ShepHyken

APRIL 11, 2018

His plea was, “We are so NOT customer-focused, and we need to be!” He then shared what may be one of the most crystal-clear examples of the difference between a company that is customer focused and one that isn’t. Whether you’re customer-focused or not, this exercise is helpful. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Customer Focused Self Service Touchpoint Banking 101

CSM Magazine

JULY 18, 2023

The customer service landscape is experiencing a fundamental transition as a result of changing customer expectations, technological improvements, and the pursuit of excellent client experiences. The Rise of Omnichannel Support The rise of omnichannel support is one of the most noticeable changes in customer service.

Customer Centricity 52

Customer Centricity Self Service Customer Service Omni-Channel 52

Verint

APRIL 2, 2018

What would happen if self-service were more accessible, easier to use, and capable of resolving considerably more complex issues without escalating to an agent? Artificial Intelligence has the potential to redefine what’s possible in self-service. AI is exciting and has tremendous potential. Learn From Others.

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Self Service Strategy Chatbots How To 42

Comm100

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

This will enable you to track the customer journey and behaviour more efficiently. It also allows you to create a more customer-focused experience. You can proactively engage with customers by soliciting feedback, sending timely messages, and starting meaningful conversations.

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Financial Trends Self Service Customer Experience 200

Verint

MARCH 21, 2018

Last week Verint announced new customer self-service capabilities, including intelligent virtual assistants (IVAs) and enterprise chatbots powered by an open, modular Artificial Intelligence (AI) engine. The new capabilities enable Verint to deliver strong AI-based self-service solutions across both voice and digital channels.

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Self Service Chatbots User Experience Customers 36

SurveySensum

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

You reach out to their customer service, and within seconds, a friendly chatbot listens to your issue properly and provides you with the answer, gathering valuable customer feedback. That’s the power of good customer service! In this blog, we’ll explore seven customer service trends for 2024.

Trends 52

Trends Self Service Customer Service Chatbots 52

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Assuming that every other airline has these self-service digital options, what if one didn’t? More and more customers are looking for digital and self-service options. Our customer experience research finds that 41% of customers prefer digital first and the phone second. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Fashion Self Service Interaction Airlines 127

Blake Morgan

MAY 3, 2022

When faced with the changes and challenges of the pandemic, Lyft took the opportunity to improve its digital services and undergo a digital transformation. . The result is a frictionless experience that continues to disrupt the industry and shine as an example for all customer-focused digital brands. . Lasting Transformation.

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Customer Focused Self Service Transportation Effort Score 59

TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

As companies embrace the digitization of customer support, the new standard is much more than a phone conversation with a call center representative or a visit from a field agent. This list is an homage to the business leaders and influencers pushing the envelope when it comes to innovation in customer experience. Follow on LinkedIn.

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Customer Service Contact Center Chief Customer Officer Call Center 251

TechSee

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Contact center leadership must think strategically and find sustainable call center cost reduction strategies that do not compromise the quality and efficiency of the brand’s service. Slash inbound inquiries with self-service. Identify three to five issues that drive most of your inbound customer contacts.

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Call Center Self Service Strategy Contact Center 196

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 128

Self Service Customer Service Customer Journeys B2B 128

ShepHyken

APRIL 4, 2023

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. There will be a point where this becomes a problem for businesses that force the obligation to tip on the customer.

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Tips Self Service Hotels Customer Service Training 124

ShepHyken

MAY 10, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 8 Ways to Win Customer Loyalty With Streamlined Customer Support by Samuel O’Brien. And number five is to “Create Self Help Portals.” Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 156

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Self Service Knowledge Base 156

ShepHyken

JUNE 19, 2019

Empowerment: When we talk about empowerment, we’re usually referring to empowering employees to take care of the customer. In this case, it’s empowering the customer to take control of their situation. Self-service tools are a powerful way to take care of the customer’s questions and problems quickly and efficiently.

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Self Service Customer Service Conference Customer Service Training 132

InMoment XI

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Omnichannel experiences make it easier for customers to engage with a brand by providing multiple channels through which they can interact. Whether they prefer to shop online, visit a physical store, or contact customer service via social media, customers have the flexibility to choose the most convenient option for them.

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Omni-Channel Customer Experience Social Media Touchpoint 260

Verint

DECEMBER 18, 2017

Like just about everything else, the self-service channel will experience significant change in the next few years—potentially more than it has in decades. What will happen to the classic IVR?

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Self Service Innovation Customer Engagement Engagement 24

ShepHyken

MARCH 30, 2022

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. That seems pretty simple.

