OPTUS call centre cuts jobs
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Optus call centre cuts 200 jobs in Adelaide

In a further blow to the Australian call centre industry, the Optus call centre in Adelaide has announced plans to remove 200 jobs and move them to an offshore call centre.

Origin Energy call centre outsourcing changes
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Origin Energy call centre outsourcing changes

Origin Energy announce changes to local call centre outsourcing arrangements After an article on ABC, Origin Energy’s external affairs manager Ryan Auger has confirmed that they will not be renewing their contract with call centre operator Aegis which is due

How call centres impact the local economy
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How call centres impact the local economy

In this article, we explore how call centres impact the local economy employing hundreds if not thousands of employees and the flow-on effects it creates.

Telstra Philippines call centre
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New 3,500 seat Telstra Philippines call centre opens

A new Telstra Philippines call centre has opened with 3,500 seats in Manilla. The move will continue to frustrate Telstra’s customers who are already frustrated with customer service delivered by offshore call centres. And in a double blow, its a sure sign more local call centre jobs will be lost.

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Do call centre accents impact on customer service?

By now you’ve most likely had an experience with an overseas call centre so have you ever pondered do call centre accents impact on customer service? Latest research from The University of Adelaide explores the relationship between communication and customer experience. But is