Beyond Philosophy
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
I have a real problem with patience as far as my network is concerned. When the internet is slow, I throw all my toys out of the crib. It’s maddening. The good news for me is that the 5G network is coming. The bad news is that the 5G build-out is lagging behind many other countries in the U.S., which means it isn’t coming any time soon—at least not nationwide.
Relay Blog
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
In a perfect world, we’d all be working smart instead of working hard. But what. The post 4 Ways Smarter Ticketing Solutions Drive Better Support Experiences appeared first on Relay.
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Contact Center Pipeline
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
In the contact center, recognition for a job well done does wonders for boosting morale and motivation. Research by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has confirmed that effective recognition programs also have a positive impact on retention and recruitment, two critical challenges for many contact centers. The SHRM survey, “Using Recognition and Other […].
ShepHyken
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
This week we feature an article by David Olson who shares tips on how to use live chat software correctly. – Shep Hyken. The modern marketplace offers many different ways to make your business and employees more productive. From automation to artificial intelligence, now is an exciting time to explore all the possibilities. One of the most promising methods for improving your conversion rates is through live chat software.
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Beyond Philosophy
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Does the time of the day that you sell or deal with your customers affect how much they buy or how they see your customer experience. The answer is yes, but why is this the case and what should you do about this? The post How Does Time Of Day Affect How Much We Sell? appeared first on.
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Contact Center Pipeline
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Heather had been working as a contact center agent at ABC Electric for almost 18 months when her boss approached her with exciting news. He wanted to promote her to a supervisor! A standout performer, Heather’s Csat and FCR scores were consistently some of the highest on the team. She rarely, if ever, missed work, […].
ShepHyken
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
One of my favorite restaurants in St. Louis, where I live, is Tony’s. You may be familiar with Tony’s if you have been following my articles and videos for a while. They are an outstanding example of a great product – their food – and amazing service. So, good in fact that they are one of the businesses that don’t have to exceed expectations. They are so good at what they do, all they have to do is meet expectations to amaze their guests.
Steve DiGioia
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
can a crooked sign ruin your business? This original article was written by Steve DiGioia. You have a great product, so that’s done. Next comes finding the perfect location to set up shop and after almost a year you’re finished. Now, you’re finally open and business is flowing. All is well – but is it? Sure, you had to get over a few hurdles and you corrected some mistakes but now business is steady.
Call Center Weekly
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Workforce Management drives CX A biker friend of mine recommended a book to me called “Freedom” written by Sonny Barger – yes “that” Sonny Barger – a founding member and former Oakland Chapter President of the Hell’s Angels. It took me about six miles, in one session, on the treadmill to read the book filled with Sonny’s rules for life. Some of the bits resonated with me – others did not.
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Reports of the death of in-store shopping have been greatly exaggerated. This year’s retail survey found that more than 60 percent of consumers start and end their journey by visiting a store. Retail customers value price above everything, but the importance of other factors varies for different brands. In-store shopping is valued highly by grocery and home improvement customers Technology retail customers place less importance on in-store experiences – for them it only ranks sixth Digital exper
CX Global Media
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
Contact centers are built on processes and systems that need to be managed and led. Because of the rapid pace of work and unforgiving workloads that come, they need to be effective and high-caliber, including employee engagement. At the Coca-Cola Consolidated Contact Center in Charlotte, North Carolina their employee engagement system consists of five teams that make for a special formula.
ShepHyken
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Ten Ways To Recognize Employees During National Customer Service Week. National Customer Service Week Is About Customers AND Employees. Shep Hyken sits down with Bill Gessert to talk about National Customer Service Week (October 1-5, 2018). They discussed 10 ways to celebrate the week-long event, how to create an employee-centric culture, and how to get C-suite executives involved in the everyday culture. ?
Myra Golden Media
SEPTEMBER 8, 2018
When I need to reach out to a company, chat is almost always my preferred contact method. It’s usually quick, and I can be doing other things, like replying to email or making a quick call, while I chat. Your customers like the ease of chat, too. But it’s not enough for the chat to be convenient and fast. You need to be creating rapport in conversation and speaking your brand voice.
Call Center Weekly
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Once upon a time, (isn’t that how they always start), a young woman took a leap, and accepted a position in a customer service role. This is a new adventure, how exciting!! The young woman had no experience in customer service, but was up for the challenge. She thought should could figure it out. She could talk to anyone; how hard could this be? I mean, they are just people, right?
Speaker: Nicholas Zeisler, CX Strategist & Fractional CXO
The first step in a successful Customer Experience endeavor (or for that matter, any business proposition) is to find out what’s wrong. If you can’t identify it, you can’t fix it! 💡 That’s where the Voice of the Customer (VoC) comes in. Today, far too many brands do VoC simply because that’s what they think they’re supposed to do; that’s what all their competitors do.
