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 Today, the organizations that are delivering a superior customer experience are proving just how outdated that perspective is.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 115

Customer Service Training Training Customer Service Contact Center 115

ShepHyken

APRIL 6, 2022

“Is customer service more important than price?” . That’s exactly what we asked more than 1,000 consumers in our customer service research. And just to make sure, we asked a similar question later in the survey, “Would you pay more if you knew you would receive great customer service?”

Customer Service 125

Customer Service Customer Service Training Retail Customers 125

ShepHyken

JANUARY 26, 2022

I’m getting survey fatigue. In the past, companies have sent me surveys that were so long I became tired – or fatigued – at some point during the survey, and as a result, I wouldn’t complete it and therefore the company never received my feedback. We’ve covered survey length before, and that’s not what this is about.

Survey 123

Survey Rewards Programs Airlines Hotels 123

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. For years, I’ve said that customers are smarter than ever than ever.

Customer Service 78

Customer Service Government Employee Experience Video 78

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?

Customer Retention 173

Customer Retention Customer Service B2C Customer Service Strategies 173

ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2023

And in the world of customer service and CX, there is much to be excited about. Last month I released my annual Top Ten Customer Experience Predictions in my weekly Forbes column. Just as we want our customers to come back, we want our employees to stay.  . Keep those phones open for your customers!

Self Service 134

Self Service Customer Experience Customer Service B2C 134

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Are You Asking the Right Customer Experience Questions? One of the most important parts of this process is making sure that you’re asking customers the right questions. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 123

Customer Service Customer Service Training Policies Loyalty 123

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. The survey results are worth paying close attention to.

Customer Service Training 139

Customer Service Training Customers Customer Service Study 139

Kustomer

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

If managers can learn how to train well from the beginning and eventually shift to customer service coaching, then anxiously micromanaging employees can become a failed tactic of the past. In this blog, we explore what we really mean by customer service coaching and its role in a successful CX strategy.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Training Exercises Feedback 98

Who's Your Gladys?

MARCH 4, 2015

Sure, we’ve got a lot of things bundled into our service packages, though with competitive businesses offering better prices, Customer Service Dissatisfied customer Lori Jo Vest Who''s Your Gladys? customer service training'

Customer Service 100

Customer Service Survey Customer Service Training Training 100

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: The “mental load” referred to in this article is about frustration, anxiety, and fatigue over a customer service/support experience. I’m a fan of surveys, but only if they are done correctly.

Self Service 65

Self Service Customer Service Contact Center Loyalty 65

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The death of the customer survey… and what comes next by Tethr (Tethr) Between survey fatigue, low response rates, and sampling bias, businesses are struggling to understand and improve the customer experience.

eBook 56

eBook Customer Service Tips Survey 56

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. As a result, qualitative surveys, like Net Promoter Score, end up missing critically important feedback.

Customer Service 152

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Self Service Knowledge Base 152

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.

Customer Service 130

Customer Service Self Service Social Media Knowledge Base 130

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.

Customer Confidence 274

Customer Confidence Customer Service Contact Center Banking 274

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 ? Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 143

Customer Service Social Media Report Culture 143

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.

Customer Service Strategies 67

Customer Service Strategies Customer Service Strategy Self Service 67

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

And of course, one of my favorite “holidays” is National Customer Service Week , which happens the first full week of October each year. Traditionally, Customer Service Week has been the time to highlight and celebrate the great work employees do to take care of their customers. This year it’s October 5-9.

Customer Service 125

Customer Service Poor Customer Service Customer Service Representative Course 125

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: When our clients are interested in our customer service training for their “new” customer service/CX initiative, they are excited and ready to start. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Customer Service 58

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Loyalty Customer Service Training 58

ShepHyken

MARCH 4, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Exactly Is Customer Experience? by Annette Franz (CustomerThink) Customer experience is the sum of all the interactions (including with product and price!) Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 58

Customer Service B2C B2B Travel 58

ShepHyken

JANUARY 28, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Can Disneyland Teach Us about the Customer Journey? Service without a Smile: Bad Customer Service Examples by David Rand (The Future of Commerce) Research reveals the poor state of customer service.

