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The Problem with Self Service

Beyond Philosophy

People like the convenience of self-service. More and more of your Customers believe access to self-service options is essential to their relationship with your business. Knowing this, it is critical that you plan your self-service options well. Clearly, more Customers want self-service options.

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Self-Service is an Essential for Financial Services in 2017

Bold360

Worryingly for the sector, the 2015 World Retail Banking Report revealed that the number of positive customer experiences had fallen for the second consecutive year and that these numbers continue to drop. Creating a New Self-Service Solution in Banking. Bottom Line.

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For Self-Service Success: Focus on Customers First, Not Cost Savings

Tricia Morris

As any brand or organization that’s implemented a customer self-service offering knows, build it and they will come. Forrester estimates that an average of $22 million is spent annually in unnecessary service costs due to channel escalation – and this is in the retail industry alone. Satisfied when they leave?

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6 Ways to Take the Lead in Customer Self-Service

Tricia Morris

The goal of self-service is to make things easier for both the customer (to find information) and customer service agents (to deflect information requests from assisted service). Expectations for, and of, self-service are growing at a rapid pace. But making things easier always begins with hard work.

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Data Snapshot: Customer Experience Expectations and Plans for 2015

Experience Matters

We just published a Temkin Group data snapshot, Customer Experience Expectations and Plans for 2015. This year’s results show that companies are planning on dedicating more money and effort to improving a variety of customer experience activities in 2015. Download report for $195. Download report for $195.

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5 Quick Ways to Support the Busy Customer

Kayako

However, in the excel/csv report you can optionally see partially completed responses. GetFeedback (@GetFeedback) February 3, 2015. As a self-diagnosed busy person, I barely read half the words in any email I’m sent. Self-service is effective and efficient any time of the week. Structure your emails.

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2015 Global Customer Service Report: Customer Expectations and Location, Location, Location

Tricia Morris

But are customer service preferences and expectations? The 2015 Global State of Multichannel Customer Service Report published by Parature, from Microsoft and Microsoft Dynamics CRM shows that geography does play a role in customers’ views on service. Consistently satisfying service is increasingly important. .