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As someone who has been working at DDC OS for almost six years, I was thrilled to finally have the opportunity to visit our colleagues in Sarajevo.
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As someone who has been working at DDC OS for almost six years, I was thrilled to finally have the opportunity to visit our colleagues in Sarajevo.
Press Release 28.04.2023 Contact centres across the UK are invited to recognise the outstanding work of their teams and individuals by nominating them in the
Outsourcing crucial business processes and tasks is relatively common in today’s world. It’s not just big companies that rely on external talent to achieve their
The British Library hosted the inaugural DDC Discusses event on Tuesday, 15th November. In the exclusive Boardroom suite, a select group of CX specialists gathered
For years now, artificial intelligence has been transforming the customer experience. The chances are you’ve already interacted with some form of AI solution when you’ve
A little over six months ago, a new chapter began at DDC OS as we welcomed Hayley Barlow to the team as Global Director of Customer Operations.
Customer service remains the number one differentiator for any brand. Consumers today care more about the experience businesses can offer than their products, services, features,
On November 22nd at Evolution, Battersea Park, the annual European Contact Centre & Customer Service awards took place. DDC OS was shortlisted for three awards:
After the challenges of 2020 & 2021, this year was full of hope and curiosity for what the “new norm” might look like. Whilst we
The holiday season represents a crucial period for retailers both online and in physical stores. During October, November, and December each year, companies experience rapid
Energy is a product with low margins and little differentiation. This makes the job of an energy retailer complex at the best of the times
It’s no secret that the last couple of years have had a phenomenal impact on the retail landscape. The pandemic caused the closure of stores
It’s easy to see CX (Customer Experience) initiatives as a drain on customer resources. By the end of 2022, global CX technology spending is set
DDC Outsourcing Solutions (DDC OS) are pleased to announce the appointment of two new directors to our board. Michelle Davies, who has been with the
The greatest awards programme in the European customer contact industry. For more information or to submit a nomination visit: www.ecccsa.com We are excited to be
Check out our latest infographic on why you should offer multilingual customer service! Want to know how we can help you upgrade your customer experience?
In 2019, we visited the topic of customer service expectations and what the future would look like within this space. As was the case then,
One of the main objections we hear in relation to outsourcing customer services is brand protection, and as a marketing department, it’s one we can
As the way customers engage with their utility suppliers and general purchasing behaviours change, the rise of the contact centre world is showing no signs
Recently, customers have been worried and concerned around matters such as supplier of last resort processes and price increases, and it is during such times
There are a lot of challenges facing customers currently with the rising cost of living and the impact financial burdens have on mental wellbeing. That
A big focus in Utilities, as in many industries, is the evolution of customer service offerings in a post-pandemic world. How have the customer expectations
The utility market has been experiencing unprecedented change; it is practically impossible to watch the news and not hear about the soaring energy prices
Modern Consumers Demand More There has never been as much choice as there is today; the world of e-commerce has ballooned, which means that there
We undeniably live in a data-driven world. If you want to get ahead and retain customers, making the best use of the information at hand
Due to rising demand, HGV driver shortages, and more expectant customers than ever before, it’s evident that the ‘Amazon Generation’ are pushing the industry to
The UK has the most advanced e-commerce market in all of Europe. This means that staying ahead of the game has never been more imperative;
The UK high street has been a changing landscape for some time. Add in a pandemic, and you’ve got a recipe for potential disaster. Case
As we see the easing of Covid restrictions across the UK and a sense of normality return, we felt this was the time to look
DDC are excited to announce further expansion in the Balkan region with the recent opening of a new language hub in Belgrade, Serbia. DDC’s new
THE TOP THREE CAUSES OF CUSTOMER STRESS AND DISSATISFACTION Taxing customer service experiences are the source of great frustration to the modern-day consumer with high
As 2019 drew to a close, few of us could imagine what the following year would have in store. Two years later, as the curtains close on
Excellent customer service is a top priority when you’re running a retail business. Here at DDC OS, we can help you outsource this aspect of
Let’s face it —personality matters. Marketing departments can spend millions on creating a solid brand personality. However, it’s the staff members on the front line
The tools, systems and ideas revolutionising the world of customer engagement will once again be taking London by storm on the 16-17 November 2021, for
The tools, systems and ideas revolutionising the world of customer engagement will once again be taking London by storm on the 16-1 7 November 2021
Last month QMS International carried out an annual surveillance audit against the DDC OS Risk Management System, to ensure we meet the requirements of the ISO
Last month QMS International carried out an annual surveillance audit against the DDC OS Environmental Management System, to ensure the company meets the requirements of
Last week QMS International carried out an annual surveillance audit against the DDC OS Quality Management System, to ensure we meet the requirements of the
DDC Outsourcing Solutions have become certified to the ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Standard.
