ShepHyken

JANUARY 18, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 21 Tips for 2021 Customer Experience Excellence by Lynn Hunsaker. ClearAction) Here are 21 tips for achieving 2021 customer experience excellence in these areas and beyond. by Tracey Ruff.

Self Service 126

Self Service Customer Service Customer Journeys B2B 126

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Field Tested Tips for Aligning Customer Service and Marketing by Ronnie Gomez (Sprout Social) If a business is an orchestra, then every department is its own instrument. They decide if you keep your promise.

Customer Service 68

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Tips Brands 68

ShepHyken

AUGUST 6, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 25 Ways to Proactively Spot Your Customers’ Pain Points by Call Centre Helper Magazine (Call Centre Helper Magazine) When struggling to deal with customer demand, a lot of contact centres try to recruit more people.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Tips e-support B2C 62

Integrity Solutions

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

It’s easy to say that we put the customer first, but what does that actually look like in practice? 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 Today, the organizations that are delivering a superior customer experience are proving just how outdated that perspective is.

Customer Service Training 110

Customer Service Training Training Customer Service Contact Center 110

Kayako

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

When you think about businesses that are known for providing extraordinary customer service like Zappos, Amazon or Chick-Fil-A, they share a common trait. They’re obsessed with their customers. The brands mentioned above aren’t just shaping the customer service experience for their customers. The solution?

Culture 120

Culture Banking How To Customer Service 120

Bill Quiseng

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Highlight your culture by introducing your core values, describing the empowerment processes that employees can use to exceed customer expectations and offering specific stories when employees went above and beyond for your customers. Don’t bore your employees with rote customer service training.

Customer Centricity 195

Customer Centricity Exceptional Customer Service Culture Customer Service Training 195

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 22, 2021

However, as the expectations of these consumers rise at speeds that outpace company improvements in this area, it becomes paramount that they satisfy the needs their loyal customer base may have, from product or service satisfaction up through social media connectivity. . Build Customer Experience into your Company Culture.

Tips 145

Tips Customer Experience Management Return on Investment 145

ShepHyken

JUNE 28, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. America’s Best Customer Service Companies by Newsweek. My Comment: We start off this week with Newsweek’s list of America’s BEST customer service companies. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 142

Customer Service Government Customer Service Training Loyalty 142

ShepHyken

APRIL 12, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Reach for the solutions for which you lack full confidence you can deliver with little effort, but that will delight your customers or colleagues if you reach. Here are my top five picks from last week. Interesting idea.

Competitive Advantage 80

Competitive Advantage Customer Service Tips Culture 80

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Always thinking about how everything in life ties to customer service, I wondered, “What is a good recipe for customer service?” The Right Culture : This is where it starts. Leadership defines the customer service and CX vision for everyone to follow. So, I’ve listed some of the essential ingredients.

Customer Service 144

Customer Service Leadership Training Customer Service Training 144

ShepHyken

JANUARY 1, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Santa Claus Approach: Unwrapping Marketing Lessons from the Man in Red by Mark W Lamplugh Jr (Entrepreneur Media) A unique figure has transcended cultural boundaries, capturing imaginations and hearts across the globe.

Customer Service 57

Customer Service Social Media Loyalty B2C 57

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Last week, I shared ten ideas to drive a better customer experience in 2020. As promised, I’m back with ten more tips. Without any further delay, here are ten more ways to create a better customer experience in 2020. Create your customer service mantra. Customers love relevant information. This is a big one.

Customer Service 123

Customer Service Customer Experience Tips Social Media 123

ShepHyken

AUGUST 2, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Experience Strategies to Annoy or Delight Your Customers by Phil Britt. CMSWire) Let’s be frank: no company goes out of its way to produce miserable customer experiences. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 92

Customer Service Hospitality Ecommerce Loyalty 92

ShepHyken

JUNE 6, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. They could grow 10x faster, however, their obsession with their operational excellence, customer experience, and internal culture will not allow them to compromise any of those for more units and higher sales.

Customer Service 67

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Hotels Loyalty 67

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

It’s easier to get employees to care about customers by putting them in the place of customers. That’s why when clients bring me in to conduct customer service training for their teams, I ask participants to create a list of what they expect when they are customers. Stage a CAST Meeting.

Culture 53

Culture Customer Service Strategy Financial 53

Vonage

JULY 19, 2016

You can tell a lot about a company and its commitment to customers in the words employees use. Open your ears and you will find it’s easier to measure customer service levels than you might think. Well, as a personal favor, I’ll try to give you a call, but we don’t usually do this for customers.”. Your Service.

Measurement 120

Measurement Customer Service Self Service Travel 120

ShepHyken

AUGUST 10, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Increase Customer Loyalty: 5 Customer Retention Strategies by Christopher Hutchens. The New Qualities of Customer Service Excellence by Denyse Drummond-Dunn. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 93

Customer Service Customer Retention Loyalty Tips 93

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: We start this week’s Top Five roundup with an interview with customer culture expert Jeff Toister. The gold in the article is his simple three-step approach to building a customer-focused culture.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Chatbots Culture Customer Service Training 62

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Jury Is in on the Future of Customer Experience by Lisa Loftis. How Bad Customer Service Affects Your Business by Mansi Bhatia. In other words, it’s built into the culture.

