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Does Your Company Have A Customer Service Strategy?

Integrity Solutions

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. Get Employee Input To Guide The Strategy.

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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 Today, the organizations that are delivering a superior customer experience are proving just how outdated that perspective is.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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Three Customer Service and CX Metrics Every Employee Needs to Understand

ShepHyken

Many of you who read my articles or watch my videos may not have jobs related to customer service or CX measurement, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pay attention to what I’m about to share. It’s right out of my book I’ll Be Back: How to Get Customers To Come Back Again and Again. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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“We Deliver Amazing Customer Service”: The Difference Between Perception and Reality

ShepHyken

After they do a self-assessment, which is their perception, they should – if they haven’t already – survey their customers to discover their reality. That’s the most accurate way to measure the difference. Leaders should “mystery shop” their companies themselves. They should learn firsthand what it’s like to be a customer.

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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of October 2, 2023

ShepHyken

In an age where products and services are often similar, it’s the memorable and positive interactions that truly distinguish one brand from another. My Comment: For those in the customer support world, this article is for you. Plus, we gathered two examples from brands that are creating stellar customer experiences at scale.

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When Your Customer Experience Hits a “Bump in the Road”

ShepHyken

First, there must be a way to measure the experience. Second, beyond the feedback, listen to what customers and employees are saying, which gives your measurement some context. Breaking that down into three words: measure, interpret, and act. So, consider these three steps. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Customers Could Stop Doing Business Because Of A Long Survey

ShepHyken

Ironically, customers at top service companies (think Ritz-Carlton, USAA, Chewy, Amazon, and Navy Federal Credit Union) are actually more willing to take longer surveys because they appreciate the relationship. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.

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