ShepHyken

JULY 19, 2023

At a recent customer service presentation, the speaker who preceded me said that we must do better than simply meeting our customers’ expectations, and he shared some stories of truly amazing service experiences. You want customers to say things like, “They always are knowledgeable,” or “They are always so helpful.”

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Kayako

MARCH 21, 2018

Since onboarding involved understanding the inner workings of Kayako and how to best deliver customer support for a SaaS product, I needed my team to teach me the ropes. Unfortunately, there was no meeting room where I could sit down for training sessions , or 24/7 mentors who can walk me through the topics in my onboarding sheet.

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Comm100

JULY 28, 2016

A lot of different concerns crop up when you consider the best way to train your team in customer service. It’s enough work to consider all of your options and find the best course ; you also have to learn how to implement the training to get the highest ROI. A: Most companies do not invest enough in their training.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 26, 2023

I want this year to be your best year ever for creating amazing customer service and experiences. But as it applies to the customer experience, I thought it would be fun to share some ideas we need to do more of. Do more in 24! Today’s customers will reach out to you in the most convenient way. Happy New Year!

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Customer Service Tips Guidelines Policies 156

ShepHyken

MARCH 31, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Put Yourself 2nd to Place 1st in the Experience Economy by Barry Fiske (Fast Company) Customers can sense when a company’s products and experiences aren’t loyal to their needs, so why should they be loyal to that business?

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Customer Service Government B2B B2C 81

ShepHyken

APRIL 1, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Put Yourself 2nd to Place 1st in the Experience Economy by Barry Fiske (Fast Company) Customers can sense when a company’s products and experiences aren’t loyal to their needs, so why should they be loyal to that business?

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Customer Service Government B2B B2C 76

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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Magellan Solutions

MAY 25, 2018

And finally, to ensure a meaningful customer engagement, you must first teach and expose your employees the ins and outs of customer service. Start with the basics — customer service training. Customer engagement starts within. Phases of customer service training.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Lately, I’ve been thinking about how sales and customer service combine to create an experience – hopefully a positive one. She created an experience for her customer. She created an experience for her customer. This is where sales and customer service collide. Here’s the short version.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 8, 2023

Customer service sucks. It is worse today than in 1979 when I decided to do something about customer service and developed the world’s first customer service program, Feelings which was released in January 1980. Most owners of businesses believe they already have great service. Set high standards.

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Comm100

APRIL 2, 2024

Customer satisfaction (CSAT) scores are a vital metric for any business trying to track and improve their customer service and support. The scores provide a snapshot of how satisfied your customers are with your products or services, indicating areas of success and those needing improvement.

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Strategy How To Wait Times Customer Satisfaction 226

ShepHyken

APRIL 9, 2024

What if I told you that a satisfied customer could ruin your business? Most people think satisfied customers are happy and will come back. So many companies and brands are trying to win customers over by delivering a better service experience. But you do have to meet expectations. (To

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Customer Service Training Customers Customer Service Study 139

TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

If you want to stay ahead of the game, follow them on Linkedin, Twitter, or YouTube or try meeting them at key industry events – their enormous impact is bound to become a catalyst for change in the space. Eric Esguerra, Vice President, Customer Service & Operations at Miele Canada Ltd. Follow on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 26, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. CustomerThink) Here are nine new findings from the 2021 State of the Contact Center Report which included 400 US and UK contact center and customer experience leaders. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Social Media Contact Center 134

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Less than one week before the release of my new book, The Convenience Revolution: How to Deliver a Customer Service Experience That Disrupts the Competition and Creates Fierce Loyalty , so I thought it appropriate to share some thoughts on how being easy – or convenient – can give you a competitive advantage over your competition.

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How To Automotive Competitive Advantage Customer Service Training 625

Stella Connect

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

There are some brands that seem to just get it, that understand customer wants and needs and are able to meet and exceed those expectations in the moment, at any given moment in time. . And what sets these customer-centric leaders apart from the rest? 4 Strategies for Meeting and Exceeding Customer Needs. #1:

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Meeting First Call Resolution Poor Customer Service Effort Score 84

Vonage

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

I heard his presentation on the subject of how quickly a business moves when I had the privilege of working with the bank, and I realized the importance of how velocity applies to the customer service experience. It’s not hard to see how velocity can benefit the customer service experience.

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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. They claim they aren’t the same as B2C, so many of the ideas about customer service and CX don’t apply.

