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August 14, 2026
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Articles by Thomas Laird

About Thomas Laird
Founder and CEO of Expivia, USA-based, 500+ seat omnichannel contact center located in Pennsylvania. He is an author and the host of "The Advice from a Call Center Geek Podcast" where he shares over 25 years of experience in all facets of contact center operations.
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Call Centre Management Tips

Tips to Provide Exceptional Customer Service via the Contact Centre

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