ShepHyken

JULY 19, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Internal Customer Service: What You Must Know by Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead. Here are 18 of the most reliable ways to make sure your internal customer service is up there with the best. by Mary Drumond.

Customer Service 143

Customer Service Chief Customer Officer Contact Center Customer Service Training 143

Blake Morgan

MAY 3, 2022

The result is a frictionless experience that continues to disrupt the industry and shine as an example for all customer-focused digital brands. . Customer-Centric Mindset. Contact center agents have valuable insights to solve and prevent issues. Pandemic Shift.

Customer Focused 59

Customer Focused Self Service Transportation Effort Score 59

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. For those solely focused on customer service and experience, pay attention to the comments about AI, chatbots and virtual assistants. Here are my top five picks from last week. You need all three (or more).

Customer Service 87

Customer Service Contact Center Customer Centricity B2B 87

Playvox

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

It’s often the continuous improvement or quality management (QM) piece where contact centers struggle. In an era of agent turnover, budget cuts, and fleeting customer loyalty, it’s useful to explore the evolution of quality management from its traditional, compliance-focused roots to a modern, customer-centric approach.

Customer Centricity 83

Customer Centricity Contact Center Management Customer Satisfaction 83

ShepHyken

JULY 26, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Negative Employee Experiences Can Translate Into Poor Customer Service, Report Says by Emilie Shumway. (HR How to Build Customer Loyalty with a Thank You Page by Thomas Griffin. Sixty-four percent of U.S.

Customer Service 101

Customer Service Contact Center Customer Retention Poor Customer Service 101

SaleMove

MARCH 12, 2021

Ignoring the cloud, or currently for customer-focused teams, dismissing the shift to automation and AI-driven technologies can prove to be fatal. Bots are fundamentally changing how contact centers and customer care departments function. The key is in assessing the right technology among the pack. .

Contact Center 97

Contact Center Self Service Customer Care Innovation 97

ShepHyken

APRIL 5, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Balancing Humanization and Digitization: 3 Key Customer Service Trends by Jordy Leiser. Here are three customer service trends brands should prepare for in 2021. Start listening today!

Customer Service 121

Customer Service Self Service Contact Center Tips 121

ShepHyken

MAY 24, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How To Thank A Customer For Their Business | Tips, Tricks, & Budget-Friendly Ideas by Philipp Wolf. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author.

Customer Service 152

Customer Service Customer Retention Loyalty Retail 152

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Call center optimization goes beyond minor operational adjustments. It represents a holistic approach that is aimed at transforming call center functions into a streamlined, customer-focused powerhouse. The ultimate objectives are crystal clear: Boost Customer Satisfaction : Happy customers are loyal customers.

Call Center 105

Call Center Tools Contact Center Net Promoter Score 105

Omnicus

AUGUST 9, 2016

Customer service is more complex today than ever before. Cloud-based contact centers have offered businesses the perfect solution for the ongoing challenges of customer service. In addition, the customer care experience is usually the first impression a potential buyer or client has with your company.

Customer Service 140

Customer Service Contact Center Customer Care Customers 140

Brad Cleveland Blog

JULY 27, 2023

Unfortunately, that’s not always the case with customer service coaching. The good news is research shows that employees want to know … Continue reading → The post Building Trust and Empowerment with Customer-Focused Coaching appeared first on Brad Cleveland.

Customer Focused 49

Customer Focused Customers Customer Service Contact Center 49

ShepHyken

JULY 12, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Top Customer Service Trends: Digital Channels Overtake Service Options by Phillip Britt. Customer Service Competency Class Now a Requirement for Fordham Admission by Isabella Scipioni.

Customer Service 124

Customer Service Self Service Retail Entertainment 124

TechSee

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Contact centers are always looking for ways to reduce costs. This is particularly true during periods of uncertainty and economic downturn, when call center cost savings contribute to business continuity. The Best Call Center Cost Reduction Strategies. Time – help agents resolve customers’ issue faster.

Call Center 196

Call Center Self Service Strategy Contact Center 196

Call Experts

MAY 6, 2021

And from there, you will become the company that has poor customer service and doesn’t care about your clients. More than 55% of property managers state they want to improve customer service, providing a more social face to the business. The contact center is the essential partner for your business.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Call Center Management Poor Customer Service 52

Brad Cleveland Blog

MARCH 3, 2023

To customers, this was just confirmation the restaurant … Continue reading → The post 6 Traits of a Customer-Focused Culture appeared first on Brad Cleveland. Referrals spread rapidly, reviews were positive, and before long, the waits to get in became longer.

Customer Focused 54

Customer Focused Culture Customers Contact Center 54

ShepHyken

JANUARY 31, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 10 Ways to Build Trusting Relationships with Your Customers by Atlanta Small Business Network. This short article has several ideas on how to serve disloyal customers. State of the Contact Center 2022 by Fonolo.

Customer Service 64

Customer Service Contact Center Trends Loyalty 64

ShepHyken

APRIL 9, 2021

Did you know 90% of Americans consider customer service as the key factor when deciding whether to do business with a company? If you’re a customer-focused organization, you need to prioritize customer service. Customer Service Telephone Skills to Master. The first impression is the last.

Customer Service 139

Customer Service Call Center Contact Center Communication 139

ShepHyken

AUGUST 16, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 16 Great Customer Service Tips and Examples by Tom Coombe. Small Business Trends) Customer service in the U.S. Small Business Trends) Customer service in the U.S.

Customer Service 88

Customer Service Social Media Tips Multi-Channel 88

Calabrio

JULY 28, 2020

Christine Kolbeson is Senior Manager of Business Operations at Rackspace, a leading provider of expertise and managed services across all the major public and private cloud technologies. The organization has 4 contact centers employing 1600 agents handling calls, chats, and tickets. Reduced queue backlogs by 41 percent.

