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. I don’t often repeat content, but I’m going to share those predictions and trends here, in a revised and shorter format. Here we go: .

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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? My Comment: Here is a list of CX trends that all make sense – and for just about every type of business. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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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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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.

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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.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Bad Customer Service Puts $3.7 Trillion in Sales Annually at Risk by Bruce Gil (Quartz) Bad customer experiences could cost organizations around the world $3.7 Here are my top five picks from last week.

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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? My Comment: Our customer service research indicates that US consumers consider an easy return policy a reason to come back. by Janelle Estes.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 7, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: Let’s kick off this week’s “Top Five” with a trends report from Deloitte. The first trend that caught my eye had to do with paid loyalty programs. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Reasons Why Your Customer Service Is About to Get a Whole Lot Better in 2024 by Mike Murchison (Entrepreneur) When it comes to AI and customer service, we’re going to see a virtuous cycle in 2024.

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ShepHyken

JULY 19, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Internal Customer Service: What You Must Know by Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead. Here are 18 of the most reliable ways to make sure your internal customer service is up there with the best. by Mary Drumond.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 15, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Deliver Memorable Customer Experiences in a Post-Pandemic World | We Are Forever Changed by Joseph Michelli. For this short post, let’s look at two emerging customer experience trends.

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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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Stella Connect

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Brands that don’t risk significant customer churn. This is just one key takeaway from Customer Service Trends for 2022: Preparing for the Future of Customer Service , a comprehensive report based on our customer service study of more than 2,100 consumers in the US and UK.

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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.

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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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Lumoa

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Companies should aim to meet their customers’ expectations by continuing to fine-tune their customer experience (CX) programs. Here are the CX trends you can expect to see in 2023 and how to keep your e-commerce business on track with the evolution of CX. Customer Experience in E-commerce Trend Predictions for 2023.

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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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ShepHyken

MAY 24, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How To Thank A Customer For Their Business | Tips, Tricks, & Budget-Friendly Ideas by Philipp Wolf. What was a trend in the past is now an expectation. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The 6 Top Customer Experience Trends in 2021 by Julien Rio. The pandemic is a watershed moment for digital transformation in customer service by Vala Afshar. Something to think about!) ” Ouch!

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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.

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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. Surveys should be part of your customer experience strategy.

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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

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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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

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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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Gift Experiences Can Create an Emotional Connection With Customers by Wise Marketer Staff. Excellent Customer Service? Predictions: 10 Customer experience trends for 2021 by Rosalyn Page.

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Myra Golden

APRIL 28, 2021

This morning I hosted a webinar for leaders of customer service departments and operations. I walked everyone through how to prepare customer service specialists to apply psychological tactics to bring down the temperature in interactions and de-escalate. What advice can you give me? Engage with video.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 16, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 16 Great Customer Service Tips and Examples by Tom Coombe. Small Business Trends) Customer service in the U.S. Small Business Trends) Customer service in the U.S.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. As the customer journey continues to evolve into something more dynamic and diverse, it’s imperative to think about ways of optimising your (hopefully) amorous customer relationships through your business communications.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Please Hold: How AI Is Changing Customer Service in Call Centers by Defined.ai. VentureBeat) Excellent customer service is vital to the long-term success of any business. The study, which examined 3.7

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ShepHyken

JULY 22, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 8 Tips for Improving Social Media Customer Service by Fara Haron. My Comment: Companies are using social media customer care/service to increase loyalty and gain market share.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 1, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: The articles featuring predictions and trends for 2024 continue to flow into my inbox. Customers are expecting a better CX than in the past. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Experience Tips and Advice from the Pros During Disruption by Srijana Angdembey. This article showcases some of the trends that are important to retail CX as we come out of the pandemic.

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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.

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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. Ecommerce Leaders Tell All: 10 Trends and Predictions for 2022 by Namogoo.

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ShepHyken

JULY 4, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 7 Top AI Trends in Customer Service by Zendesk. EnterpriseAI) Ever-evolving technology is constantly changing how customer service is done. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Traditional loyalty programs, which often offer points or cash rewards, are being outdone by a new trend: experiential rewards. Here are my top five picks from last week. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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