People · 22 Aug 2025 · 7 min read min read
Building a Training Programme That Holds at Month Six
Two weeks of onboarding will get an agent onto the phones. Something else keeps them good half a year later.
Any competent onboarding will get an agent onto the phones inside a fortnight. Keeping them performing at a high level six months later is a different challenge entirely.
Nesting and Real-World Scenarios
A written test proves someone can memorise a product manual. It does not prove they can recall that information while an irate customer is talking over them. At Calls Hub Solutions, our training culminates in "nesting"—live scenario assessments with heavy supervisor support. We evaluate against the same strict rubrics used in production.
The Critical First Fortnight
Habits form quickly on the floor. An agent who spends their first two weeks improvising a non-compliant opening because nobody corrected them has learned that version. Unlearning is far slower than learning. We deploy dedicated quality assurance analysts to monitor new cohorts daily during their first two weeks, catching and correcting drift immediately.
Continuous Coaching via Recordings
Abstract feedback like "be more confident" is impossible to action. Feedback tied to a specific timestamp on a call recording changes behaviour. We sit with our agents, play the audio, and ask, "What else could we have offered here?" This collaborative, evidence-based approach removes defensiveness and accelerates skill development.
Clear Paths for Progression
Agents leave when they feel stuck. A transparent route from entry-level seat to senior specialist or team leader—with actual performance criteria attached—turns an entry-level job into a career. We publish these progression tracks openly, ensuring our best talent stays in-house.
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