Uniphore

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Today’s retail customers have higher expectations than ever—particularly when it comes to digital customer experience. Shaped by the global pandemic, which forced billions to adopt new shopping behaviors, customers are notably less patient, more demanding and more proficient online. Download The Article.

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Retail Net Promoter Score Self Service Customer Experience 262

TechSee

MARCH 12, 2019

Visual support – where service is provided over a live video connection – has proven to be an effective method of driving high customer satisfaction ratings and building customer loyalty through personalized service. Visual customer assistance and agent decision support are evolving symbiotically.

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Self Service Contact Center Net Promoter Score Contact Center Workflow 111

UJET

DECEMBER 2, 2020

In the past 50 years, the underlying technology powering voice self-service solutions has been transformed but, unfortunately, many of the uses of these solutions have not. The current generation of self-service solutions, intelligent virtual agents (IVAs), are smart, omni-channel systems that automate many types of inquiries.

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Omni-Channel Contact Center Self Service Virtual Agent 72

Uniphore

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Fewer business travelers, newer no-contact preferences and higher overall expectations are a few of the factors shaping the customer experience landscape. Conversational AI is helping travel and hospitality leaders weather the turbulence and welcome new customers with next-generation CX.

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Self Service Hospitality Travel Touchpoint 130

SaleMove

MAY 14, 2021

This includes the insurance industry: many have grappled with the desire to deliver impeccable and uninterrupted customer service while their teams work remotely. Customers have come to expect access to offerings online and for insurers to meet them within their digital journey. Customer-Centricity Sets Insurers Apart.

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Insurance Self Service Contact Center Call Center 52

TechSee

OCTOBER 19, 2021

One method used by retailers to address the challenge of how to reduce customer returns, is restocking fees. Companies have attempted to reduce returns by taking a more thorough approach to understanding customer requirements during the sales process. Restocking Fees. This video says it all: Better Instruction Manuals.

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How To e-support Self Service Retail 124

UJET

DECEMBER 2, 2020

In the past 50 years, the underlying technology powering voice self-service solutions has been transformed but, unfortunately, many of the uses of these solutions have not. The current generation of self-service solutions, intelligent virtual agents (IVAs), are smart, omni-channel systems that automate many types of inquiries.

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Omni-Channel Contact Center Self Service Virtual Agent 56

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The call center industry has been changing faster than ever, due to technological breakthroughs and constantly evolving customer demands. In 2024, businesses have the crucial responsibility of understanding and adopting the latest technology trends in customer service.

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Call Center Self Service Software Contact Center 59

Vonage

DECEMBER 6, 2018

According to research by the Aberdeen Group, companies with strong omni-channel customer engagement retain an average 89 percent of their customers, compared to just 33 percent for those companies without. Chat, social media, mobile apps and social media are all essential to modern customer service. Channels supported.

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Omni-Channel Multi-Channel Self Service Strategy 145

Comm100

MAY 31, 2016

“Thank your customer for complaining and mean it. ” – Marilyn Suttle, success coach and customer service expert. Handling difficult customers can be emotionally and financially draining, but as Marilyn Suttle points out, a difficult customer is still a customer. Set Return Policies.

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Retail Self Service How To Policies 105

Uniphore

DECEMBER 17, 2021

on a 100-point scale for customer satisfaction, which Forrester categorizes as an “OK” rating. What’s the key to driving improved customer satisfaction? Out of six categories included by Forrester, customer service is the number one driver. Understanding Customer Service Challenges for U.S.

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Self Service Healthcare Contact Center Effort Score 130

Calabrio

APRIL 27, 2017

Managing changing customer behavior. As companies have expanded self-service options on their websites and have adopted new channels, many questions have been eliminated or filtered through email or social media channels. Download this white paper to learn more about changing workforce challenges in the contact center.

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Contact Center Engagement Self Service Social Media 162

Uniphore

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

When customers miss payments, it’s up to collections departments and agencies to recover what is owed. This can be a stressful process for delinquent customers (often experiencing financial hardship) and businesses trying to balance recovery with maintaining a positive customer relationship and brand reputation.

