Comm100

JANUARY 11, 2023

The State of Automated Customer Service in 2023. Competition and expectations go hand-in-hand – as the former rises, so too does the latter. As a result, customer service expectations are now sky-high as consumers demand the very best support – and will even switch brands for better service.

Customer Service 223

Customer Service Self Service Chatbots Healthcare 223

TechSee

JANUARY 26, 2021

Challenged by continuing uncertainty and perhaps uncharted territory, it has never been harder to predict what lies ahead in the world of consumer trends and customer service. We may not have a crystal ball – but we can take a look at five key customer service trends that leading analyst firms agree on.

Trends 124

Trends Customer Service Contact Center Financial 124

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

However, the past couple of years has seen its importance within customer service skyrocket as companies adopted new technologies to stay connected during the pandemic. With the benefits made clear for all to see, and customer expectations risen, customer service operations can no longer afford to ignore digital transformation.

Customer Service 233

Customer Service Social Media Omni-Channel Connections 233

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Customer Service & Experience USA 2020 (November 17-18th) brings together an unrivalled list of senior customer service leaders from the world’s most powerful and innovative brands. In celebration of our 10th anniversary, we are bringing our most senior line-up yet.

Self Service 52

Self Service Customer Service Customer Experience Case Study 52

Call Experts

JANUARY 28, 2021

Well, they will purchase and review your products and services and can be your biggest advocates. This power is why so many companies find themselves asking, “what is customer service?” ” This is a great question, but we will counter your question with another question, “what is customer success?”

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Call Center Customer Satisfaction ROI 52

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JUNE 30, 2020

There’s never been a year quite like 2020. Small businesses are struggling with cash flow and innovating around how to deliver on their products and services. Customer experience leaders are adapting to what customers need, as well as what can be reasonably offered. Customer behaviors changed in 2020, too.

Customer Journeys 143

Customer Journeys Brands Connections Touchpoint 143

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Guide to Revenue Generation by Gladly. 5 Experiences That Define Strong Customer Service by Wise Marketer Staff. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 94

Customer Service Employee Experience Touchpoint Customer Centricity 94

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JUNE 30, 2020

There’s never been a year quite like 2020. Small businesses are struggling with cash flow and innovating around how to deliver on their products and services. Customer experience leaders are adapting to what customers need, as well as what can be reasonably offered. Customer behaviors changed in 2020, too.

Customer Journeys 143

Customer Journeys Brands Connections Touchpoint 143

BlueOcean

JULY 12, 2018

That’s why we’ve compiled these must-read articles to keep you updated and give you some food for thought as you think about the future of your outsourced customer care. Strategic Partnerships with Contact Centers. “ 5 Procurement Tips for Seeking an Outsourced Contact Center.

Customer Care 185

Customer Care Trends Contact Center Chatbots 185

CSM Magazine

JANUARY 5, 2022

David Singer, Vice President of Product Strategy for Verint , explains why contact centers will need to stay agile to support the evolving needs of customers and employees. New technologies will help contact centers be more agile in the new year. Supporting Customer Engagement as Channel Preferences Evolve.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Competitive Advantage Employee Engagement Analytics 52

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Just 49% of managers believe that remote workers are meeting productivity expectations today, which is 24% lower than in 2020. Critical Thinking—The Most Needed Skill, And the Most Lacking 97% of consumers agree that customer service interactions have a direct impact on brand loyalty—which directly correlates to brand revenue.

Customer Service 59

Customer Service Contact Center Chatbots Analytics 59

Kustomer

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: In this episode of the Customer Service Secrets Podcast, Gabe Larsen is joined by two CX leaders, Michael Miller and Vikas Bhambri, to discuss how to manage different types of customer expectations and service expectations during a global pandemic. Intro Voice: (00:04).

Customer Expectations 85

Customer Expectations Management Communication Customers 85

CX Accelerator

JULY 1, 2020

Without a doubt, Covid-19 will leave an indelible impression on our planet, and it may even cause a paradigm shift for businesses and the way they meet their employees’ and customers’ expectations, especially regarding communication channels. Changing Expectations. Changing Expectations. Digital First Mentality.

