CSM Magazine

JULY 30, 2020

When it comes to providing the best possible service to your customers, the people you hire make all the difference. Busy customer service managers sometimes make the mistake of hiring new reps without much discernment and end up with a team member that is just “doing a job” rather than providing outstanding customer care.

Customer Service 59

Customer Service Customer Service Representative Policies Communication 59

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Customer Service should be a human experience. Countless companies have lost sight of that crucial fact, often relying on chat or never-ending touch-tone menus that frustrate customers immensely. So much so, that those disgruntled customers often choose to take their business elsewhere. Lost customers mean lost profit.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Social Media Multi-Channel Poor Customer Service 52

CSM Magazine

MAY 30, 2022

Apple is well known for their outstanding customer service. In this article, we will take a look at some keys ways that Apple provides excellent customer care. From providing knowledgeable support staff to allowing customers to easily contact them, Apple goes above and beyond to ensure their customers are happy.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Policies Training Exercises 52

Hallmark Business Connections

AUGUST 26, 2021

This article was originally published on Business 2 Community. Normally, the first full week in October provides a prime opportunity for companies across all industries to showcase their passion for customers and the employees who serve them. Recognizing Customer Service Week is more important than ever in our current climate.

Customer Service 77

Customer Service Case Study Customer Service Representative Entertainment 77

Kustomer

AUGUST 11, 2022

Today, customers know more than ever before. They have access to customer reviews via social media, use self-service resources to educate themselves on products and services, and are well-versed on the web to find the information they need. What Is Effective Customer Service?

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Social Media Self Service Loyalty 98

Magellan Solutions

APRIL 25, 2023

How do you rate your customer support services? Every business must exhibit excellent customer support services to win more loyal customers. The customer support service levels reflect how well you’re able to respond to customers’ inquiries and resolve their concerns.

Call Center 52

Call Center Poor Customer Service Customer Service Representative Customer Care 52

ShepHyken

MARCH 16, 2018

This week we feature an article by Marlene Caroseli who shares some great activities and questions to help customer service representatives improve their service and make the customers experience better. – Shep Hyken. Chip Bell is known for helping organizations create a customer-centric culture.

Customer Service Representative 76

Customer Service Representative Customer Centricity Exercises Customers 76

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

CSM Magazine

JUNE 16, 2022

The revenue of most businesses is directly tied to the customer experience. . That shows that customers value the shopping experience as much as the product’s price. Research shows that most customers are likely to spend more for a better experience. Here are five best practices to improve the customer service experience.

Ecommerce 52

Ecommerce Net Promoter Score Customer Service Customer Experience 52

Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 8, 2017

Neither of them provides a Customer Experience worth mentioning—at least not in a positive light. We asked the Customer Experience professionals there to name a Telecom they admired for the experience they provided. Rather than this be a rant let’s look at the key issues with Telecom’s Customer Experience? It’s lose-lose.

Customer Experience 124

Customer Experience Customer Centricity Poor Customer Service Customer Service Representative 124

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 14, 2021

AI-powered personalization helps organizations to boost consumer engagement, loyalty, revenue and gain a more complete understanding of their customers – all in real-time. As more and more businesses strive to compete and outcompete one another on customer service, the CX landscape will continue to change. Faster Response Times.

Virtual Agent 52

Virtual Agent Customer Service Chatbots Customer Service Representative 52

ShepHyken

MARCH 24, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Manuel Grenacher, writes about how using bots can help manage and improve the customer experience. Used properly, I believe bots can be an customer service excellent tool. When a customer gets in touch, the bot replies instantly. Shep Hyken.

Company 91

Company Customer Experience Airlines Chatbots 91

Kustomer

MAY 18, 2020

Today, customers know more than ever before. They have access to continual customer reviews via social media, use self-service resources to educate themselves on products and services, and are well-versed in the digital space to find the information they need. What Makes a Customer Service Conversation Effective?

Customer Service 52

Customer Service e-support Self Service Social Media 52

CSM Magazine

JUNE 24, 2022

When you’re playing for real money online, you can’t afford to have subpar customer service. Casino customer service is often called upon by new players who have questions about bonus conditions or technical difficulties with online gambling software, such as withdrawal requests that do not go through.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Loyalty Programs e-support Banking 52

ShepHyken

MARCH 14, 2018

You finally get to a customer service rep. You tell your story and the customer service rep responds, “I’m sorry, that’s not my department.” Since customer service has become a center of attention for most companies (even though some still don’t get it right), “That’s not my department” is being heard less and less.

Wait Times 108

Wait Times Customer Service Training Customers Customer Service 108

Tricia Morris

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

The 2015 Employee Engagement Trends Report shows customer service employees are among the least engaged, falling behind human resources, sales, marketing, engineering, R & D, operations, finance and IT (in that order) when it comes to on-the-job engagement. Cost Center or Value Center. Small Change Can Make a Difference.

