Vonage

NOVEMBER 24, 2016

Four different cultures – and different points of view. We talked about the service we received at retail stores, banks, restaurants, hotels and airlines around the world. We each had very different opinions about what constitutes “good service.”. But what a challenge for committed service providers!

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LiveChat

AUGUST 25, 2017

As you probably know, I’m nuts about customer service and great customer experience. In this post, I’d like to show you two examples of a service I experienced during my holidays. Here’s what we can learn about customer experience culture from this story. Great apartment and awful customer experience.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 10, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Drawing inspiration from my experiences and insights into the evolving dynamics of customer interactions, let’s explore five pivotal strategies that can elevate your small business from being good to unforgettable.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 1, 2023

Hotel managers who share a smile and a joke with their teams are more likely to see staff ‘going the extra mile’ when engaging with customers, a new study reveals. In turn, this reduces their ability to perform at their best in the workplace and it becomes necessary to re-energise employees after serving such customers.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 5, 2024

Guests expect hotels to remember their preferences, from room choices to dietary needs. According to Salesforce , 73% of customers expect companies to understand their needs and expectations. Hotels leverage technology to collect and analyse data, tailoring experiences to individual guests.

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InMoment XI

JANUARY 17, 2024

Guest experience refers to the overall impression and satisfaction that a guest has during their interactions with a hospitality brand or establishment, such as hotels, restaurants, resorts, and attractions. It encompasses every aspect of their stay or visit, from the booking process and arrival to the accommodation, services, and departure.

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CX Accelerator

JULY 9, 2018

While my trip was short, I was able to experience four different cities and absorb a full range of cultural experiences. Despite major differences in each location one thing was remarkably consistent: incredible customer service. Below are two key learnings we can all take away from this utopia of customer service.

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Comm100

JANUARY 25, 2018

Hotels and tourism simply wouldn’t exist without the positive perceptions of the people who use them. Because of this, it’s vital that establishments can create effective customer satisfaction surveys to identify which areas of their service can be continuously improved, helping to attract more customers now and in the future.

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Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

We’re honored to be honored for our work alongside so many of our customer service and customer experience colleagues. This is especially true in the customer service industry. Customer Experience (CX) has catapulted into one of the most important aspects of determining business success. Adam Toporek.

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Vonage

MARCH 6, 2017

Along those lines, I want you to come up with a customer service promise. For some companies, their tagline is their customer service promise. For example, Zappos.com’s tagline is Powered by Service. Three words that exhibit a commitment to the customer. They are obviously passionate about their clients.

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Vonage

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Disappointing results on a customer service survey can be more than demoralizing. Build out your broad-based customer service standards and guidelines. . Create a short, bedrock statement of principles: your customer service constitution. Double down on customer service training.

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Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

We’re honored to be honored for our work alongside so many of our customer service and customer experience colleagues. This is especially true in the customer service industry. Customer Experience (CX) has catapulted into one of the most important aspects of determining business success. Adam Toporek.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Ways to Level Up Your Customer Service in 2021 by Reuben Yonatan. Fast Company) Providing exceptional customer service is a tried and tested way for brands to stand out and succeed. by Max Starkov.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 8, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Why marketing can no longer ignore customer experience by Jason VandeBoom. Digiday) Customer experience is rapidly becoming more designable, more accessible and more creative. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 6, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. They could grow 10x faster, however, their obsession with their operational excellence, customer experience, and internal culture will not allow them to compromise any of those for more units and higher sales.

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Vonage

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Some companies are taking the lead with great digital service like Computers.com and Amazon.com. Others are falling far behind and are letting their customer service quality falter as a result. A friend of mine had a complaint about the service, or lack thereof, at a local hotel. Your Service. He does now.

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Steve DiGioia

OCTOBER 8, 2015

Guest Post by Tal Schnall - Leadership and Customer Service Mentor This original article was written by Steve DiGioia. With 20 years of hospitality experience he writes about what ‘true leaders’ can do to provide great customer service. Think of a restaurant, a hotel, grocery store or even an on-line store.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 8, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. To Provide the Best Customer Experience, Be Proactive by Frank Konkel. NextGov) “Be where your customers are” and other helpful tips from customer experience professionals.

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ECXO

APRIL 13, 2023

Navigating the Complexities of Customer Experience Across European Cultures Article source here : CX maturity models in Europe vary from country to country. Others are more advanced in adopting, implementing and optimising customer-centric strategies. This, alongside cultural factors, can also impact innovation and creativity.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 6, 2020

Everyone makes a difference: the sales force, the service technicians, the clerical staff, the PR department. They all work together toward the same goal, keeping the customers satisfied. That waitress wowed me with her service and her attitude, but the manager’s lack of response almost nullified her customer service savvy.

