What's the Process?
Holds, Holds and More
Holds
Can I get some Empathy please?
Let's keep it professional
Did you hear me?
100

What do we need to ask before sending a pin-drop?

The pin-drop disclosure. 

100

How long can a member be on hold before it is considered a long hold?

3 min

100

Member x never got his debit card. Should we show empathy?

Yes

100

Advisor: What is your soc? 

Is this professional?

No, we need to use social security number. 

100

Does repeating what a member said count as active listening?

Yes, it shows we heard the member. 

200

Can we discuss credit card info for a joint member that is not an authorized signer on the card?

No, credit card information can only be given to people on the card. 

200

What is required when a hold ends?

Thanking the member for holding. 

200

Member y's mom is in the hospital. Do we ignore this tough time for the member or address it?

We should use empathy. 

200

What attitude should we have towards members to show we are professional?

A welcoming and casual attitude. 

200

What is paraphrasing? 

 Restating what the member said in different words. 

300

Should we proactively waive fees for a member?

No, the member must request it. 

300

What are the two parts to asking a member to hold?

Explaining why they need to be placed on hold and obtaining permission from the member. 

300

Is 'Uh Oh' an empathy statement?

No, it is not. 

300

Advisor: Your HELOC is 10 days past due. 

Is this professional?

No, they should use Home equity line of credit unless the member used HELOC first. 

300

Member x says they are getting into their online account and to wait a moment. 

Advisor replies that they have located the member's last deposit on the account.  

Is this active listening?


No, we should have responded to the member showing we heard them ask us to wait. 

400

Member x needs a new debit card, but has moved in the last 30 days. What are 2 things we should do when ordering the card?

Pin-Drop and verify the address. 

400

When can we not place a member on hold?

They cannot be placed on hold before we know the reason for the call. 

400

Member Z is selling his car and getting a new one. He is very excited. Do we show empathy? 

Yes, empathy can be used in this situation. 

400

What should we avoid showing frustration toward?

The member, processes, products, and systems.

400

If the member wants to confirm the hours for branch X and the agent replies asking if they meant branch X? 

Is this active listening?

Yes, you can confirm what the member just said. 

500

Do you have to read the loan payment verbatim including first and last name of a member? 

No, but it should be close including last 4 of account #, payment amount and date it will come out of the account. 

500

How many holds can be placed on a single call?

As many as needed to resolve the member's issue. 

500

The member needs to make a transfer for their loan payment. What kind of empathy is needed?

None.

500

What do we strive to be to show we are professional?

Relatable yet professional in our word choices throughout the conversation with the member.

500

Is a response needed when a member makes small talk? 

Yes, we need to stay engaged with the member to show active listening. 

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