Contact Center 266

Contact Center Call Center Call Center Solutions Roadmap 266

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

OCTOBER 13, 2020

“Wow our Customer Satisfaction Rate really went up this week!” The rich data provided by customers is the first ingredient in the art of innovation. The clues in those metrics provide insights into where the customer experience is or isn’t delivering on customer expectations.

Customer Journeys 143

Customer Journeys Customer Experience Net Promoter Score How To 143

Uniphore

JUNE 10, 2021

63% of customers churn after a bad experience* 60% of agents state they more helpful tool to handle complex customer interactions † 53% of contact centers find it harder to train agents effectively*. Effective coaching not only keeps agents from walking out, it also makes them better customer service providers.

Call Center 147

Call Center Contact Center Average Handle Time eBook 147

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Each year brings new ideas and new challenges to the customer service department. An interactive discussion featuring customer service leaders from the Boston Red Sox, HP, Intuit and UL on: 2019 a year in review, we’ll recap how changing customer expectations and new tech have changed our approaches to support.

Self Service 52

Self Service Customer Service Trends Contact Center 52

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2019

More and more businesses are taking the plunge and moving their contact centers from on-premise PBX to cloud phone systems. By 2020, 50% of call centers that don’t use cloud technology will have made the switch to cloud based phone systems. What are the benefits of moving to a cloud phone system for your contact center?

Contact Center 40

Contact Center System Multi-Channel Call Center 40

ProProfs Chat

MAY 6, 2020

Did you know that 67% of people worldwide believe that customer service as a whole is improving? One of the top reasons why customers have higher expectations from their preferred brands to offer the best service experience! Must-Read 53 Customer Experience Statistics for 2020 .

Customer Experience 66

Customer Experience Social Media e-support Comparison 66

CX Accelerator

JULY 1, 2020

Without a doubt, Covid-19 will leave an indelible impression on our planet, and it may even cause a paradigm shift for businesses and the way they meet their employees’ and customers’ expectations, especially regarding communication channels. Changing Expectations. Changing Expectations. Digital First Mentality.

Contact Center 182

Contact Center Call Center Call Center Solutions Roadmap 182

CSM Magazine

JUNE 1, 2018

In industries where companies depend on customer service excellence, success is driven by the right people, processes, and a cultural commitment to customer satisfaction. . Increasingly we see companies turning to artificial intelligence tools in order to, enable and drive an effective and friendly customer service operation.

Customer Service 70

Customer Service Airlines Contact Center Average Handle Time 70

ViiBE Blog

JANUARY 19, 2022

Before 2020, only a few companies across the globe had remote work best practices in place where they were used to allowing team members to work from home for a certain period of time regularly. Remote work and customer service Remote work was not a common sight in customer service. 5 Remote work challenges 2.1.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Net Promoter Score CRM e-support 52

ViiBE Blog

JANUARY 19, 2022

ViiBE Blog Customer service challenges of remote work Anna Gorina January 19, 2022 Share this article Contents Share this article Contents Before 2020, only a few companies across the globe had remote work best practices in place where they were used to allowing team members to work from home for a certain period of time regularly.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Net Promoter Score CRM e-support 52

Upstream Works

JANUARY 16, 2020

This is the last in a series of blog posts examining key contact center trends for 2020, and the first three lead up to this broader theme of innovation driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI). This means that AI applications for the contact center do not come fully-formed. 24/7 Self-service.

Innovation 78

Innovation Self Service Customer Journeys Contact Center 78

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

MetTel employees have been recognized for demonstrating superior billing-related customer service and going above and beyond for clients during the pandemic. This is the seventh consecutive year MetTel has won Stevie Awards for Customer Service. ” MetTel CX Billing Analyst Far Exceeded Customer Expectations. .

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Government Wireless Contact Center 52

Stella Connect

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Throughout the past two years, the customer service team has grown in importance, with the C-suite recognizing just how integral customer service is to meeting shifting customer expectations, embracing the rapid pace of digital transformation, and, ultimately, achieving business success. .