Engagement 40

Engagement Customer Service Customer Service Representative Employee Engagement 40

CSM Magazine

JULY 2, 2021

Reliable and trained customer support representatives are essential for any business. When you outsource your call center answering services, you’ll find that your business processes faster. It is why outsourcing customer support representatives is so lucrative. Reach More Customers. Wrapping Up.

Call Center 52

Call Center e-support Wait Times Retail 52

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Customer Opportunity. Just last week I wrote an article about companies that ask customers to repeat their problems, account numbers and more. So consider this a follow-up to that article that approaches the subject from a completely different angle. But, sometimes it’s okay to ask a customer to repeat their story.

Customer Service Representative 48

Customer Service Representative Customer Service Training Customers Customer Service 48

SurveySparrow

MARCH 12, 2019

Getting feedback from customers is usually about collecting a bunch of data, usually just for market research and not always do you find companies making changes based on the feedback that is received, which makes it an open loop system. Closing the loop ensures that the customer’s inquiries are acted upon, thus satisfying them.

System 75

System Feedback Survey Touchpoint 75

CSM Magazine

AUGUST 30, 2021

Customer service teams face numerous challenges when dealing with customers and keeping them happy. The top four process risks that customer service teams should be aware of include disgruntled clients, insufficient information systems, training, and warranty. Disgruntled Clients. How Is NPS Calculated?

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Customer Service Representative Net Promoter Score NPS 52

GetFeedback

MAY 2, 2019

Customer experience is not a new concept. We heard by now that the battleground for business growth lies in your ability to provide a better customer experience than any of your competitors. The following sections come from Kapiche’s eBook: “ What’s the Real Value of Customer Experience?

Strategy 261

Strategy Net Promoter Score ROI Effort Score 261

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Consider a scenario in which your customer care personnel are experienced yet exhausted. You know you want to customize each customer engagement, but finding the balance between successfully listening to consumers and keeping them going through the pipeline is increasingly challenging.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Strategy Customer Care System 52

CSM Magazine

MARCH 14, 2020

At first sight, it might not seem like project management has a lot to do with customer service. When thinking of a PM, we picture someone sitting behind a desk, elbows deep in paperwork, not someone working in the dynamic and interactive environment of customer service. Having a customer-oriented mindset.

Customer Service 75

Customer Service Management Course Customer Satisfaction 75

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Customer care is an integral part of any successful business. After all, potential or loyal customers will often engage with customer care teams to inquire about a product or ask for help regarding specific issues that they may be facing. Chatbots are a great way to increase productivity of your customer service.

Technology 102

Technology How To Chatbots Self Service 102

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Customer care is an integral part of any successful business. After all, potential or loyal customers will often engage with customer care teams to inquire about a product or ask for help regarding specific issues that they may be facing. Chatbots are a great way to increase productivity of your customer service.

Technology 101

Technology How To Chatbots Self Service 101

Russel Lolacher

MARCH 8, 2021

In providing customer care to your customers through frontline services (social media platforms, LIVE chat, phone, in-person), you will engage every day – answering questions, correcting misinformation, listening to concerns, passing on feedback, etc. Take Self Care Seriously. Take Self Care Seriously.

Social Media 64

Social Media Policies Exercises Customer Service Representative 64

NobelBiz

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Call center customer service has a strong bearing on customer satisfaction and your business as a whole. So, improving call center customer service becomes necessary in order to make your business stand out. So, improving call center customer service becomes necessary in order to make your business stand out.

Call Center 52

Call Center Customer Service How To Net Promoter Score 52

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

From October 1-5, thousands of organizations around the world will recognize Customer Service Week. It’s encouraging to see companies across all types of industries make an effort to celebrate their commitment to customer satisfaction. In many cases, Customer Service Week falls flat on strategy.

Connections 40

Connections Customer Service Strategy Employee Engagement 40

ShepHyken

MARCH 17, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Paul Comarto, writes about how the use of text messaging and live chat are influencing customer service. As companies are making an effort to provide better customer service, they must look at every option for their customers. – Shep Hyken.

Customer Service 92

Customer Service How To Connections Social Media 92

NobelBiz

APRIL 5, 2022

The customer experience can make or break your business, so it’s important to understand the factors that make a great customer service representative and a great contact center. In this article, we detail 10 of the biggest Risk Factors that most Contact Centers face And How To Resolve Each One of Them.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Call Center First Call Resolution How To 52

NobelBiz

JANUARY 10, 2021

We answer it all, in this article. According to a recent Juniper Research estimate, chatbots will have 22 billion contact centers with customer interactions by 2023. Typically, contact centers would use a chatbot to increase sales or improve customer service via messaging services or boost their communication channel presence.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Chatbots Virtual Agent Call Center 52