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American Public Transportation Association

APTA is the leading force in advancing public transportation. As a member of the American Public transportation Association (APTA), we are part of an international organization that has been representing the transit industry for over 100 years, since 1882. APTA members serve the public interest by providing safe, efficient and economical transit services, and by [...]

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Striking a Work-Life Balance: Tips from GCS-ers

Today’s morning call topic was one near and dear to my heart.  Striking a Work-Life Balance.  Our VP of Finance, Mark Petty started by noting how important it is for us to be productive workers, especially when work is plentiful.  Mark opened the floor to ask for suggestions from team members about how they strike [...]

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Creating Personal Connections when Phone Banking for Political Campaigns

The other day I was driving home and heard a great little story on NPR about Phone Banking, which is the process during political campaigns where volunteers get together and call constituents.  There are many reasons volunteers can be calling voters, from survey to persuasion to get out the vote efforts (Check out our Infographic on the [...]

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We started using Mail Chimp for the Daily News

Morning all! If you subscribe to our Daily News feed, we’ve switched to Mail Chimp to send it out more effectively and efficiently. Laura does a great job with it.  If you’d like to see those (as I don’t always get the Daily News on to the website in a timely manner…), sign up!

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We’re Improving Corporate Communication with Monthly Messages from our CEO

In an effort to keep the lines of communication flowing smoothly at GCS and to constantly learn and grow, GCS President and CEO Greg Alcorn will begin issuing a recorded message monthly to all employees at GCS. These messages will be a short and succinct opportunity to hear a monthly update about GCS. Each associate at [...]

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Increase Your Customer Satisfaction Index While Reducing Costs

This free case study will teach you how to: Heighten the quality of interactions with your customers Enhance your customers’ satisfaction Slash costs at the same time and take advantage of your margins!  

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New Life Out of Old Leads

Read the results of a program where we partnered with a large, membership organization to revitalize old leads. Let your agents focus on current leads while GCS representatives reach out to previously interested parties.

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GCS to Participate in the Virtual Contact Center Conference

It is true – It’s not just what you say, but how you say it! Join our CEO & President, Greg Alcorn for his session, where you will learn: 7 Ways to use the same words – but differently – for maximum message potential. 5 Tips for broadening the appeal when communicating both internally and [...]

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Outsourcing Veteran Named VP for NC Company

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: George Simons Tel: 704-647-9621 x6027 Email: George.simons@gcsagents.com Outsourcing Veteran Named VP for NC Company David “Doc” Stephens of Hilltop Lakes, TX, has been named vice president of sales at Global Contact Services (GCS), a US-based provider of outsourced business services including integrated customer service, tech support and other back office services. [...]

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Happy Easter!

We know most of you will be spending the weekend with loved ones, munching on chocolate bunnies and helping little ones find Easter eggs. Here are a few fun Easter facts you might not have known: ►► Red jellybeans are the number one favorite flavor. ►► Each day throughout the year, 5 million marshmallow chicks and bunnies are produced in preparation for Easter. ►► Seventy-six [...]

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