ShepHyken

APRIL 14, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 17 Tips For Building Brand Loyalty With Thought Leadership Content by Forbes Expert Panel® (Forbes) For many companies, to achieve brand loyalty among their customers is the ultimate goal.

Net Promoter Score 71

Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs Customer Service Ecommerce 71

ShepHyken

MARCH 18, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. by Dan Gingiss (Dan Gingiss) Today, your customers compare you to every customer experience they have with every other brand. A fulfilled employee is more engaged at work and with your customers.

Customer Service 78

Customer Service Government Employee Experience Video 78

Who's Your Gladys?

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Everybody - from the top executive ranks to the front-line service providers - has more responsibilities and tasks to complete every day than they used to. Customer Service customer service mindset customer service performance internal customer Leadership Lori Jo Vest Who''s Your Gladys?

Customer Service 205

Customer Service Customer Service Training Leadership Training 205

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?” Leadership defines the customer service and CX vision for everyone to follow. So, I’ve listed some of the essential ingredients. The Right Culture : This is where it starts.

Customer Service 143

Customer Service Leadership Training Customer Service Training 143

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

More and more people are complaining about bad customer service. The demand for better service continues to grow, as evidenced in our customer experience research (2022 Achieving Customer Amazement study sponsored by Amazon Web Services). It’s not like companies purposely provide poor customer service.

Culture 105

Culture Customer Service Poor Customer Service Leadership 105

CSM Magazine

APRIL 25, 2022

Managing a customer service team takes dedication, hard work, and the right skill set. If you want to further develop your customer service management style, there are training solutions out there that can improve your talents and create a better working environment. Mental Health Training.

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Training Customer Service Management Customer Service Training 97

Who's Your Gladys?

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Best practices Customer Service Developing People Marilyn Suttle Customer Experience Customer Service Articles customer service training Leadership' Do you know the current condition of the walls, halls and spaces in and around your brick-and-mortar buildings.

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Customer Service Customer Service Training Leadership Training 193

CSM Magazine

MARCH 4, 2020

If you want to make good customer service an integral part of the way that your business works, then you need to lead by example. Define Good Customer Service. If you want your employees to be providing your customers with the best customer service possible, then you need to define for them exactly what that entails.

Leadership 59

Leadership Customer Service Strategy How To 59

Bill Quiseng

DECEMBER 13, 2021

That’s why a high customer retention rate is an important goal for many businesses. Excellent customer service is one of the best ways to achieve this goal. Customer retention supports long-term growth because it creates a loyal customer base. Why Does Customer Service Impact Retention?

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Customer Retention Customer Service B2C Customer Service Strategies 173

Micah Solomon

OCTOBER 10, 2018

The author, Micah Solomon, is an author, consultant, influencer, keynote speaker, and trainer in customer service, customer experience, customer service culture, and hospitality. The standard level of customer service at most modern companies is reactive. Image that you’re a manager at a hotel.

Leadership 68

Leadership Customer Service Hospitality Hotels 68

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.

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Customer Service Training Training Customer Service Contact Center 110

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Is Customer Loyalty and Retention (And 3 Tips for Improvement) by Scott Clark. My Comment: I hear it over and over again from B2B leadership. 18 Tricks to Getting Better Customer Service by Beth Braverman.

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Customer Service B2C B2B Customer Retention 148

Stella Connect

JANUARY 9, 2018

In doing so, Rich set the tone for Brooklinen’s exceptional customer experience and inspired a unique approach to customer service training and performance management. Hands-on Customer Service Training: Building Excitement, Knowledge, and Trust. Jack Lorentzen, Senior Associate, Customer Experience.

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Customer Service Training Training Customer Service Management 41

ShepHyken

APRIL 1, 2020

First, we all have two responsibilities: do the job we were hired to do and also take care of the customer. I may have been a cashier, but I also knew that my job, beyond collecting money, was to take care of my customers. Second, a boss can kill the customer service buzz. If it’s right, coach them to do more of the same.

Self Service 116

Self Service Customer Service Leadership Customer Focused 116

Peter Lavers

DECEMBER 11, 2017

In our new guest blogger Jason Grills ’ first instalment of this blog , he shared four great customer service training ideas that will refresh your support service and take it to a higher level. The post 8 Ways to Refresh Your Support Teams’ Customer Service Training – Part 2 appeared first on Think CX.

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Customer Service Training Training Customer Service Groups 74

Peter Lavers

DECEMBER 8, 2017

They continuously invest a large amount in improving customer service by training employees. It’s not always about the knowledge and education – sometimes, it’s more about team building and motivation training. My next blog will consider four more ways to Refresh Your Support Teams’ Customer Service Training.

Customer Service Training 68

Customer Service Training Training Customer Service Exercises 68

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

She writes about the five ways to become an effective and efficient customer service manager. Perhaps you’re thinking of trying to move up the ranks of your organization to become a customer service manager, or perhaps you already are one but want to hone your skills. Either way, this article is for you.

