Comm100

JANUARY 11, 2023

The State of Automated Customer Service in 2023. As a result, customer service expectations are now sky-high as consumers demand the very best support – and will even switch brands for better service. Meeting today’s high customer service expectations can be a challenge. Table of Contents.

Customer Service 212

Customer Service Self Service Chatbots Healthcare 212

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. How fast do you respond to customers? Customers appreciate a quick response. Happy New Year!

Customer Service 157

Customer Service Tips Guidelines Policies 157

Steve DiGioia

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

A keen and faithful observer can see many takeaways that relate to the way we offer service. I’ve already written about Bigfoot Customer Service and Landscaper Customer Service. Those two articles highlight the unique aspects of service the two groups offer and how they hurt or help our service efforts.

Customer Service 348

Customer Service Hotels Customers Travel 348

Lumoa

JANUARY 27, 2023

This is especially true when it comes to serving your customers. Customer service in the 21st century is not just the prerogative of one specific department but of every business process, role, and philosophy. This article looks at how customer service can be optimized for better results. So what can be done?

Customer Journeys 208

Customer Journeys Customer Experience Customer Service Touchpoint 208

Playvox

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Call avoidance is a common issue in contact centers and must be dealt with to ensure a positive experience for your customers. But agents can quickly become frustrated and overwhelmed when dealing with irate customers and high contact volumes, leading them to avoid interactions. Customer Rage And Pandemic Rage.

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Contact Center Policies eBook Interaction 77

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

We’ve now reached the fourth and final part of our series exploring Digital Transformation in Customer Service. The Building Blocks for Successful Digital Transition , exploring strategies for boosting success in a customer service transformation. Gaining Trust Through Data Security. Hosting That Meets Regulatory Needs.

Customer Service 203

Customer Service Culture Effort Score Chatbots 203

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Today’s customers now expect to connect with brands from anywhere, anytime, on any device. To keep up and provide this level of customer experience, brands need to give their customers choice and convenience. for weak omnichannel performers Decreased cost per customer contact by 7.5%, compared to 0.2%

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Omni-Channel Customer Service Social Media Chatbots 130

Playvox

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

But one thing many contact centers are missing is a remote work company policy. In our 2022 remote work study , we found that nearly all the respondents were offering hybrid or remote work arrangements, but only 34% had a policy in place to govern it. What Is A Remote Work Policy? What’s The Purpose Of A Remote Work Policy?

Contact Center 74

Contact Center Policies Guidelines Average Handle Time 74

Steve DiGioia

MARCH 8, 2021

Today’s post tells you how to stop giving customer service like a useless scarecrow. 3 Examples of Scarecrow Customer Service. RELATED POST: 6 Customer Service Facts For Every Business. Do Customers Care About Employee Uniforms? Aren’t the employee uniforms part of the overall customer experience?

Customer Service 204

Customer Service How To Policies Training 204

BlueOcean

APRIL 24, 2024

This holds especially true in the world of outsourced customer service, where your vendor is literally representing your brand and your values. Here are just a few questions to get started. Does your organization have formal environmental policies and practices? This is especially true for smaller, privately-owned companies.

Contact Center 177

Contact Center Policies Effort Score Government 177

Steve DiGioia

JUNE 11, 2020

Customer service is a 2 way street. It takes both sides of the interaction doing their part to provide a great customer experience. The “give and take of life” doesn’t stop at the service counter – it continues, always. No, I’m the customer! No, I’m the customer!

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Tips Customer Service Policies Customers 179

GetFeedback

APRIL 17, 2019

To relieve customers’ hard feelings about problems with some products or services, companies usually choose to improve the customer service skills of their agents. Not entirely, since to get to the point of using your agents’ skills, customers first need to contact your support. But does this work well?

Self Service 255

Self Service Customer Service Multi-Channel CRM 255

CloudCherry

JULY 10, 2019

What comes to your mind when you hear the words “good customer experience”? Customer experience (CX) is one of the most important contributors to building customer loyalty and fostering long-lasting customer relationships. And in most cases, it is tied very closely to good customer service.

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Self Service Customer Experience Customer Service Chatbots 231

Win the Customer

OCTOBER 5, 2016

It should be obvious that how you treat your customers is a vital factor in business success, yet many companies become so focused on implementing their policies and procedures that customer satisfaction can get overlooked. Here are four mistakes that can ruin your business in the eyes of its customers.

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Policies Customer Experience Poor Customer Service Guidelines 136

Knowmax

JULY 31, 2020

Simplify Customer Service Policies With Advance Knowledge Management.

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Policies Customer Service Management Customers 52

Myra Golden

MAY 23, 2021

What if you’re in the air when the customer un-masks, I wondered. Who has time to go back and forth with difficult customers? When a customer refuses to comply with the policy, that’s a bait tactic. If this is not the day for you to fly, please let me know, and we can escort you off the plane.’” . They put on their masks.

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Policies Government Travel Training 105

Help Scout

APRIL 29, 2021

Your customer service culture is not what your fancy “Customer Guarantee” promises, and it’s not whatever you say it is in your new employee handbook. It develops organically in response to the decisions, behaviors, and policies of the people in the business. What does a customer service culture look like?

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Culture Customer Service How To Policies 139

CSM Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2024

The market dynamics are in constant development as more personalized services that suit the customers’ needs and provide all kinds of flexibility are being prepared. With deteriorating services, the company may lose its reputation and deal with a negative experience.

