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Blockchain, the Internet of Things and other top tech trends for 2018

Alida

Which emerging technology trends will shape the business world in 2018, and how will they change consumer behaviors and expectations? For 2018, experts believe smarter, cutting-edge technology will enable companies to provide better customer experiences and get more useful insight and data. What’s changed is the level of smarts.

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Why the retail apocalypse is really a renaissance, and what your company can do about it

Alida

But despite predictions that more than 3,800 stores are expected to close in 2018, the death of retail, much like Mark Twain, may have been reported prematurely. Despite headlines painting a bleak picture of a coming retail apocalypse , there is data to support that the industry is poised to grow. between 2017 and 2022.

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How to Improve Your Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT) Score

GetFeedback

To give you a window into how the industries fared on this metric, here are the top 10 industries based on their scores for 2018. Customers change: E xisting customers leave, and new ones come along. Focus on the employee experience. A natural follow-on from culture is to consider the employee experience.

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Customers Have Life Cycles. Guess What? So Do Employees! Here’s Why That’s So Important

Beyond Philosophy

Specific employee life cycle models vary, but consistent ELC stages often include: Recruitment: This stage includes all the processes leading up to and including the hiring of a new employee. E-recruitment software may be used to automate some of the selection process, for example filtering applications and resumes for requirements.

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6 Tech Advances That Will Enhance Customer Experience

Answer Dash

VR offers an immersive experience to the user that makes it possible to experience things they cannot really interact with physically. Different brands have already begun taking advantage of VR technology to improve both customer & employee experience. billion by 2018.

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7 CX and Brand Perception Lessons For Supermarket Chains in the Time of COVID-19

Maru Group

Supporting & alleviating the strain for employees. In 2018, Glassdoor named Wegmans as one of the best places to work in the US, a reflection of the effort the company puts into making sure that employees are treated with just as much respect and care as customers.

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6 Tech Advances Enhancing Customer Experience

Answer Dash

VR offers an immersive experience to the user that makes it possible to experience things they cannot really interact with physically. Different brands have already begun taking advantage of VR technology to improve both customer & employee experience. billion by 2018.