CX Global Media
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Top Customer Service Influencers Give Top Customer Service Tips. Recently Fit Small Business asked a group of the top customer service influencers about their top customer service tips. I was fortunate enough to be chosen and among a list of people I admire. In fact, many of them have been guests on my Fast Leader Show podcast. The people on both lists include: Lynn Hunsaker : Lynn led customer experience improvement for many years in Strategic Information Manager, Customer Satisfaction Improvem
Toister Performance Solutions
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Note: This post originally appeared on LInkedIn. I've talked to a lot of customer service leaders recently who want to improve customer service, but aren't sure where to start. One of their biggest challenges is they struggle to articulate exactly what "improve" means. Here are some actual statements I've heard: "We want to deliver world class customer service.
Contact Center Pipeline
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Mapping the customer journey is not a new concept. In fact, within the contact center world, it’s quickly become a critical part of delivering a solid omnichannel CX. After all, that journey has become increasingly complicated, spanning social media, phone, chat, self-service, email and more. Knowing where that journey has taken your customer is critical—but […].
CrazyCall
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Imagine that 6 out of 10 calls you make end up being successful. Imagine that each of your clients is pleased with a quality of calls that you make. Imagine that selling over the phone is fun and easy to do. And now let your imagination rest and get to know how to turn dreams into reality. How to do it? There are a few factors that can influence your cold calls – a good lead base , a proper research and your preparation.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!
The Northridge Group
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Today’s business environment is constantly evolving, but the consumer’s expectations are as focused as ever on the fundamentals of genuine, personalized, effortless and effective service. By leveraging insights that your customers provide on a daily basis, you can ensure that your business’s means of approaching the Customer Experience (CX) remain agile.
GetFeedback
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Our best customers are the ones who stay with us. The proof is in the numbers: a 5% increase in customer retention can lead to a 25-95% increase in profits , according to a Harvard Business School study. One Temkin Group study concluded that loyal customers are 5x as likely to repurchase , 5x as likely to forgive, 4x as likely to refer, and 7x as likely to try a new offering.
Natalie Petouhof
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Tweet AI and customer service; it’s a hot topic! But when I talk to customers, they say, “ I get there’s something to AI and customer service, but how do I deliver business results and value with AI? ” If you are wondering how AI can move the needle on the metrics you get measured on every day, below is a short guide on how to get the best business results when considering AI as part of your Customer Service strategy.
Kristina Evey
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Frustration Drives People Away. I was recently at a business conference at a highly regarded venue. The presenter was wonderful and provided lots of strategies, techniques, and solutions for those in attendance. Participants walked away with a wealth of knowledge and takeaways ready to implement in their companies. The food was great. The venue provided a light breakfast, delicious lunches, snacks, and a wide variety of sodas and water.
Dive into the realm of contact center dialers with our infographic! Explore the various types – Preview, Predictive, Automatic, and Progressive Dialers – and unravel their roles in boosting call center performance.
Aspect
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
A robust economy might be great for your 401K but if you’re a customer service manager, it could make it tougher for you to do your job. According to the American Customer Satisfaction Index , the national measure for customer happiness has been stagnant for the longest period of time in about twenty-five years. This Washington Post article explains that when the economy is good and jobs are easier to come by, customer service jobs experience high turnover.
Fonolo
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
We got a lot of feedback on last week’s blog , both in private and in public (see this thread on LinkedIn, for example). Contemplating the eventual fate of humans in the customer service process leads to some spicy conversations. This is a) partly because terminology around AI is problematic; b) partly because objective data is sparse; c) partly because the loudest voices have, well, let’s say motivated reasoning ; and d) partly because there are multiple overlapping questions.
Ansafone
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Can call center companies really improve your company? It is common for company managers to have reservations about outsourcing their contact center services because they believe the level of service could damage their brand reputation and quality of customer care. However, tapping this smart business strategy can potentially be the best thing for your company’s … How Call Center Companies Can Improve Your Company Read More ».
VHT
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
If you’re starting to forge a customer experience (CX) strategy for 2019, you’re not alone. Most companies realize that CX will increasingly impact business results. In fact, Gartner reports 81% of company leaders predict they’ll compete primarily on customer experience in the near future, but only 22% have claimed to create an experience that exceeds customer expectations.
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Over the next 12 months, what do you think will have the biggest impact on your CX automation efforts? When asked the same question, only 10% of CX leaders surveyed by Verint chose telephony. It’s no longer the engagement channel leading CCaaS conversations. The customer engagement challenges facing organizations have changed – so a new approach is needed.
GetFeedback
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
When you decrease customer churn, it leads to more than repeat customers and referrals. It keeps your brand reputation in check. Learn how to do it.
Fonolo
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
I’m sitting here in Canada, a vast country with an ever-debated culture. Part of that debate is our collective, enduring love of hockey, one that sometimes puzzles me. It’s not unheard of to read sentiments like “ Hockey, what is wrong with you? ” or “ Hockey, I’m through with you ” in major Canadian publications in recent years. There are also subsets that are rather grim about its future.
Nexmo
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
To better facilitate conversations with customers and help businesses derive more value from them, Nexmo released our Split Recording offering. With it you can not only record calls but also split the audio recordings between the two parties, recording what someone hears and separately what he or she said. This tremendously powerful tool allows you […].
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