Happy Earth Day! We are proud to celebrate today as a company that has achieved its ISO 14001 Environmental Certification, with a fully mature compliant
Happy International Women’s Day, this year’s #IWD2021 theme is #ChooseToChallenge
Today is #EmployeeAppreciationDay so we spoke to our CEO, John Callachan about our workforce at DDC OS. Here’s what he said: Any of us working here at
As it’s National Apprenticeship Week, DDC Outsourcing Solutions (DDC OS) are taking time to reflect and celebrate how Apprenticeships and training initiatives impact our business…
DDC MLS continue to give back, we hear from their Operations Delivery Manager, Dženana Šećkanović who was one of the founders of the DDC MLS
Sleigh bells may not be ringing just yet, but as a business leader, you should be looking ahead to the holiday season. Before you know
Customer services matter. 96% of consumers say that this is an important factor when choosing whether to be loyal to a brand, according to a
Many have faced the same question, should we place our customer services inhouse, or outsource? Weighing up the pro’s and con’s, looking at the current set up and taking advice
The DDC MLS Humanitarian Fund was founded in 2016 by the MLS team, with a goal of supporting the local community in Sarajevo. Starting out
In today’s globalised market, communicating only in one language can immediately limit your customer base. Here we share with you what we think are the
More than half of employees state that they have suffered from ‘common’ mental health problems, and in the UK someone is made ill by stress
On a recent visit to our Bosnian head office in Sarajevo, Nielsen Brandbank (NBB) were left delighted at what they saw. As a long-standing client,
As the curtain closed on 2019, our amazing team in Bosnia took the time to rightfully celebrate and look back on another successful year. A
As we have all seen in recent weeks, billing issues can be a very costly problem for energy firms. It is a complex industry, and
From late January until March 2020, we’ll be supporting the Disability Confident campaign. This is a time when many employers are planning for the new
We are delighted to have been shortlisted at the upcoming European Contact Centre & Customer Service Awards. We are finalists in the Best Multilingual Contact
Gone are the day`s where bad customer service was only noticeable when we were directly involved. In the internet age, sites such as Trip Advisor
Written by, Niall Rogers, Business Development Manager at DDC OS. Operating in what I refer to as a hybrid role, in one moment I can
The struggles of the retail industry are apparent to even the untrained eye. Empty high street buildings have become the norm, and with growth of
On 27th September 2018, DDC MLS took part in Audi Business to Business (B2B) Run in Sarajevo for the second year running. This 5km run for
Our specialist utilities team here at DDC OS have been vital in delivering great results for our clients, and a key element of that is
The Costs It’s an expensive time for energy suppliers. Fuel costs aside, a highly competitive marketplace has forced companies to focus on other ways of
In light of the recent news, that Ofgem has ordered 11 suppliers to improve their handling of complaints, we take a look at our approach
Check out our latest infographic – we take a look at our Multimedia Response Handling solution.
In our latest utilities briefing, we take a look at the price cap… WHAT IS THE PRICE CAP? Around 12 million households are currently on
On the evening of May 24th at The Hilton, Manchester Deansgate The GSA UK held their annual Top Performers and Professional Awards Dinner. Here at
The GDPR is almost upon us and many people have had their say on how it will affect the outsourcing industry. To put to bed
Check out our latest infographic, looking at our Customer Lifecycle solution… To find out more, speak to one of our experts today.
Exciting news for everyone at DDC MLS… Bosnia and Herzegovina has a population of an estimated 3.51 million people and, for the past two decades,
This week we are turning our Spotlight to Elvira Pasagic who is our French team leader at DDC MLS. The team currently contains around 15
Recently our Solutions Director, John Callachan, visited our offices in the Philippines with our client, GB Energy Supply. John a regular visitor to the area
Since 1989 we have worked in the Philippines and our involvement there only continues to grow, with 10 facilities and over 3500 staff. The Philippines
As the growth of Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPO) continues, distinguishing it from Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) becomes more important. Though in essence both have the
Each year DDC Outsourcing Solutions selects a charity to which it will dedicate a variety of events and time to, raising as much money as
Are you currently thinking about outsourcing? If so here’s our top 5 tips that you should keep in mind when choosing an outsourcing partner. For
This month there has been a tie for the hero of January with two sets of people being nominated. Our first hero is Rachel Sear
Shaun Rickards is our hero of December, having been nominated by our Infrastructure Manager, Matt Berry. Our Operation Director, Simon Keeler, and our Operations Manager,
Shaun Davenport is our hero of October, having been nominated by our Head of Human Resources, Marie Sandler. Shaun has been nominated following his huge
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