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Self Service Financial Customer relationships Interaction 130

NICE inContact

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

But contact centers are not built to serve managers, they are built to serve customers. Two in three responders prefer working with a live agent as opposed to self-service or a chat-bot. Be there when your customers need you. When customers call, they want their problems solved fast. What does this mean?

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Contact Center Contact Center Software Self Service Chatbots 122

Uniphore

JANUARY 21, 2022

In the wake of the global pandemic, customer experience (CX) has risen to new prominence as more patients and members are interacting with healthcare service providers remotely. What digital customers are seeing often isn’t pretty: complex processes, redundant steps and time-consuming resolution journeys. But does it have to be?

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Healthcare Analytics Self Service Consumers 147

Think Customers

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Customers want to reach brands on their own terms, whenever, wherever. Chatbot and messaging capabilities are the essential tools needed to provide this 24/7, personalized customer service. Let’s explore their differences to find the right fit for customer needs. But these two platforms aren’t interchangeable.

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Chatbots Self Service Contact Center Omni-Channel 52

Inbenta

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Reduce Costs, Find Efficiencies, and Improve Customer Service with AI Automation AI is set to reshape how businesses communicate and engage with their customers. Beyond monitoring intelligent transactions, managing supply chains and other back-end activities, AI is opening the door to new efficiencies in customer engagement.

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Self Service Training Customer Engagement Communication 52

Think Customers

APRIL 12, 2022

Customer service is demanding. On average a contact center associate needs to handle complex applications, urgent customer needs, and all the manual inefficiencies that come with service inquiries. But even modern tools can be damaging for the employee and customer experience if used at the wrong place and time.

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Self Service Contact Center Customer Satisfaction Tools 52

Comm100

JUNE 7, 2016

If you read our last post, How to Prevent Difficult Customers in Retail: Online , you know we believe that when it comes to difficult customers, prevention is key. And just like in your online store, customers have plenty of room to grow difficult in a brick and mortar setting. Keep Your Customers Informed.

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Retail Self Service How To Policies 102

Solvvy

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

What is a Customer Service Knowledge Base? To build strong relationships with your customers, you must be transparent and provide information. A customer service knowledge base gives you an easy way to provide tips and guidance to educate your users or customers. Articles, white papers, and e-books.

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Knowledge Base Self Service Customer Service e-support 62

Team Support

JUNE 3, 2020

We introduced this blog series in Part 1 by walking you through what to expect after the onboarding process, starting with your dedicated Customer Success Manager (CSM). In Part 2, we explore all of the self-service options available within the TeamSupport platform. Help Yourself. to solutions for unusual issues.

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Resources e-support Self Service Knowledge Base 64

Quadient

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

What Covid-19 has Taught Telecoms about Customer Experience Management. If they weren’t before, Covid-19 has made broadband services a vital lifeline for many people. . Customers are just as willing to switch providers during Covid-19. Do customers think switching Telecom providers is easy? . . . Stephanie Clarke.

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Customer Experience Management Omni-Channel Self Service Customer Experience 52

Calabrio

APRIL 27, 2017

Managing changing customer behavior. As companies have expanded self-service options on their websites and have adopted new channels, many questions have been eliminated or filtered through email or social media channels. Download this white paper to learn more about changing workforce challenges in the contact center.

Contact Center 100

Contact Center Engagement Self Service Social Media 100

Calabrio

APRIL 27, 2017

Managing changing customer behavior. As companies have expanded self-service options on their websites and have adopted new channels, many questions have been eliminated or filtered through email or social media channels. Download this white paper to learn more about changing workforce challenges in the contact center.

Contact Center 100

Contact Center Engagement Self Service Social Media 100

Natalie Petouhof

AUGUST 15, 2022

Listening” to customers and employees today can be complex. It involves capturing not just what people tell us, but also how they’re interacting with our customer experience channels and how they feel doing this. And it’s a critical step toward showing empathy in customer experiences. Original Article by Ginger Conlon.

