ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

This episode of  Amazing Business Radio with Shep Hyken  answers the following questions and more: How is artificial intelligence used to improve customer interactions in contact centers? What are the challenges in finding the right balance between technology and human support in customer experiences?

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InMoment XI

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In particular, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool, revolutionizing the way companies understand and enhance the customer experience. As we delve into the realm of AI in Customer Experience (CX), we will explore how this technology is reshaping the customer-business relationship.

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Magellan Solutions

JANUARY 17, 2024

If these problems continue, how will BPO companies maintain their competitive advantage in 2024? This integration can improve operational effectiveness, resulting in more advanced services and lower customer costs. Hybrid Work Models and Remote Capabilities BPO companies adopted a new operational standard during the pandemic.

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Horizon CX

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

This article explores the importance of keeping CX at the human level and offers practical strategies for ensuring that technology complements, rather than replaces, human interaction in customer service. In the context of CX, empathetic interactions are crucial for fostering emotional connections with customers.

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InMoment XI

JUNE 27, 2023

At its core, a voice of the customer (VoC) surveys captures customers’ expectations, preferences, and aversions toward products, services, or your company in general. A VoC survey involves gathering both quantitative and qualitative feedback from customers about their various touchpoints with a company.

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InMoment XI

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Contact center analytics are akin to a master storyteller, weaving tales from myriad data points and interactions. It’s the pulse of customer interactions, the rhythm of agent responses, and the melody of operational flows. The Multi-Faceted Approach to Contact Center Analytics What Are Customer Analytics?

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CSM Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

The Significance of Customer Service Training The ripple effects of customer service are felt across the entire business ecosystem, impacting brand perception, customer loyalty, and ultimately, profitability. The key is to invest in a program that aligns with your business goals and culture.

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InMoment XI

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

What is Integrated Customer Experience (CX)? Integrated CX is all about harnessing the power of data, technology, and expert service to help companies unlock valuable insights so they can take action to drive measurable outcomes for their customers. How Does Integrated Customer Experience Work?

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Comm100

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

More companies all the time are experiencing the benefits of live chat , but how does one maximize these benefits? By making the most of live chat features while working on the human side of live chat interactions, it’s possible to see improved outcomes and deliver superior customer service. Calculate now. Be positive.

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LiveChat

DECEMBER 14, 2016

Being a customer service representative is a huge responsibility. When working in customer service, you are the face of a company. Customers who will think about the company will think about how you treated them and whether you helped them before thinking about the company’s marketing message.

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CSM Magazine

MAY 19, 2023

As a peer-to-peer lending company, you want your platform to stand out from the rest, and one way to achieve this is by delivering exceptional customer service. This article explores the various ways that peer-to-peer lending companies can provide a great customer service experience.

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Kayako

MAY 13, 2022

In recent years, the rise of social media put the customer in charge of the brand conversation. As e-commerce and demand for online help expands, companies have to meet and exceed new expectations to keep customers satisfied. Fortunately, customers also like to help themselves. Help Customers Find Their Own Answers.

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Feedbackly

JANUARY 10, 2023

Remember, even if your strategy is in its early stages now, it will grow and evolve, as will your company. Ensure that you choose a CX management software which fits with the needs of your company, and ticks off all of the major requirements for success in a modern market landscape.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Prabhjot Singh at Knowmax , a company that empowers customer experience teams to improve engagement through AI-powered knowledge management. He talks about the trends that customer service and experience professionals can expect for the remaining months of 2023.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2024

Spotting Customer-Centric Companies I. Introduction Envision a world where every interaction with a company leaves you feeling not just satisfied, but genuinely valued. In today’s fast-paced marketplace, this vision is a reality for some, and it all centers around the compass of customer service.

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Service Untitled

AUGUST 3, 2011

The best customer service representatives focus on people. For anyone considering a career in customer service, one must initially be able to handle stress, handle pressure, maintain friendly interactions with customers, and follow through on tasks. photo credit: La Citta Vita.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

DECEMBER 14, 2021

It also means considering how to inform customers about new rules or options. This is especially important to consider for your frontline workers like cashiers, customer service representatives, and customer success managers. Leverage available technologies to serve the customer in meaningful ways.

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CSM Magazine

APRIL 18, 2024

With traditional customer service methods, human agents can only handle a limited number of interactions at once. This often leads to long wait times for customers and delays in resolving their issues. Customer support agents are also equipped to escalate more complex issues to human agents when necessary.

