Modern Customer Experience Needs 3 Kinds of Talent, and Only 1% of BPOs Have All Three.

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At a Glance

Hi, I’m Arnold. I run a BPO that doesn’t sound – or act – like a BPO. And here’s the truth: the customer experience game has changed. But most of the players haven’t.

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Introduction

Too many companies are still trying to scale CX with just one type of talent. Usually, traditional agents in cubicles follow outdated scripts. You know the kind. That’s legacy BPO outsourcing at its most predictable. 

But the world doesn’t play by safe rules anymore.

At Conectys, we’ve learned that delivering a modern customer experience (fast, flexible, and human) requires a blended model. One that combines: 

  1. Experienced CX Professionals 
  2. Battle-tested AI Experts
  3. Elastic Gig Workforce 

Let’s break it down and explore the key BPO outsourcing trends driving change today.

1. Experienced CX Professionals: The Bedrock 

You can’t automate empathy. And when a customer has a complex issue, a data privacy question, or a sensitive request, you need trained, emotionally intelligent humans

That’s why we still invest heavily in skilled, multilingual CX pros. Whether it’s a regulated financial service, content moderation, or enterprise tech support, we’ve got teams who know how to show up. 

They’re the soul of next-gen BPO outsourcing. But they’re only one part of the equation. 

2. Battle-tested AI Experts: The Rocket Fuel of Customer Service Automation

In addition, at Conectys, we see AI not as a threat – but as a necessity. 

We built a 100% fully AI-powered CX platform that runs CX through chatbots, fully interactive voice-bots offering conversational AI, and email bots. All channels support over 100 languages. Yes, you read that right. It can be deployed autonomously, handle level 1 requests only, operate with a human in the loop, or be 100% people-operated as a training stage for automation. All 24/7.  

But here’s where it gets interesting: the real value comes when AI and humans collaborate. Our AI assists live agents with suggested replies, real-time sentiment analysis, and automated quality assurance. Not to mention rapidly evolving tech like accent neutralisation, real-time translation, and emotion AI. 

This isn’t theoretical. It’s working right now. And it’s changing what BPO can be. 

3. Elastic Gig Workforce: The Next Frontier

Now we’re also in a new territory – and I love it here. 

The gig workforce is one of the most underutilised assets in CX. I’m not talking about a random pool of freelancers. I’m talking about a curated, vetted, and trained network of talented people in over 180 countries, covering 100+ languages and hundreds of skill sets.

Need to scale tomorrow? Launch in a new region next month? Plug in a 24/7 multilingual support team in a pinch? 

That’s where an elastic gig workforce shines, ensuring a global CX delivery. It brings the speed and agility that traditional BPO outsourcing models can’t match. 

And because our gig teams align with our ethical business philosophy, they care about the work. They feel seen, supported, and part of something bigger. 

Illustration of three key talents modern outsourced customer experience needs today.

Why All Three? Because Your Customers Expect More

Quick story. 

Not long ago, a gaming client came to us with a rush request – they were about to launch a multinational fantasy league event tied to a major tournament. Millions of users. Real-time engagement. Mountains of user-generated content. And the clock was ticking. 

They needed global support yesterday

We got to work. We activated our gig workforce in key markets to provide multilingual coverage. We deployed traditional CX pros to manage escalations and VIP players. And we brought in our AI moderation tools to scan and filter user content in real time. 

From zero to full coverage – in just 2 to 3 weeks. 

Our Secret Sauce? Alignment.

We call it Be Good

It means being good to customers, employees, partners, and the planet. It’s our filter for decisions. It’s why our gig workforce feels like a community, not a commodity. Why our automation empowers people instead of replacing them. And why our clients stick with us for the long haul. 

TL;DR: You Need All Three

Traditional talent = empathy 
AI = scalability 
Gig workforce = agility 

Combine them and you’re not just offering support. You’re delivering experiences customers remember (in a good way). 

That’s not just the future of BPO outsourcing. That’s CX built for the now

Want to build a CX model that flexes with your growth, scales across borders, and runs with heart? Start your CX digital transformation.

DM me or get in touch with our Sales team. 👇 

Arnold Cobbaert | sales@conectys.com | www.conectys.com| www.bluetweak.com

About Arnold Cobbaert

Arnold Cobbaert is the Founder & CEO of Conectys, which he launched in 2004 with a bold vision to disrupt multilingual outsourcing. Under his leadership, Conectys has grown into a global, tech-powered force with teams in 180+ countries. With a Master’s in Analytical Chemistry and a systems-thinking mindset, Arnold blends human empathy with advanced technology to deliver CX, Trust and Safety, and AI Annotation solutions in 100+ languages.

FAQ Section

1. Why do modern customer experiences need three kinds of talent?

Because scaling CX today demands empathy from experienced pros, efficiency from AI, and agility from a gig workforce, no single talent type can do it alone.

2. How does AI transform customer service automation at Conectys?

AI cuts support costs by up to 90% while boosting quality with chatbots, voice bots, and real-time agent assistance. It’s automation that works hand-in-hand with humans.

3. What makes the gig workforce the next frontier in CX outsourcing?

Our curated, trained gig talent delivers unmatched global reach and flexibility, scaling support instantly across languages and regions. This approach offers the speed and agility that traditional BPOs can’t match.

4. How does Conectys ensure its CX model is both tech-powered and human?

By blending skilled multilingual CX professionals, AI-driven tools, and an ethical gig workforce that feels like a community, not a commodity.

5. What’s the biggest challenge most BPOs face in delivering modern CX?

Only 1% have all three talent types. Without that blend, they fall short on speed, empathy, or scale in today’s fast-evolving CX landscape.