration of university life.

Build a call centre on a Uni Campus...some UK call centres are already doing this.

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retention  [14/3/2005 22:46:08]

I often have my employees approach me and indicate they want to leave because they are a student and that the contact centre is not in their long term career goals. It has always been my arguement that if they need money they may as well try as hard as they can to gain some skills they can later utilize.

Customer Service is a skill that is UNIVERSAL!

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Retention in the call centre  [14/3/2005 22:49:54]

"Customer Service is a skill that is UNIVERSAL"

Yes, and true customer service is also a skill that is worth developing and encouraging in others.

Employing students? Well, they ought to be more literate than non-educated types, they also ought to be quite flexible (given that they're largely younger and with fewer commitments) but as you've implied, they're transient by their very nature, and attrition is only to be expected given the demands of their studies and future careers.

John

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