CSM Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

In today’s fast-paced, customer-centric business landscape, the traditional approach of reactive customer service—to wait for customers to reach out with issues—no longer reigns supreme. Proactive service can lead to pleasant surprise and delight as it shows customers that the company values their time and business.

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Customer Service Self Service Return on Investment Social Media 52

Comm100

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

The customer service world continues to develop, and each new year can mean a sea change in changing consumer expectations. As new customer service trends arrive, service that was once considered exemplary might no longer meet the growing customer demand. Proactive customer engagement takes off. “By

Trends 207

Trends Customer Service Chatbots Omni-Channel 207

Comm100

AUGUST 8, 2022

Customer service is an always changing landscape. While many aspects of providing excellent customer service have held true over decades, the reality is that customer expectations have grown and shifted with technology. The bot is then able to draw from these resources when customers ask common questions.

Chatbots 195

Chatbots Customer Service Knowledge Base Social Media 195

Comm100

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The life of chatbots in customer service has been turbulent. However, as bot technology has rapidly improved, so too has organizations’ readiness to adopt chatbots in their customer service operations. Staffing has become increasingly difficult in customer service. Ensuring fast support.

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Chatbots Self Service Examples Industry 203

BlueOcean

MAY 14, 2018

Here are our most popular resources to guide you in crafting an RFP that will address the unique challenges of selecting a contact center partner. Your boilerplate RFP template might be a reliable, time-tested resource for other industries and services, but the contact center industry is unique. Got questions?

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Contact Center Resources Guidelines Culture 214

TechSee

OCTOBER 9, 2018

This penchant for technology has shaped their consumer behavior and preferences, and brands must tailor their customer service strategies to suit Millennials’ attributes. They demand highly convenient and fast service. I’ll help myself, thanks: Called the Do-It-Yourself Generation, Millennials love self-service.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 14, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. That may not indicate true customer loyalty, but that level of satisfaction is a pretty good start! Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author.

Net Promoter Score 71

Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs Customer Service Ecommerce 71

Comm100

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Customer service isn’t easy, but new technologies are making it easier. With artificial intelligence like chatbots, brands can serve more customers faster than ever before – all the while keeping a high level of service quality. If you’ve thought about integrating chatbots but are not sure where to start, read on.

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Chatbots Customer Service Social Media CRM 193

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.

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Customer Service Government Employee Experience Video 78

TechSee

AUGUST 14, 2023

TechSee’s Annual Influencer List For a second year, everyone at TechSee is proud and excited to share our annual list of influential leaders in the space of digital customer service. Brad teaches courses on customer strategy and management, customer service leadership, and CX leadership.

Customer Service 207

Customer Service Contact Center Customer Centricity Leadership 207

Comm100

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The customer service landscape is forever changing as technologies and consumer expectations develop, but 2021 has seen a shift of proportions that we have arguably never experienced. Query volumes spiked as customers (and companies) faced unprecedented problems, placing huge stress on customer service agents.

Trends 207

Trends Customer Service Chatbots Omni-Channel 207

Comm100

JUNE 15, 2022

If you’re on the fence about introducing a chatbot to your organization’s digital support strategy, here are four common chatbot customer service use cases, alongside customer stories that show the best chatbot examples and how they can be used in practice. Automate frequently asked questions to better use agent time.

Chatbots 198

Chatbots Industry Customer Service Wait Times 198

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?

Customer Service 80

Customer Service Government B2B B2C 80

Eptica

MARCH 6, 2019

Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Author: Pascal Gauvrit - CTO The importance of AI to balancing customer service resources. Author: Pascal Gauvrit - CTO Across the globe and in every sector, customer expectations are rising. Being able to respond successfully is key to customer retention.

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Resources Customer Service Social Media Consumers 65

TechSee

MAY 4, 2021

Economic and logistical challenges have resulted in businesses turning to the gig economy to support and scale their customer service and sales efforts while lowering their fixed costs and in-house overhead. The Concept of GigCX: Freelance customer service agents. Why Customer Service is adopting the Gig Model.

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Customer Service Contact Center Call Center Retail 182

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

AI-powered chatbots have made significant progress in customer service over the years. Although digital customer service solutions can be quick and efficient, they often offer generic and automated responses that are not personalised to individual customers.

Customer Service Representative 98

Customer Service Representative Industry Customer Service Chatbots 98

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?