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Insurance Industry Self Service Customer Service 59

CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Never has speed been more important to your customers—and to people in general—than it is today. The first step is to analyze your policies and procedures. In most companies they are put in place to prevent customers from taking advantage of the company and to ensure that employees operate in a controlled environment.

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Customer Service Policies Customers Course 98

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

However, the past couple of years has seen its importance within customer service skyrocket as companies adopted new technologies to stay connected during the pandemic. With the benefits made clear for all to see, and customer expectations risen, customer service operations can no longer afford to ignore digital transformation.

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Customer Service Omni-Channel Social Media Connections 224

Very Best Service

MAY 11, 2023

Photo by Maria Lindsey Qualities of a Good Customer Service Representative In today's competitive marketplace, customer service is more important than ever. That's why it's so important to have good customer service representatives. So what are the qualities of a good customer service representative?

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Customer Service Representative Customer Service Policies Customers 52

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? It’s these meaningful, actionable, high-quality customer perspectives that fuel unforgettable experiences and create brand loyalty. by Janelle Estes.

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Customer Service Customer Service Training Policies Loyalty 123

Very Best Service

APRIL 22, 2023

Customer Service Innovation: The Key to Business Success In today's competitive marketplace, customer service is more important than ever before. Businesses that provide excellent customer service are more likely to attract and retain customers, and they are also more likely to be successful in the long run.

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Innovation Customer Service Self Service Chatbots 52

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

Comm100

MAY 19, 2021

If you’ve been forced to transition your whole customer service team into remote workers, you’re not alone. So how can you train and onboard your customer service agents when they are working remotely? Adopt customer service software with robust management tools . And the best part?

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Training Tips Customer Service Knowledge Base 130

Myra Golden

MAY 14, 2021

I’ve had customers snatch the complimentary mask out of my hand and throw it on the floor. Many customers don’t acknowledge me when I politely tell them to wear a mask. Your employer must have a clear mask policy. Without a clear mask policy, customers will take liberties, argue, and you’ll be frustrated.

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Policies Transportation Training Interaction 66

Who's Your Gladys?

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Customer Service Dissatisfied customer Lori Jo Vest Who''s Your Gladys? customer service article customer service training defective product returns' Coffee keeps me functioning and my dogs keep me walking, aka getting the exercise I need to stay healthy.

Policies 198

Policies Customer Service Exercises Customer Service Training 198

Kayako

MAY 13, 2022

In recent years, the rise of social media put the customer in charge of the brand conversation. As e-commerce and demand for online help expands, companies have to meet and exceed new expectations to keep customers satisfied. Fortunately, customers also like to help themselves. Discover Kayako Self Service.

Self Service 275

Self Service Knowledge Base e-support Policies 275

Steve DiGioia

MAY 27, 2019

But their motto really stands for “always in a state of readiness in mind and body to do your DUTY” We customer service leaders can learn from their motto because there are at least 33 ways the Boy Scouts can improve your customer service. 3. To forgo our mandated policies to satisfy a good customer.

Customer Service 184

Customer Service Policies Customers Training 184

Uniphore

OCTOBER 7, 2021

It’s increasingly vital for organizations in all industries to provide superior customer service that exceeds expectations and meets users’ needs quickly and efficiently. Here are impressive examples of superior customer service: 1. Sainsbury’s Gives a Young Customer Exactly What She Wants U.K.

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Examples Customer Service Company Airlines 113

Call Experts

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

If you’re planning to develop customer service FAQ questions for your customers, it’s essential to know the most common questions. . Common questions appear on a customer’s search bar or daily questions, while uncommon questions may overwhelm them. What are Customer Service FAQ Questions?

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Policies Call Center Social Media 52

Magellan Solutions

APRIL 19, 2023

8 Secrets to Improving Customer Service in the Insurance Industry with Outsourcing If customers do not get satisfactory service, they easily switch to other competitors. In order to keep up with the changing needs, improving customer service in insurance is one of the top priorities of businesses.

Insurance 98

Insurance Industry Customer Service Competitive Advantage 98

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

It’s almost a given that every company has some form of a customer service department. Even the smallest companies – with just one solo entrepreneur – will act as if they have a customer service department. Why do people reach out to the customer service department? based customer support rep.

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Customer Service Customer Experience Wait Times Policies 183

CSM Magazine

MAY 18, 2022

Improving your customer service can have a whole range of benefits to your business. Here are 5 key areas of customer service you should consider improving. Are your email addresses easy to find online or on customer documents? Then, consider how you might go about making your customer service calls better.

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Chatbots Customer Service Customer Service Representative Social Media 105

Interactions

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

“Customer service isn’t what it used to be.”. It’s funny how despite technology advancing, the way that customers feel about service has somehow gotten worse. . As companies have become larger, there is less ability to take care of each individual customer. Bean revoked this policy. For decades, L.L.

Customer Service 62

Customer Service Contact Center Policies eBook 62

Totango

MARCH 4, 2022

B2B customer service is often confused with B2B customer success, but they are not the same. Despite their differences, however, they do share an intimate relationship – you need strong customer service to achieve customer success. What is B2B Customer Service? Server interruptions.

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B2B Customer Success Customer Service B2C 92

Kustomer

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

There are always things to improve upon, always more customers to service, always proactive outreach to do. But when circumstances shift rapidly, and businesses are asked to do more with less, it brings to light the importance of efficiency in customer service. More Inquiries, Less Time.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Self Service e-support Report 98