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Behind the Scenes of Government Social Media Customer Care

Russel Lolacher

In BC, I’m the public service director responsible for the government social media customer care for our ministry, but my dad still doesn’t understand what I do. I’m the Director of Web and Social Media Services for the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure in the BC Public Service.

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12 Traits of a Great Social Media Customer Service Star

Russel Lolacher

To successfully embrace social media customer service, the focus of your interactions need to be far more in the intent and use of the tool than the tool itself and its features. So what are the skills or traits needed to really and truly be a great (not good) social media customer service star? Talk with them.

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What is Involved in Social Customer Care for a 1 in 500 Year BC Flood

Russel Lolacher

A lot goes into providing social customer care during an emergency event considered a “once-in-500 year flood” As the team leading public engagement and digital communication for BC’s provincial transportation, it’s done with a process that prioritizes intentional effort, accessibility and empathy.

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The New Dawn of Talent Management in the Transportation Industry

North Highland

The transportation industry can combat impending workforce shortages through strategic talent management approaches…. While change is always a constant, the sheer pace of change the transportation industry is currently facing is unprecedented, and prompting major innovation.

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Key Differences Social Media Listening Reveals About UK and US Consumers

NetBase

And social media listening reveals what some of those are. And this isn’t just about growing your own food, there’s also sustainable fashion for the forward-thinking among us: Or sustainable may relate to transportation as well. RELATED POSTS: Why Businesses Are Going Beyond Basic Social Media Listening.

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Social Media Monitoring Skills: A Requirement for British Rail Workers

NetBase

Apparently, this mode of transportation is well known for its disappointing service and the anger it incites on a daily basis. And this adds an extra, important layer to the art of customer service for rail representatives – social media monitoring skills. Revisiting Misguided Social Sentiment: Cairo and Beyond.

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What is Involved in Social Customer Care for a 1 in 2000 Year BC Flood

Russel Lolacher

A lot goes into providing social customer care during an emergency event considered a “once-in-2000 year flood” As the team leading public engagement and digital communication for BC’s provincial transportation, it’s done with a process that prioritizes intentional effort, accessibility and empathy.