First Call Resolution 52

First Call Resolution Customer Service Effort Score Net Promoter Score 52

Vonage

JUNE 15, 2018

Despite the growth of live chat and other text-based customer service channels, communicating by phone is often still faster and more effective than typing messages. For this reason, BIA/Kelsey, a leading strategic advisory firm, predicts mobile calls to businesses will exceed 169 billion per year by 2020. .

Analytics 120

Analytics Contact Center First Call Resolution Policies 120

Interactions

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The way customers interact with business has changed too, including those in the financial industry. Online banking surged in 2020, with 76% of US adults logging in via their computer at least once a month to manage their finances. This pattern of self service banking is one that seems set to stay. Personalization.

Banking 62

Banking Trends Self Service Contact Center 62

BlueOcean

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Way back in the good old days of the early 2010s… It seems like a lifetime ago that we were asking ourselves how to handle customers in such a public forum. Or was it customer service? Even though social media doesn’t handle the lion’s share of support interactions, customers still demand a lot from it.

Omni-Channel 149

Omni-Channel Social Media Contact Center Self Service 149

Interactions

JUNE 17, 2021

But, we’re halfway through 2021 and it only feels right to do a check-in on where we stand with the evolution of contact centers and changes to customer experience. . I’m going to spend some time reflecting on a few of these predictions and the effect, if they prove to be true, that they will have on customers long term. .

Self Service 62

Self Service Contact Center Touchpoint Trends 62

Kustomer

JUNE 7, 2022

They built their business to connect with customers at scale. A great example of this is The Farmer’s Dog , a company dedicated to delivering safe and healthy pet food that totally nailed the customer-first approach. That shouldn’t be a surprise—we all know customers want what they want. Omnipresent, Guided Self-Service.

Customer Experience 90

Customer Experience Self Service e-support CRM 90

Upstream Works

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

At face value, providing seamless customer service should be the goal of every contact center. With so many technologies to manage, along with rising customer expectations, this can be harder than it seems. By extension, the easier you can make this look to the customer, the better the outcomes.

Contact Center 78

Contact Center Self Service Omni-Channel Social Media 78

BlueOcean

OCTOBER 7, 2021

In the midst of change brought on by the last year, the data tell us people are willing to wait longer on the phone in order to have a human interaction, whereas before 2020, they might have opted for self-serve or automation when faced with long hold times. Call Centers Go with the Flow.

Travel 218

Travel Industry Customer Experience Call Flow 218

Calabrio

AUGUST 1, 2017

The Economist Intelligence Unit recently released a report revealing 86 percent of CMOs and senior marketing executives believe that, by 2020, they will own the customer experience from start to finish. Customers expect personalized communication with brands, and those businesses that “get it” will win customer loyalty.

Customer Experience 100

Customer Experience Marketing Contact Center Competitive Advantage 100

Kustomer

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: In this episode of the Customer Service Secrets Podcast , Gabe Larsen is joined by two CX leaders, Michael Miller and Vikas Bhambri, to discuss managing customer expectations during a global pandemic. Companies are integrating AI into their CX to get a better handle on customer care.

Customer Expectations 53

Customer Expectations Management Communication Customers 53

Kustomer

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Listen and subscribe to our podcast: In this episode of the Customer Service Secrets Podcast , Gabe Larsen is joined by two CX leaders, Michael Miller and Vikas Bhambri, to discuss managing customer expectations during a global pandemic. Companies are integrating AI into their CX to get a better handle on customer care.

Customer Expectations 52

Customer Expectations Management Communication Customers 52

CSM Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2019

The customer service department is too often referred to as “just a cost center”. As experience overtakes price and product as a key brand differentiator, customer service is being recognized as the face of, and driver for, organization-wide strategy.

Customer Service Strategies 40

Customer Service Strategies Meeting Strategy Customer Service 40

Uniphore

JANUARY 25, 2022

As more companies incorporate emotion AI into their customer journey, customer comfort with, and subsequent demand for, the technology grows. Post-2020 could easily be called the start of the Zoom Era. Expect those numbers to grow as the technology matures and video becomes a more prevalent – and even preferred – CX channel.

Healthcare 130

Healthcare Video Banking Contact Center 130