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Comm100

MAY 25, 2022

Today, consumers are empowered in all sorts of ways, from on-demand ordering services like Uber and other apps to taking their qualms to social media. In the end, consumers will “put you on blast,” and you may find yourself staring down the barrel of a social media witch hunt if your company comes up short. Conclusion.

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Hallmark Business Connections

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

When they contact your customer service representatives, then, they want more than a helping hand — they need compassion and empathy, as well as genuine engagement. As a company, you’ve probably noticed this trend. How to Make Customer Engagement Tool Kits That Work. And they need it now.

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NobelBiz

OCTOBER 31, 2023

To put things in perspective, let’s first look at some statistics showcasing the importance of customer support: According to Email Analytics , 77% of customers are more likely to share a positive experience with brands. Why Crucial Moments Define Customer Relations Every interaction with a customer is an opportunity.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

It’s fairly common that as employees rise up in the organization, they get farther and farther away from the customer. They no longer have interactions with them, and rely on others like account managers, frontline employees and customer service teams to provide those one-on-one interactions.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 17, 2021

The Uncommon Soft Skills That Make Up the Best Customer Service Representative. They discuss the three most uncommon soft skills that make up the best customer service reps: Creativity, Coordinating with others, and Cognitive Flexibility. in 2017 after 10 years with the company in senior leadership roles.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 7, 2018

And that made me think about a receptionist at a company. Many times, this is considered a lower-paying position too, yet the receptionist is often the first person the company’s most important customers talk with first. The receptionist plays a critical role for the company. They’re your front line for your customers.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 24, 2017

Over the past year or so, company after company have launched new, super-intelligent chatbots to manage some of their processes. Companies like Dominos Pizza and Mila, an on-demand tech support startup, have seen great success integrating chatbots into their business models. You aren’t the only one.

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Happy or Not

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Let’s explore how employee happiness can significantly impact customer satisfaction: A positive attitude is contagious When employees are happy and satisfied with their work, they’re likelier to exhibit a positive attitude. This positivity radiates in their interactions with customers.

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BirdEye

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

When customers are hard to deal with, the saying “the customer is always right” matters more than ever. It means you must try your best to make customers happy, especially when things get tricky. But here’s the kicker: those seemingly unpleasant interactions are not headaches.

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TechSee

MARCH 7, 2022

Automation and artificial intelligence are at the top of the list, impacting business applications that address the rising level of customer expectations and enhancing support capabilities. of companies are expected to incorporate customer self service technology. Challenges of Customer Self Service.

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Comm100

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Customer experience, also known as CX, is a customer’s overall experience when interacting with an institution’s products or services and their perception of the business and its values. Research shows that over 80% of companies compete primarily based on CX.

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Comm100

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Chatbots were designed to streamline customer interaction. They save you time and money on customer services, while also improving your customer satisfaction levels. Read on to find out why a chatbot is the best solution for your customer interaction needs. One of these solutions is the chatbot.

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One Millimeter Mindset

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

As a result, customer service represents the degree of interoperability that exists between each of these key components. Regardless of the size of a company or the current professional skills bandwidth of the workforce. Even when the organization does not establish universal standards for customer service delivery.

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Retently

MARCH 16, 2022

With new SaaS companies popping up every day and a customer-centric culture coming into play, there’s (understandably) some confusion about how to manage customer interactions. For many companies, the entire conversation takes place under the umbrella of Customer Support (or Technical Support).

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Seaton CX

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A map is simply a diagram that illustrates a complex interaction so everyone can understand it. We use maps to visualize these interactions so we can align people around a common cause—to identify and pursue actions that improve business performance, like retaining more customers or operating more efficiently.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2023

Customer service standards represent the quality of service that an organization strives for in all customer interactions, based on its values, mission, and vision. They can also be defined as an organization’s service expectations or objectives, or as guidelines for how to deliver customer service.

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TechSee

DECEMBER 3, 2019

This lack of efficiency has not escaped the notice of customers. Over a quarter say that getting their questions answered by customer service is becoming harder. Although 91% of companies have invested heavily in contact center knowledge bases, very few are seeing real ROI. But how can companies get there?

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Interactions

JUNE 8, 2023

Customer service has evolved from being a mere supplementary feature offered by businesses to a vital aspect in fostering enduring relationships with consumers in the competitive market landscape. Implementing these approaches can aid businesses in fostering a customer-centric culture centered around exceptional customer service.

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CSM Magazine

APRIL 19, 2023

Furthermore, improving credit card customer service can also help businesses reduce costs associated with handling complaints and inquiries from customers. To ensure business success, companies must adopt proven strategies to improve customer service and enhance user experience.

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