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Customer Experience Self Service Contact Center Competitive Advantage 52

Eptica

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2018 Why the future of customer service isn’t just automation. Author: Pascal Gauvrit The rise of artificial intelligence is leading many experts to predict that the future of customer service will be driven by automation and technology , without the need for human agents to interact with consumers.

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Self Service Customer Service Banking Chatbots 62

Calabrio

JULY 29, 2016

By continually assessing agent performance and call quality, organizations can protect their bottom line by pinpointing areas to improve the customer experience. This ultimately leads to increased customer retention and loyalty. Interactions in which a customer requests to speak to a supervisor. Go beyond random sampling.

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Contact Center Self Service Analytics Omni-Channel 100

Team HGS

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Earlier this year, HGS released a white paper on this year’s top 10 trends in customer service. 10: Digital Assistance—Voice Search, highlighting strategies designed to drive the right answer, fast, for your customers—to ultimately result in a higher CSAT and NPS score for your business.

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Trends Self Service Effort Score Social Media 52

TechSee

MARCH 19, 2018

With AI, call centers are equipped with a wide range of voice analytics, enabling recognition of customer, accent, gender, and emotion, as well as powering conversational IVRs and voice based virtual assistants. But there is still one missing element that has barred AI from radically transforming the customer experience.

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Call Center Self Service Contact Center Analysis 84

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2020

It is not enough to attract new customers to your services. Customer retention is even more important than customer acquisition. More than that, customer retention is the best form of marketing. Clients who recommend your services to others make the best ad. In alternative lending, competition is fierce.

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Customer Retention Strategy Multi-Channel Self Service 52

Comm100

MAY 13, 2016

60% of consumers decided against conducting a business transaction due to a poor service experience , according to a 2014 report conducted by American Express. It’s clear that failing your customers, no matter how difficult they are, can lose your company a great deal of business. So how do you deal with difficult customers?

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Self Service Examples Customers Meeting 103

Tricia Morris

OCTOBER 22, 2015

And whether that perception permeates HR, IT, marketing, sales or customer service, it erodes employee engagement and ultimately, overall business success. But how does employee self-service knowledge separate the best from the rest? Here are seven key ways: 1. Engagement.

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Self Service Employee Engagement Culture Knowledge Base 40

Esteban Kolsky

JANUARY 29, 2018

that we are presenting on Customer Experience. It was fantastic, seriously – here’s the link if you want to check it out (registration required), and we had a very engaging (that’s what the comments said) conversation about why #CX matters now, and how to get started with your customer experience initiative.

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Customer Experience Customer Journeys Self Service Interaction 107

Bold360

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

Seeing someone who can help you, whether you are using a website or an offline store is essential to a full customer experience. Maybe your customers want to buy a product or a service which isn’t immediately in view. Think about the process your customer needs to go through to get these answers. Keep Listening.

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Chatbots Omni-Channel Self Service Analytics 80

ShepHyken

MARCH 31, 2018

Over the last few years, customer service has shifted from traditional phone support toward social media channels like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and others. Dan Gingiss started the Social Customer Care Track and interest has grown exponentially. Social Media Changes Customer Service. Even millions!

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Social Media Self Service Customer Service Marketing 86

Uplight

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

The rapidly changing energy ecosystem has now made “customer centricity” the must-have core competency. The Focus on the Customer” has dominated industry thought leader agendas for a while, but the proof lies in the investment patterns of energy providers. As utilities embrace customer centricity, two noticeable trends have emerged.

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Self Service Customer Centricity Trends Call Center 40

CSM Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2021

Customer service leaders and chief information officers (CIOs) are often asked what are they doing about artificial intelligence and automation. Do they centre around increasing customer engagement? Establish what really matters to your customers and train AI to answer the right questions. Abbie Heslop at EBI.AI

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Self Service Average Handle Time Chatbots Automotive 52