Customer Service 55

Customer Service Management Exercises Leadership 55

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Manuals have been created, processes have been approved, the collateral has been ordered, and the team may be weary – however, leadership is SO EXCITED for the culmination of this investment. Does no one want to see change?

Customer Service 58

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Customer Service Training 58

ShepHyken

JUNE 14, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Actual vs. Intended Customer Experience: The Major Disconnect by Tara Sporrer. It’s crucial to close the gap between the understanding of the actual customer service experience and the intended customer experience.

Customer Service 92

Customer Service Retail Loyalty Study 92

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: I’ve always felt the best loyalty program doesn’t come from points, miles, or perks but from an amazing customer experience. and amazing customer service. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 58

Customer Service Customer Centricity Loyalty Programs Culture 58

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 6 Ways To Create Customer Experience Consistency Throughout Your Organization by John R. Franchise Update Media) Is the level of experience your customers receive dependent on which employee they encounter?

Customer Service 82

Customer Service Retail Competitive Advantage Tips 82

ShepHyken

AUGUST 7, 2019

The company’s reputation for amazing customer service is almost a cliché in the customer service world. Zappos stories have become customer service legends. There are many others, and this is just one of the reasons Zappos is recognized as one of the top customer service companies on the planet.

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Customer Service Culture Customer Service Training Leadership 130

ShepHyken

JANUARY 31, 2018

I’ve written about the customer service gap before. The second version of the gap focused on narrowing the distance between you and your customers. The closer you are to your customers, and the more you are meeting their needs, the narrower the gap is between you and your customer. You want the gap to be wide.

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Customer Service Leadership Survey Customer Service Training 103

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

ShepHyken

JULY 17, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Factors That Make for a Great Employee Experience by Tiffani Bova (Harvard Business Review) Decades of business strategy have urged leaders to concentrate the bulk of their business efforts on the customer experience.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Chatbots Retail Customer Satisfaction 62

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 90

Customer Service Hospitality Ecommerce Loyalty 90

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

It’s time to come back to a very important topic in customer service and customer experience. It also falls under leadership and management. Her story is an interesting one. Like pulling off the Band-Aid, it may hurt for a moment, but your customers (and employees) will appreciate you more.

Communication 88

Communication Airlines Customer Service Training Leadership 88

ShepHyken

JANUARY 11, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Measure Your Customer Experience Maturity by Sharon Florentine. 10 Important Components of a Social Media Customer Service Strategy by VHT MARKETING. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Social Media 91

Social Media Customer Service Guidelines Loyalty 91

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

AUGUST 16, 2023

The story I shared illustrates how failure in customer service is often not the fault of the individual but the system in place. All things considered, the responsibility for customer service success or failure usually lies in the hands of leadership, not the front-line workers. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Customer Service Training 118

Customer Service Training Training Leadership Course 118

Who's Your Gladys?

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Best practices Communicating with Customers Customer Service customer service performance Developing People Leadership Marilyn Suttle performance Shifting Moods Customer Service Articles customer service training employee engagement'

Communication 203

Communication Customer Service Training Employee Engagement Leadership 203

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

National Customer Service Week is coming up the first week in October. This is a time to appreciate employees for doing a great job taking care of customers. And, of course, there is showing some love and appreciation to your customers. What makes good customer service?” Only our customers can.

Customer Service 105

Customer Service Customer Expectations Training Customer Service Training 105

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Fidelum Partners) As the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, we need to change the way we think about and build companies, brands and customer relationships. Here are my top five picks from last week. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Ecommerce 69

Ecommerce Customer Service Trends Loyalty 69

ShepHyken

AUGUST 3, 2022

Have a recording that directs the customers with lost luggage to call the airline they used. . If the customer ignores the recording, have the customer service rep properly trained to empathize and provide the customer with the airline’s phone number. . Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Airlines Leadership Training Customer Service Training 130

ShepHyken

MAY 9, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Experience Conundrum: Fix Bad Experiences or Make Good Ones Better? Are your customers coming back out of true loyalty, habit, or some other reason? Tips to Providing Excellent Customer Service by Abdul Mooez.

Customer Service 67

Customer Service Tips e-support Loyalty 67

ShepHyken

JUNE 13, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Between supply chain problems and employee issues, it is difficult for many companies to provide the same level of service they have in the past. Tools to Manage Customer Unhappiness by Servicebrand Global. Sign Me Up!

Customer Service 67

Customer Service Sports Customer Journeys Government 67

Integrity Solutions

OCTOBER 27, 2021

In a world where customers have more options available to them — and more ways to vent frustrations publicly — you can’t afford to drop the ball on excellent customer service. Last week was National Customer Service Week , an annual — and now global — event devoted to celebrating the people who make customer service happen.

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Customer Service Self Service Banking Culture 67