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Supporting Vulnerable Customers: A Guide to Compassionate Engagement

CSM Magazine

Engaging with Empathy and Active Listening Once a potentially vulnerable customer is identified, the way they are approached and supported is paramount. Really getting what someone else is saying and feeling their emotions are the secret sauce to supportive interactions.

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10 Simple Ways to Make Your Customer Service Team More Approachable and Relatable

CSM Magazine

This means understanding and acknowledging their feelings, needs, and concerns during the entire customer interaction. A simple, empathetic response like “I can understand how frustrating that must be for you” goes a long way in making customers feel like they’re being valued, supported, and understood.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles For the Week of May 7, 2018

ShepHyken

That’s why the online retailer now converses with its customers most frequently through text messages. My Comment: There are many ways for customers to communicate with the companies and brands they do business with. An easy return policy creates customer confidence and trust in the brand. ” Agreed!

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7 Proven Solutions to Address Customer Service Gaps

CSM Magazine

Not Meeting Customers’ Expectations Meeting customer expectations is crucial for maintaining customer satisfaction and loyalty. Communicate what people can expect from your products or services. Use improved communication to address issues before customers notice them.

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The Challenges of Managing Customer Data in Contact Centers

NobelBiz

Beyond adhering to data privacy laws and regulations, contact centers should implement better practices for enforcing customer data security and protection. We will cover topics such as data encryption, interactive voice response (IVR) for filtering calls, security training for employees, and using proper security solutions.

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The Challenges of Managing Customer Data in Contact Centers

NobelBiz

Beyond adhering to data privacy laws and regulations, contact centers should implement better practices for enforcing customer data security and protection. We will cover topics such as data encryption, interactive voice response (IVR) for filtering calls, security training for employees, and using proper security solutions.

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Guest Blog: Why Online Reviews Are Important for Customer Engagement

ShepHyken

Customer engagement is the communication with customers through a variety of channels to create emotional connections that foster customer loyalty. Your brand must consistently engage with customers on the platforms and channels that are available at the time. Reviews Help Customers Find You.