Net Promoter Score 200

Net Promoter Score Contact Center CRM Resources 200

Avaya

APRIL 27, 2017

But this May 22-25, when you arrive in Orlando for the 2017 ICMI Contact Center Expo and Conference , we think you’ll be heading for what we like to call the second happiest place on earth. We’ll show customer-focused companies our latest innovations. We are passionate about making a difference for your business.

Contact Center 54

Contact Center Omni-Channel Customer Journeys Multi-Channel 54

ShepHyken

JANUARY 6, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 8 CX Design & Strategy Trends You Need To Know: Looking Back On The 2019 Contact Center by Matt Wujciak. That said, ROX can apply to any part of the customer experience. The concept of ROX is a new one.

Customer Service 104

Customer Service Contact Center Customer Journeys Employee Experience 104

ShepHyken

AUGUST 24, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Can Artificial Intelligence Improve Your Customer Service? The question is, do they really improve your customer service? Here are my top five picks from last week. by Mitul Makadia.

Customer Service 83

Customer Service Contact Center Tips Chatbots 83

ShepHyken

MAY 25, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to calculate your customer retention rate by Bryce Baer. Video tutorials can give customers a visual description of what they need. How Contact Centers are Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis by Jason Sterns.

Customer Service 61

Customer Service Contact Center ROI Customer Retention 61

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Talkdesk Research Reveals the Role of Customer Service in Driving Consumer Loyalty Will Expand Beyond Support. A good customer support experience drives loyalty. (We Customer Experience by Tyler Gallagher.

Customer Service 69

Customer Service Hospitality Contact Center Loyalty 69

ShepHyken

JULY 4, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 7 Top AI Trends in Customer Service by Zendesk. EnterpriseAI) Ever-evolving technology is constantly changing how customer service is done. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Journeys 69

Customer Journeys Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty 69

CX Accelerator

JULY 1, 2020

Before Covid-19, customers chose companies that differentiate on experience, and 81% of customers switch to another brand as a result of bad customer service (American Express). Now more than ever, the customer experience is the battleground for brand loyalty. Changing Expectations. Back To CX Accelerator Blog

Contact Center 266

Contact Center Call Center Call Center Solutions Roadmap 266

SaleMove

MARCH 12, 2021

Ignoring the cloud, or currently for customer-focused teams, dismissing the shift to automation and AI-driven technologies can prove to be fatal. First, that could be quite costly since the number of apps, tools and platforms are proliferating as the customer experience becomes a leading business priority.

Contact Center 52

Contact Center Self Service Customer Care Innovation 52

Eptica

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2019 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Marketing Manager National Customer Service Week 2019: The 3 key factors behind successful customer service. This annual global event is the perfect opportunity to emphasize the importance of customer service to the bottom line.

Customer Service 60

Customer Service Self Service Contact Center Customer Centricity 60

Lumoa

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A customer mentions during a service call that they’ve had trouble finding the new permissions settings in their account dashboard. While canceling their account, a customer indicates that “customer service” was the main reason they are leaving. Customize your brand to better align with your customers’ needs.

Analysis 423

Analysis Data How To Customer Centricity 423

Brad Cleveland Blog

JULY 27, 2023

Unfortunately, that’s not always the case with customer service coaching. The good news is research shows that employees want to know … Continue reading → The post Building Trust and Empowerment with Customer-Focused Coaching appeared first on Brad Cleveland.

Customer Focused 26

Customer Focused Customers Customer Service Contact Center 26

NICE inContact

MARCH 26, 2019

Most contact centers share a goal of delivering excellent customer service. Disjointed policies, processes, technology and practices can all be obstacles en route to excellent customer service. Have customer focus as a shared value at all levels. But how many truly achieve that objective?

Customer Experience 152

Customer Experience Contact Center Policies System 152

ShepHyken

AUGUST 19, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Which is Your CX Priority: Satisfied Customers or Profit? LinkedIn) What should your ultimate goal be when designing your customers’ experiences? Satisfied customers or profit. by Mary Drumond.

Customer Service 116

Customer Service Leadership Ecommerce Culture 116

Integrity Solutions

AUGUST 3, 2018

By Bruce Wedderburn Over the past few years, contact centers have dramatically increased investments in emerging and disruptive technologies to help improve key efficiency metrics. But how is the growth of technology impacting and even reshaping the role of the contact center agent?

Contact Center 43

Contact Center Call Center Competitive Advantage Training 43

ShepHyken

MARCH 21, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 15 Stats About Post-Covid Customer Service by Blake Morgan. Chief on that list is updating customer service efforts. Our customer service research supports the theme.

Omni-Channel 67

Omni-Channel Customer Service Self Service Retail 67

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 2, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Steve Miller, Head of Customer Success at Cirrus , a contact center solution that helps companies engage with their customers. He shares the benefits of excellent customer experience for your customers and employees. At the heart of all contact centers sit the agents.

Contact Center 69

Contact Center Customer Experience Omni-Channel Social Media 69

ShepHyken

JANUARY 22, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. AI improves field service quality and customer experience by Vala Afshar (ZDNET) Research shows that 80% of high performing field service organizations use artificial intelligence.

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Self Service Contact Center Loyalty 48

Integrity Solutions

AUGUST 3, 2018

The human touch is more critical than ever in a contact center environment that is being increasingly driven by technology. By Bruce Wedderburn Over the past few years, contact centers have dramatically increased investments in emerging and disruptive technologies to help improve key efficiency metrics.

Contact Center 40

Contact Center Call Center Competitive Advantage Training 40