Customer Service 115

Customer Service Culture Trends Touchpoint 115

Vonage

OCTOBER 24, 2016

When a company reaches the top, does customer service quality still matter? I recently organized a service bench-marking visit to Singapore for 22 Korean sales and service trainers. At the Singapore Airlines Cabin Crew Training Center, one visitor asked, “How does Singapore Airlines stay on top all these years?

Airlines 120

Airlines Customer Service Conference Culture 120

Integrity Solutions

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Most companies like to say they provide great customer service and deliver it with integrity, but what does that really mean? Have you created a customer service strategy that defines those expectations? . Implementing A Customer Service Strategy. Customer Service Strategy Through The Standards of Behavior.

Customer Service Strategies 79

Customer Service Strategies Strategy Customer Service Company 79

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Customer service and customer experience (CX) are more than what happens after the sale. It actually begins long before a customer ever makes a purchase. Then, there’s the experience during the sales process and what happens after the sale, which could include a typical customer support call and more.

Sales 92

Sales Customer Experience Tips Customer Service Training 92

ShepHyken

MARCH 18, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 1 0 Tips to Build a Customer Centric Work Culture by Vandita Grover. My Comment: Consistent accolades about a company’s customer service and experience don’t happen by accident.

Net Promoter Score 87

Net Promoter Score Customer Service Omni-Channel Customer Centricity 87

ShepHyken

MAY 28, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Cramer sat down with Apple’s SVP of services Eddy Cue earlier Tuesday at the inaugural CNCB CEO Summit in Santa Barbara. My Comment: How do you improve the ratings your customers give you?

Customer Service 64

Customer Service Hospitality Customer Centricity B2C 64

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 10 Examples Of Amazing Customer Service Departments For Customer Service Week by Blake Morgan. Customer Service Inspiration from my Bookshelf by Jeremy Watkin.

Customer Service 85

Customer Service Customer Retention Culture Tips 85

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

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Great CX Debate: Should Customer Experiences Be Effortless or Exceptional? Impressed by the genius of Van Gogh, pretend you could hire him as your customer experience consultant. by Jon Picoult.

Customer Service 90

Customer Service Retail Interaction Hospitality 90

ShepHyken

JUNE 17, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 7 Powerful Customer Service Phrases You Need to Use by Josh Carlyle. Qminder) Here are 7 powerful customer service phrases that can support your interaction with customers. Top Five Bonuses.

Customer Service 109

Customer Service Call Center Feedback Culture 109

ShepHyken

APRIL 18, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Tracking Customer Experience? The Drum) Ask any brand to rate their customer experience on a scale of one to 10 and most will probably choose a high number. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 70

Customer Service Customer Centricity Retail Customers 70

ShepHyken

JANUARY 3, 2018

With that in mind, I’d like to share five customer service tips every business must do to stay competitive in 2018: Embrace the changing expectations of your customer: This one I’ve touted every year. The customer expects more than ever. The company that makes it easier and more convenient for the customer wins.

Customer Service 111

Customer Service Self Service Tips Social Media 111

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. Focus on the human experience, the digital experience and the culture.

Customer Service 88

Customer Service Contact Center Customer Centricity B2B 88

Blake Morgan

JANUARY 20, 2022

These 30 top blogs cover a wide variety of CX-related topics, from creating a customer-centric culture to refining the contact center or delivering personalized experiences. With more than 30 years of experience in all areas of CX, Annette uses her blog, CX Journey, to help transform business culture to become customer-centric.

Case Study 96

Case Study Customer Journeys Competitive Advantage Customer Centricity 96

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. 3 Techniques to Help you Really Understand your Customers by Shay Namdarian. My Comment: Let’s start this week’s top five with a short article that has three simple tips to help you better understand your customer.

Customer Service 82

Customer Service Hospitality Customer Centricity Competitive Advantage 82

ShepHyken

AUGUST 6, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 8 Tips for Delivering Authentic Customer Support by Tamina Steil. My Comment: Want to deliver authentic customer service that connects with your customers? Is your culture thriving?

Customer Service 67

Customer Service Social Media Culture Tips 67

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Using Social Media to Connect with Your Most Loyal Customers by Michael A. ” On the contrary, customer centricity starts inside of the organization. It is part of the culture.

Customer Service 111

Customer Service Self Service Social Media Customer Centricity 111

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 3, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. On a recent flight, the author of this article met “Captain Adams,” who not only flew the plane but set the culture, empowered the crew and was the perfect example of a leader focused on the customer experience.

Customer Service 102

Customer Service Retail Airlines Social Media 102

Stella Connect

JANUARY 4, 2022

Customer service coaching refers to the practice of ongoing communication between the agent and their manager to hone in on how to improve on specific skills, achieve specific goals, and develop their craft so they can handle even the most difficult customer interactions. Coaching Customer Service Agents for Individual Growth.

Customer Service Training 97

Customer Service Training Training Tips Customer Service 97