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Customer Service Strategies Customer Service Strategy Self Service 68

CSM Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2024

With increasing digital advancements, people tend to look for personalized services and automated self-service options, which help save time and give prompt responses. This saves time and helps the customer focus on fixing their problem rather than making long calls and filling out forms.

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Insurance Industry Self Service Customer Service 59

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.

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Customer Service Self Service Retail Entertainment 128

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. A Pop Culture Guide to Customer Care Training by Matt Searfoss. TCFCR) Looking for a guide to build your customer care training session off of? Five Ways to Humanize Customer Service by Jeff Toister.

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Self Service Customer Service Customer Service Training Customer Care 82

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!

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Customer Service Self Service Contact Center Tips 124

CX Journey

JULY 15, 2014

In your company, is "customer focus" just a poster on the wall? How many times have you walked into an establishment and been bombarded by posters or signs about customer satisfaction, listening to customers, great customer service, etc.? Take care of the customer. Not lip service. Mahatma Gandhi.

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Customer Service Self Service Customer Focused Customers 206

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Five Customer-Service Lessons From the Late Tony Hsieh by Ann-Marie Alcántara. Wall Street Journal) The former chief executive of Zappos, the online shoe retailer, had a unique approach toward customers.

Customer Service 148

Customer Service Self Service eBook Loyalty Programs 148

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Customer Service Will Never Go Out of Style. Keeping Customer Service Relevant to Self-Service and Proactive Service. They discuss the evolution of customer service and customer needs in a digital world, and how companies can employ self-service and proactive service to meet customer demands.

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Self Service Chatbots Culture Customer Service 102

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Ways to Move From Customer Service to Customer Care by Patrick McCullough. Destination CRM) What’s the difference between customer service and customer care? How about “customer care?”

Self Service 68

Self Service Customer Service Chatbots Customer Care 68

ShepHyken

MAY 1, 2019

I’ve talked and written about the differences between customer service and the customer experience, also known as CX. Customer service is typically what transpires between people throughout the buying process or when there is a problem. When you need support, there are good self-service options.

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Brands Customer Service Self Service Advertising 124

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Heroes: 5 Happy Holiday Tales by Cassandra Vincent. CSAT.AI) The holiday season is rife with customer service horror stories from both customers and workers.

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Loyalty Programs Customer Service Self Service Retail 65

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Make Every Day Valentine’s Day by Showing Love and Empathy to Customers by Janelle Estes. 10 B2B Customer Experience Myths & How to Improve Your CX Maturity by Lynn Hunsaker. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Self Service B2B Retail 98

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. If Customer Service Reps Were Honest [Spooky Edition]: The Scary Reality Your Customer Service Agents Face Every Day Plus How You Can Help by Veronica Krieg. Well, consider this a refresher.

Customer Service 106

Customer Service Self Service Tips Guidelines 106

Vonage

MARCH 26, 2018

Personalized customer service is about treating people as individuals. In an age where customers can buy into your products and services from almost anywhere in the world, this has become increasingly complex. Give customers choice Customers don’t think in terms of channels.

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Omni-Channel Self Service Customer Experience Social Media 145

ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2017

Every week, I’m asked, “What is changing in customer service?” The expected answer is that I’ll talk about all the new ways customer service and support is conducted – and I do. There’s self-service solutions that include robust frequently asked questions and video. And, in the end the customer is happy.

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Customer Service Self Service Social Media Customer Service Training 117

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Ways to Level Up Your Customer Service in 2021 by Reuben Yonatan. Fast Company) Providing exceptional customer service is a tried and tested way for brands to stand out and succeed. Same for CX.

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Customer Service Hospitality Rewards Programs Self Service 73

Blake Morgan

APRIL 12, 2022

Steve Harding, Area Vice President of ServiceNow , says customer service starts with an effortless experience. Many companies focus on channels, but channels don’t solve customer problems, especially if they aren’t connected. At the end of the day, customer service is a human experience.

Self Service 59

Self Service How To Contact Center B2B 59

ShepHyken

APRIL 22, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Why Anxious Customers Prefer Human Customer Service by Michelle A. But what’s less clear is the toll these self-service interactions may take on customers. Shell and Ryan W.

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Self Service Customer Service Competitive Advantage Case Study 78

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 113

Customer Service Self Service Tips Social Media 113

Verint

APRIL 26, 2018

Have you ever had a ‘game over’ experience, where you’re searching for an answer on a self-help website, and nothing seems to answer your questions? What do you do— search again? Browse page after page of results?

Self Service 37

Self Service Contact Center Innovation Interaction 37

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.

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Omni-Channel Customer Service Self Service Retail 68