ViiBE Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis has massively disrupted the retail sector making remote customer service and satisfaction increasingly essential to provide. Both customers and companies are adapting to find new ways to resolve after-sales issues and effectively collaborate from a distance. How are customers feeling?

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BlueOcean

OCTOBER 23, 2023

(This is updated version of our most popular blogs: 52 RFP Questions (2013), 51 RFP Questions (2016), 60 RFP Questions (2020)) Every few years we update our recommended list of contact center RFP Questions. List address & number of employees for each location) What percent of your workforce is remote/work-at-home?

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BlueOcean

APRIL 24, 2024

This holds especially true in the world of outsourced customer service, where your vendor is literally representing your brand and your values. And how have their efforts shifted as remote work has become more common? What policies do you have in place to prevent discrimination and harassment in the workplace?

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TechSee

JULY 28, 2023

Alongside this, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision technology have revolutionized support centers, field service, and self-service in the electronics industry. AI-powered solutions, such as computer vision, play a pivotal role in enhancing support centers and self-service experiences.

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ShepHyken

MAY 10, 2019

This week we feature an article by Costi Teleman who writes about the importance of excellent customer support and what to look for when outsourcing your support team. Your business may have the best products and services in the industry, but without effective customer support, consumers would likely not care about your brand.

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Call Experts

DECEMBER 29, 2021

At Call Experts, we are dedicated to providing supportive content every week through our contact center blogs. Because contact center blogs can be an essential tool for understanding services from a company and what it might be like as their customer. . What is a call-out line? What is an HR call-out line?

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Kayako

MAY 12, 2016

It might surprise you to know that there are two regular podcasts dedicated to nothing but customer support. With one of those having 100+ episodes, how much more could there possibly be to say about customer support? Much like the early days of B2B “inbound” marketing, customer support didn’t really exist ten years ago.

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TechSee

JUNE 10, 2021

It’s no secret that truck rolls are a necessary evil for the service industry. Absolutely, your customers aren’t happy to wait for service. Of course, in-person contact puts employees and customers at risk. This blog challenges that status quo. Yes, they cost a lot. Open your eyes to Visual Assistance .

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Comm100

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Since the COVID-19 pandemic first forced an experiment in remote learning, student support has also been caught been traditional phone offerings and new digital channels. In this article, we’ll be looking at the top higher education customer service trends 2023 and beyond to help prepare for the year ahead.

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Uniphore

DECEMBER 27, 2021

The two technology experts discussed the pandemic-fueled shift toward remote work—and how that shift has fundamentally reshaped IT help desk operations and expectations. More remote employees need more remote support. “Remote work is here to stay,” states Sathiaraj. ” And Sathiaraj would know.

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NICE inContact

JULY 17, 2019

It can be daunting to create and scale a team of remote contact center agents. Jill Blankenship, founder and CEO of outsourced customer support service Frontline Group, has experienced the challenges — but also leveraged new technology to capture data, measure and improve KPIs and manage a team of remote agents while on-the-go.

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Comm100

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Spring break 2020 heralded the most sudden of changes in the span of a few days, putting an end to traditional face-to-face tutoring and in-person events and activities, and heralding remote digital teaching and learning experiences. 71% of those aged 16-24 believe that customer experience can be drastically improved by quick responses. .

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

This week we feature an article by Rahul Varshneya whos writes about how technology innovations are continuously improving the customer experience. This Maya Angelou quote fits perfectly when talking about the factors responsible for positive brand customer service. How to leverage technology for a better customer experience.

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Eptica

JUNE 25, 2021

Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager Looking after your agents has always been important to successful customer service. However, the pressures of the pandemic and remote working have brought it centre stage. Delivering excellent customer service at the moments that matter.

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Totango

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Every customer interaction matters in today’s digital age. These touchpoints serve as critical indicators of overall customer health, enabling leaders to proactively detect risk, prevent churn, and identify opportunities for expansion and revenue growth. billion active users worldwide.

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UJET

JULY 21, 2020

Every agent on your team can use feedback to improve, increase efficiency, and learn how to move into specialized customer service roles. Especially when they are remote agents? Supervisors should have regular one-on-ones with remote agents. Maybe remote agents are scoring a low CSAT because of a complex issue.

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Kustomer

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Customer experience (CX) is a determining factor in whether customers are loyal to a brand or not. Over 80% of companies who prioritize customer experience report an increase in revenue. 2020 brought huge changes to the business world and impacted customer service and operations across the board. The result?

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Uniphore

JUNE 10, 2021

When the whole world went remote, people started calling in in record numbers, forcing businesses to reassess their customer service game. Today, as companies look past the pandemic, one thing remains certain: we now expect more from remote support centers than ever before. 25% Lack of self-service options.

