What should you look for when outsourcing to a Philippines call center

The global market is always evolving, growing and changing. In recent years the Philippines has established itself as the premier service provider in outsourced call centers. The reasons for this are plentiful and the quality of the call centers and the employees themselves are second to none.

With such a boom in the industry new call centers are springing up every day and will continue to do so. If you're looking to outsource your companies call handling you may already be looking specifically at a Filipino call center but how do you narrow it down from there? What should you be looking for in a call center and what makes one stand out above the rest?

Here are some helpful tips or questions that you can ask of potential service providers to check that they are the perfect fit.

A Western Workforce


One of the strongest reasons that a Filipino call center is so good at looking after your businesses inquiries and handling your customers is that they are more immersed in western culture than some of the alternatives. English is used predominantly across all media and so most Filipinos are brought up in the same pop culture and with the same values as that of the west. This means they can relate and interact with your customers on a much more personable and relatable level.

As with all things, however, there are exceptions to this rule and if the call center is especially rural or perhaps even on an island the workforce could be less familiar with western culture. Not a negative thing in and of itself but if you are looking for a call center that performs this is something to consider.

Filipino Accent


Another major reason that Filipino call centers are so well received is the accent. It's an uncomfortable truth that we are all more at ease with those that share an accent with us, especially on the phone. The Filipino accent is a bit of a chameleon and because English as a language is so ingrained in their education and upbringing the pronunciation and use are far more naturalistic.

This is another factor to consider when looking to employ an outsourced call center and asking whether your prospective call center employs only local workers or those from abroad too may be something to consider.

Cost


The obvious and foremost factor in the explosion of the Philipines call center industry is that of cost; due to a markedly reduced cost of living, they are able to run at a much more economically inviting cost than their counterparts.

This means that you can shop around for the most cost-effective solution for your needs. Keep in mind that price won't always relate to the quality of service and due to the booming industry some companies may charge a premium without having any extra resources or training to warranty this.

Here at Callnovo, these three factors are at the top of our priorities when employing, training and costing our service. We take great pride on the standard we set for ourselves and we're sure not to disappoint, contact us today for a free quote on precisely how we can help grow and nurture your business and interests.

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