Customer Service 76

Customer Service Government B2B B2C 76

Call Experts

APRIL 8, 2024

In business, exceptional call handling and customer service can set you apart from the competition. According to Forbes , customer service can mean the difference between a good customer experience and a bad one, directly impacting your bottom line. Active Listening: Start with attentive listening.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Call Center Call Recording Customer Satisfaction 52

ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Through chatbots and empathy simulators are transforming customer service by taking over tasks traditionally done by humans, such as speech recognition, empathy, and decision-making.

Loyalty Programs 76

Loyalty Programs Hotels Customer Service Hospitality 76

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

CSM Magazine

MAY 26, 2023

However, there are many resources available that can make a job search easier and help you successfully navigate through this challenging process. Here are six of the best career support resources to help you find your next job. The university career center might also offer additional career resources and guidance. Accounting.

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Resources Culture Industry Meeting 52

Solvvy

JULY 13, 2022

As companies strive to make the customer experience more personal and empathetic, could the answer be customer service automation? Customer service automation can help you overcome other customer support challenges. Customer service automation can fill some of those gaps.

Self Service 90

Self Service Customer Service Knowledge Base Chatbots 90

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.

Customer Service 143

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Chatbots Loyalty 143

CSM Magazine

MARCH 22, 2024

Customer service processes have evolved dramatically with the advent of advanced workflow automation tools. These innovations provide a robust solution to the age-old challenges of managing customer interactions efficiently.

Tools 52

Tools Customer Service CRM Customer Relationship Management 52

ShepHyken

MARCH 10, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. If I had to sum these up in one word, I would say these fall under the category of “friendly,” which, according to our customer service and CX research , is a top reason customers will say, “I’ll be back!”

Self Service 76

Self Service Customer Service Airlines Touchpoint 76

ClientSuccess

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

As your team heads into 2021, staying on top of industry trends, innovations, and best practices will be key to maintaining the high level of customer service your accounts now expect while continuing to grow and expand your internal team’s development and education. 5 resources to set your CSMs up for success. More Toolkits!

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Resources Customer Success Chief Customer Officer Case Study 70

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service versus Customer Experience: Master both! My Comment: I’ve written about the difference between customer service and customer experience in the past.

Customer Service 60

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Loyalty Programs Gamification 60

Team Support

JANUARY 22, 2024

In this blog, we will delve into the intricacies of automation, exploring its benefits, applications, and the core components that drive effective customer service automation. In the realm of customer service, it involves streamlining processes, reducing manual effort, and leveraging tools to enhance operational efficiency.

Customer Service 59

Customer Service Knowledge Base Exceptional Customer Service B2B 59

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 133

Very Best Service

APRIL 25, 2023

Customer Service Software: The Key to a Better Customer Experience Photo by Markus Spiske In today's competitive marketplace, it's more important than ever to provide excellent customer service. And one of the best ways to do that is to invest in customer service software.

Software 52

Software Customer Service Self Service Customer Satisfaction 52

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.

Customer Service 143

Customer Service Chief Customer Officer Contact Center Customer Service Training 143

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In customer service, employees are the face of the company and the effectiveness of the onboarding process cannot be overstated. This article outlines techniques and best practices for human resource (HR) managers to use to effectively onboard customer service employees.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Handbook Tips Customer Service Representative 52

Eptica

AUGUST 29, 2021

Date: Monday, August 30, 2021 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager How to plan for customer service success at peak times. Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager Every sector faces peaks in demand, where delivering excellent customer service becomes even more business-critical.

Customer Service 115

Customer Service How To Resources Tips 115

Team Support

MAY 31, 2023

Chatbots are fast becoming part of the digital core of tech tools that companies utilize as a secret weapon to increase their competitive advantage in the customer service arena. Today’s chatbots are more focused on enhancing the customer experience by offering immediate answers to common challenges.

Chatbots 98

Chatbots Customer Service Competitive Advantage Self Service 98

Eptica

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Date: Friday, November 26, 2021 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager 6 keys to success for outsourced customer service providers. Preparing for future customer service challenges. 9 reasons to embrace messaging for customer service. Published on: November 26, 2021.

Customer Service 121

Customer Service Analytics Resources Customers 121

ShepHyken

JANUARY 21, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: We open this week’s Top Five roundup with four experts from Gartner who share their thoughts about the top three customer service and support trends for 2024. And the customer is NOT always right !

Customer Service 58

Customer Service Self Service Trends Loyalty Programs 58

Help Scout

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

With access to fewer resources and generally leaner teams, small businesses need to be more creative and tactful in their approach to customer service. The importance of customer service for small businesses. So why exactly is customer service important for small businesses?

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Customer Service Self Service Tips Chief Customer Officer 127