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Comm100

JUNE 23, 2022

In this blog, we’ll look at the top reasons why universities and colleges are choosing Comm100 Live Chat. Even if you’re not planning to use to use live chat for financial transactions or other sensitive data, selecting a fully compliant live chat solution provides greater flexibility to introduce new features and services later.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2019

This week we feature an article by Anand Srinivasan who writes about how important it is to have a properly trained customer service team to ensure business success. – Shep Hyken. Customer service is one of the primary drivers of growth in many organizations. Traits that define a great customer service rep.

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Uniphore

JUNE 9, 2021

With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing rapid digital transformation and the complexity of customer interactions on the rise, most companies recognize the need for new approaches. Break out of the traditional model with a “joined-up” service that utilizes resources and information from across the entire company.

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Cyara

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Per the question in the title of this blog post, let’s examine the phrase, break down the meaning, and then explore how “Last Mile Assurance” is relevant to and important in the context of contact centers and customer experience. The last mile, undeniably, is critical to ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 17, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Paul Comarto, writes about how the use of text messaging and live chat are influencing customer service. As companies are making an effort to provide better customer service, they must look at every option for their customers. Gratification.

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NICE inContact

MARCH 12, 2019

Staffing and empowering a top-notch customer service team is critical, especially when you’re in the business of putting roofs over people’s heads. Behind their success is an unwavering customer commitment to provide professionally managed properties that meet a rigorous standard of quality. Hope to see you there!

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Eptica

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Date: Tuesday, November 24, 2020 Author: Guest author: Adrian Swinscoe Why creating empathy in your customer service is so hard. Author: Guest author: Adrian Swinscoe Organisations understand the value of empathy to strengthening the customer relationship, boosting satisfaction, and increasing loyalty. Remote Working 2.0:

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Uniphore

JULY 23, 2021

But it’s actually the everyday reality at the contact center, according to Gartner’s recent report “Rampant Employee Disengagement is Driving Turnover and Harming Customer Outcomes.” Lean in and learn why we should listen to our customer service employees if we truly cared about customer experience. Check it out!

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BlueOcean

OCTOBER 4, 2023

When one in five of your customers speak something other than English as their first language, providing bilingual customer support is critical. The impact of bilingual support on the customer experience cannot be understated. Without it, you risk taking a hit to your CSat scores, your brand loyalty, and your bottom line.

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BirdEye

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Your customers are calling — don’t leave them hanging. It’s not just about making calls; it’s about ensuring seamless communication, enhancing customer service, and supporting your business’s growth. Birdeye – all-in-one platform Improve customer communication with Birdeye. Riiing, riiing.

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UJET

JULY 7, 2020

The days of on-premises support systems and locally-based customer support agents is over. Remote work or work-from-anywhere situations used to be a sparsely used option but has now proven to be the reality for most. Instead of a gradual move to remote work, companies have had to adjust quickly. Unified Platform.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 30, 2017

This week we feature an article by Shaista Haque who writes about the top technology trends of 2017 that she believes will disrupt customer experience benchmarks. Also, the smart customers are becoming more inclined towards the online mediums of interactions like live chat, social media or even email. Shep Hyken.

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SaleMove

APRIL 29, 2022

Several Glianeers weigh in on the advantages of Flex Work and the impact that our in office and remote work options have on their lives. The post Glia Voices: Views on Flex Work appeared first on Glia Blog | Digital Customer Service Explained.

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Eptica

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager The last year has transformed contact centres, with the majority forced to switch to remote working due to pandemic lockdowns. Looking forward, the world of work has changed forever, leading to a need for a hybrid working model within customer service.

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UJET

MARCH 17, 2020

A strong customer support team is integral to the success of any business. The rise of remote work has proven that employees can be as, or more, efficient in their work outside of the office. Here are five tips to manage your remote customer support agents. Most remote agents enjoy a portable workstation.

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ViiBE Blog

MAY 26, 2023

ViiBE Blog Solving plumbing problems with remote visual assistance in plumbing management software Marc Prempain May 26, 2023 Share this article Contents Share this article Contents Enhancing the Digital Experience with Remote Assistance Free Retail E-book available now!

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Kayako

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

In today’s world, many companies are focusing on improving customer relationship management, and rightly so. Getting customer service right isn’t easy. New truth: You are competing with the last best experience your customer had.” The challenge for company management is they don’t just have external customers.

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ViiBE Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

ViiBE Blog Best strategies for customer self-service Anna Gorina September 29, 2023 Share this article Contents Share this article Contents The moments when customers will reach out to your support are inevitable. That is why self-service was invented. What is customer self-service?

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Talkdesk

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

This is a guest blog from Pratik Salia, product manager at Knowmax , a Talkdesk® AppConnect ™ partner. Let’s take a look at how you can empower remote support heroes. Conduct effective training While recruiting and onboarding remote agents, the journey starts once agents enter the training phase.

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