The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated a shift to hybrid and remote work that many business leaders saw as inevitable. There’s a lot of data about the uptake and effectiveness of ‘going remote’, and the message is overwhelmingly positive. But we’re focused on reducing costs. So let’s zero in on the costs and benefits of remote work.
It’s important for your business to rely on efficient IT Service Management in order to stay competitive. So whether you’re an IT manager, a help desk supervisor, or an IT professional, you understand the importance of keeping your support operations streamlined. But here’s the catch: it’s not always easy, especially when you’re dealing with a barrage of support requests and the need to meet customer expectations.
Starting a virtual call center requires both upfront costs that you pay once and recurring fees you pay each month. First, let’s detail each of the initial and ongoing costs. Initial setup costs run between $1,850 and $12,750. Increase these estimates if you’re purchasing hardware for more than one agent. Ongoing costs run between $1,200 and $7,600 per month. Increase these estimates for larger teams since the price of many of these software fees is per user.
Retaining good employees should be a key effort for all organizations. Replacing employees is costly. Searching for new talent requires significant internal time, not to mention the cost of placing job ads, paying job board fees and engaging recruiters. Then there are the costs associated with onboarding and training. Organizations battling employee churn also suffer from a loss of institutional knowledge, lower team morale and reduced productivity.