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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.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 9, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Eight Ways Companies Can Turn A Negative Customer Experience Into A Positive One by Young Entrepreneur Council. How do you handle a bad customer service experience ? Can you meet it? It is when it happens.

Customer Service 144

Customer Service Social Media Report Culture 144

Comm100

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

It’s true what they say: 2020 was a year for the books, and its impact on customer service was no exception. Companies of all sizes had to adjust to everything from the pivot to working from home to navigating rising customer expectations. – Use social media as a key customer service channel. Everyone texts.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. For example, Gen Z prefers to solve their own problems (self-service customer support), and 52% of Gen Z won’t buy from a brand with bad self-service. Our customer service and CX research confirm this.

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Self Service Customer Service Social Media Ecommerce 66

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. Several big benefits flow from this wealth of data.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Kind of CX Do Customers Really Want? No Jitter) Many customers still prefer email and voice channels for customer service requests over chatbots. (No Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Customer Service Loyalty Programs Chatbots Loyalty 144

Vonage

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Disappointing results on a customer service survey can be more than demoralizing. Build out your broad-based customer service standards and guidelines. . Create a short, bedrock statement of principles: your customer service constitution. Double down on customer service training.

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Survey Customer Service Guidelines Comparison 215

Vonage

AUGUST 24, 2017

One workshop participant asked this question about grading customer service excellence: “I’m designing a performance measurement system for our in-house technology team and have run into a disagreement with my boss. “He I want to give only 50% for meeting the SLA norms since these are non-negotiable specifications.

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ShepHyken

JULY 28, 2021

One of the big concepts we teach in our customer service training programs is the concept of Always. This is the backbone of creating customer amazement. For example, your customers might say: “They are always so helpful.”. What are the words your customers use to describe their experience with you? .

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Customer Service Training Training Meeting Customer Service 162

Vonage

OCTOBER 2, 2017

One workshop participant asked this question about grading customer service excellence: “I’m designing a performance measurement system for our in-house technology team and have run into a disagreement with my boss. “He I want to give only 50% for meeting the SLA norms since these are non-negotiable specifications. That’s a “C.”

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Customer Service Culture Customers Customer Service Training 120

Vonage

OCTOBER 2, 2017

When a business clearly defines its customer service culture in its mission statement, values and goals, great things can happen. A great example of how a finely crafted mission statement can create a customer service culture comes out of Singapore. Your Service” books and founder of UP! Your Service.

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Culture Hotels Customer Service Hospitality 174

Vonage

JULY 13, 2017

When a business clearly defines its customer service culture in its mission statement, values and goals, great things can happen. A great example of how a finely crafted mission statement can create a customer service culture comes out of Singapore. Key learning point to customer service culture. Absolutely.

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Culture Customer Service Hotels Hospitality 174

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 7, 2022

When a client is interested in engaging me to speak at their meeting, I’ll usually ask in our initial call, “Why is hiring a customer service speaker important to you at this time?”  . You need help from your customers. We should never let up in our continuous efforts to improve our customer experience.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Alignment with Beliefs and Vision (The Culture): While money may be a basic need, the culture of the organization must meet the employee’s needs and what they value. Employees may tolerate a work environment that doesn’t meet their needs beyond a paycheck, but there is little incentive to stay when something better comes along.

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Insurance Employee Experience Culture Customer Service Training 147

ShepHyken

JANUARY 25, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Real Leaders) The title of this story is a line we use at my house when a product or service is unusually challenging. Customer service expert Chip Bell sets the stage with a story. Package” by Chip Bell.

Customer Service 155

Customer Service Guest Experience Loyalty Programs Hospitality 155

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.

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Customer Service Customer Centricity Loyalty Programs Culture 59

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Surgeon General report. , and this time it’s eleven tips from eleven Rolling Stone’s Culture Council members commenting on different ways to nurture your customer and client relationships. This one won’t let you down.

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eBook Customer Service Tips Survey 57

ShepHyken

MAY 31, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Ways to Drive Brand Loyalty and Customer Lifetime Value by Ian Simons. (Ad I bet you’ll find keeping your existing customers is far less expensive than acquiring new ones.). by Stephanie Falkner.

Customer Service 130

Customer Service Effort Score e-support Chatbots 130

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Over the years, I’ve observed customer behavior, and some of my conclusions were confirmed by my customer service and CX research, known as the Achieving Customer Amazement Study (sponsored by Five9 ). This is what helps drive customer loyalty. Is your organization meeting your customers’ needs?

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