Customer Service 65

Customer Service Customer Journeys Trends Study 65

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Decoding CSAT: What It is and How to Calculate Your Score by Dorcas Adisa (Sprout Social) In this article, we answer everything you need to know about customer satisfaction score (CSAT). Do Your Customers Feel Honored?

Customer Service 68

Customer Service Customer Service Representative Customer Satisfaction Customer Service Training 68

ShepHyken

JUNE 7, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Interviews for CX: How to Conduct Interviews & How They Can Make a Difference by Jeannie Walters. Experience Investigators) Customer interviews can highlight issues in emotional ways.

Customer Service 132

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Customer Journeys Customer Centricity 132

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Many businesses rely on their banks for essential financial services, so it’s important that banks provide high-quality customer service. Here are 10 ways to improve business banking customer service and keep your customers happy. Get to know your customers by name and take an interest in their business.

Banking 52

Banking Customer Service Customer Service Training Customer Service Representative 52

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. Do regular surveys. Look at your customer satisfaction ratings. Examine your sales numbers.

Customer Service 76

Customer Service Course Customer Satisfaction Customer Service Training 76

Who's Your Gladys?

MARCH 11, 2015

Look at the bottom of just about any store receipt and you’ll find a survey with some kind of incentive. Whether it’s a $10 coupon for your next visit or a free cookie, companies are doing what they can to get customers to provide feedback. Customer Service Who''s Your Gladys? And the information they.

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Survey Feedback Customer Service Training Training 100

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

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Ask customers on the way out of a store, call them on a phone or send follow-up surveys via email. I wrote about surveys a few years ago. The gist of that article was about getting more customers to fill out those surveys. Don’t wait two weeks to send the survey. The next day, you send the customer a survey.

Survey 98

Survey Hotels Customer Service Training Feedback 98

ShepHyken

JUNE 3, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 10 Ways to Improve Your Customer Experience (CX) by Diana Kaemingk. Qualtrics) If you’re ready to improve your customer experience, check out these 10 tips. Customers are getting survey fatigue.

Customer Service 115

Customer Service Social Media Survey Customer Confidence 115

ShepHyken

JULY 26, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Negative Employee Experiences Can Translate Into Poor Customer Service, Report Says by Emilie Shumway. (HR Nice customer service, but don’t miss the opportunity to turn that thank you into the next opportunity.

Customer Service 101

Customer Service Contact Center Customer Retention Poor Customer Service 101

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Elevating Customer Experience: Embracing Hospitality as the Foundation by Charles Ryan Minton (Newsweek) When it comes to providing exceptional customer experiences, few industries excel quite like the hotel business.

Customer Service 67

Customer Service Hospitality Hotels Customer Retention 67

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Ways Digital Evolution Has Changed Customers’ Ideas About Patience by Scott Clark. The article quotes a survey that claimed 64% of consumers would switch. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Net Promoter Score 67

Net Promoter Score Customer Service Hospitality Hotels 67

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. Keep the surveys short.

Customer Service 103

Customer Service Leadership Survey Customer Service Training 103

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. As a matter of fact, in some cases, a “messy marketing message” may be a great customer experience. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.

Customer Service 63

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Ecommerce Loyalty 63

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 15 Qualities You Need To Get A Good Customer Service Job by James Spillane. Business 2 Community) Are you interested in getting a customer service job? Are You Using the Right Customer Experience Analytics?

Customer Service 67

Customer Service Customer Retention Tips Analytics 67

ShepHyken

JUNE 10, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Voice of the Customer Surveys: Expert Tips for Creating Effective Surveys & Must-Ask Questions for Gaining Valuable Insights by CallMiner. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 109

Customer Service Survey Case Study Training 109

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