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Help.com

OCTOBER 13, 2014

A customer-centered company culture is overwhelmingly resistant to being knocked off by your competition. At Apple, insiders credit much of the company’s success in retailing to the cultural fit Apple looks for and inspires in its personnel. That service is based on a corporate culture. Micah Solomon guest post: .

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Vonage

JUNE 5, 2018

Observing how the biggest companies in the world provide customer service can help your business reach new heights. Here's a closer look at how three Fortune 500 companies approach customer service and the vital lessons you can learn. How Netflix approaches customer service. The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company.

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Bill Quiseng

JULY 28, 2014

My very first management position was with Marriott Hotels. Back then, there were less than 35 hotels worldwide. Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C., Marriott’s leadership mantra, ““Take care of your employees, and they’ll take care of your customers.” Recently Marriott opened the J.W. its 4000th.

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Vonage

JANUARY 27, 2016

If you want to improve customer service quality, every decision needs to be made with clients in mind. This is not the way to improve customer service quality! A sparkling new hotel opened in a major capital city. Obviously not to improve customer service quality. And no baggage trolleys are provided.

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Vonage

MARCH 8, 2016

Back this vision up with customer service education and other measures and you can transform your business for the better. Your engaging service vision is one of the “12 Building Blocks for an Uplifting Service culture” we teach at UP! Your Service. An engaging service vision is fundamental.

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CSM Magazine

JULY 2, 2021

Japan arguably has the most polished customer service in all the world, so it is worthwhile for any customer service professional to carefully consider why Japan has such world-class service. One key reason is the Japanese culture. Consistent High-quality Customer Service Is Crucial.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I call it The Convenience Revolution , and I’ve written an entire book about it and how you can use convenience to take your customer service to the next level. Save the Customer. Here’s Why.

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Wired and Dangerous

JANUARY 11, 2021

Or, better still, if Margaret Mead or Ruth Benedict was your customer anthropology coach? Social or cultural anthropologists seek to understand how a culture, tribe, family, or clan link together through language, myths, mores, beliefs, rituals, and symbols. At the core, anthropology is the study of humanity.

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CX Journey

APRIL 7, 2016

Instead, many companies would benefit from a more dramatic service revolution that quickly rebuilds their culture around the vision of taking action to create new or greater value for others. Four Common Mistakes and How to Do it Better There is a better way to build a culture that quickly and dramatically improves customer service.

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SurveySparrow

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Customer service is no longer a mere exchange of goods and services. Do you remember the last time you received truly exceptional customer service? If you do, the fact that you recall it is proof of high-touch customer service! Let’s make sure your customers do. What makes it high touch?

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Maz Iqbal

SEPTEMBER 2, 2014

In a few days I had grasped the main principles on which the hotel was run …… What keeps a hotel going is the fact that the employees take a genuine pride in their work, beastly and silly though it is. The hotel employee is too busy getting food ready to remember that it is meant to be eaten. You decide.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2022

Many assisted living facilities erroneously believe that good customer service just means having enough staff on hand to assist residents with everything, from getting them admitted into a facility to arranging transportation for them to a doctor’s office or hospital. Good customer service means much more.

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Micah Solomon

OCTOBER 10, 2018

The author, Micah Solomon, is an author, consultant, influencer, keynote speaker, and trainer in customer service, customer experience, customer service culture, and hospitality. The standard level of customer service at most modern companies is reactive. Image that you’re a manager at a hotel.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 6, 2020

Everyone makes a difference: the sales force, the service technicians, the clerical staff, the PR department. They all work together toward the same goal, keeping the customers satisfied. That waitress wowed me with her service and her attitude, but the manager’s lack of response almost nullified her customer service savvy.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. 3 Techniques to Help you Really Understand your Customers by Shay Namdarian. Every employee – and that includes top executives – should experience what every customer experiences. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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SurveySparrow

MARCH 11, 2020

A research by Deloitte says that 94% of executives and 88% of employees believe that workplace culture is important to the success of an organization. It is the only thing that business owners need to keep in mind when they have a chance to create a customer-centric office culture. So what do to do?

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InMoment XI

APRIL 3, 2024

They don’t view a transaction as an online experience, a mobile app experience, or a customer service experience, they view it as one continuous experience that they had. Your brand needs to deliver on all fronts in order to create a memorable experience for these customers.

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