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The Number One Customer Service Strategy

ShepHyken

We just released our annual customer service research where we surveyed more than 1,000 consumers and asked what customer service experiences are most likely to cause you to come back. All a typical customer wants is for someone to be nice to them, with a willingness to take care of them.

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Top Ten Customer Service and Customer Experience Predictions for 2023

ShepHyken

Customers Will Be Smarter and More Demanding Than Ever – I may sound like a broken record as I start each year with this prediction. Regardless of the type of business you’re in (B2B, B2C, B2B2C), everyone is a consumer. Our customer service research revealed that 87% of Baby Boomers, who make up over 21% of the U.S.

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Tipping Used to Be For Good Service

ShepHyken

Now customers are being asked to tip at auto shops, retail outlets and more. I recently bought a candy bar and paid through the store’s self-service checkout system. Our customer service research finds almost half of American consumers are willing to pay more for good service.

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Customer Service Training: Empowering A Service Mindset

Integrity Solutions

In the past, customer service centers were viewed as cost centers or expenses. Today, the organizations that are delivering a superior customer experience are proving just how outdated that perspective is. But great customer experiences don’t just happen.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles For the Week of January 23, 2017

ShepHyken

(BizReport) Despite more service providers moving towards digital interaction, a more personal touch in customer service helps drive loyalty and retention, according to a global study from Verint Systems. The phone used to be the main way customers connected with companies, but not anymore. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Excellent Customer Service Is Your Company’s Secret Weapon

Integrity Solutions

Doing it right the first time tells your customers that you value their time and that the people in your organization have the power to solve problems in the moment. What to Look for In Customer Service Training Programs. A customer service culture has to be built on more than just words.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles For the Week of April 30, 2018

ShepHyken

Phone Is King for Customer Experience by Blair Pleasant. (No No Jitter) Recent Five9 survey data shows digital consumers, regardless of age, still want to talk to customer service agents. It’s still the number one way customers connect with the companies they do business with. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.