CSM Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2023

Customer service agents are the face of your company and can make or break your business. If your team is not motivated, it can affect the overall quality of the service you provide. But how do you keep your team motivated and engaged? In this article, we will look at ten easy ways to motivate your customer service team. 1. Recognize Good Performance As a customer service manager, you should always recognize good performance.

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NobelBiz

AUGUST 7, 2023

In the realm of Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) solutions, the choice between multi-tenant and single-tenant contact centers carries profound implications for businesses. While both models promise similar features, their underlying infrastructure and advantages diverge significantly. In this article, we delve into the intricacies of multi-tenant and single-tenant contact centers, shedding light on the key differentiators that can inform your decision and elevate your contact center operation

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Calltools

AUGUST 9, 2023

Generating, cultivating, and managing leads are crucial to every contact center’s success. As such, it’s vital that business owners and call center managers carefully consider their lead management strategy and its effectiveness. Your contact center can benefit from increased conversions and customer retention with a strong lead management strategy.

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JustCall

AUGUST 8, 2023

Service industries across the world are facing an AI and automation overhaul. But, contrary to popular belief, AI is more likely to make jobs easier rather than make them redundant. Contact centers are a great example of how technology can be used to make jobs more efficient. Previously, contact center agents had to physically dial multiple numbers every day.

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MiaRec

AUGUST 6, 2023

BIG CX UPDATE | MiaRec Tatiana Polyakova , COO of MiaRec , joins Kieran Devlin of CX Today for the Big CX Update to talk about: ? The new products and features coming to MiaRec ?Transforming quality management in the contact center ? Leveraging generative AI and Machine Learning in the contact center Polyakova provides an insightful look at the next 12 months of MiaRec’s products and features roadmap, and the valuable benefits to customers and partners that they entail.

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Hodusoft

AUGUST 9, 2023

Improving Customer Service in BPOs with Multi-Tenant Contact Center Software Noted management guru Peter F. Drucker once said “Do what you do best. Outsource the rest.” It isn’t surprising to see that many small, medium, and large businesses outsource their customer service to BPOs. As per a study conducted by Clutch, more than one-fourth of small businesses surveyed outsource their customer service to BPOs (business process outsourcing organizations).

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Beyond Philosophy

AUGUST 10, 2023

Damien is “In A Pickle.” His organization’s delivery stats tell them that they’re doing quite well. But when they do customer survey data, the customers don’t think they are. So, Damien wants to know why there is a discrepancy. The problem here is perception. The internal perception is shipping is going great, but the customers’ perception isn’t.

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kommunicate

AUGUST 10, 2023

Last Updated on August 10, 2023 ChatGPT has the enormous potential to personalize customer service interactions at scale. All you need is a detailed vision to serve your customers with the best and you’re halfway there! Creating a customer service chatbot using ChatGPT is a great way to materialize your vision of world-class customer service. [.] The post Create A Customer Service Chatbot Using ChatGPT – Code Included appeared first on Kommunicate Blog.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 7, 2023

Top Takeaways: Being a destination workplace requires deliberately building a culture that attracts talented individuals. Organizations should strive to create an environment where employees are proud to work, find meaning in their careers, and have growth opportunities. In today’s job market, loyalty to a single company is less common. Employees often see their first job as a stepping stone to their next employment opportunity.

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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

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CCNG

AUGUST 9, 2023

Generative AI, a subset of artificial intelligence (think ChatGPT) that focuses on creating new content, is emerging as the trend of 2023. It has the potential to revolutionize the way contact centers operate and deliver customer experiences if done correctly. With the ability to create new content, simulate complex scenarios, and drive innovation in customer interactions, generative AI offers a wealth of opportunities for improving customer contact and customer experience (CX) operations in the

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Beyond Philosophy

AUGUST 5, 2023

We have all been there. We think we did something great, and we look forward to getting the feedback that tells us so. Unfortunately, when we do get the feedback, we discover that we weren’t quite so great as we thought we were. It’s a matter of perception and understanding this concept can help avoid this mismatch in the future. One of our listeners, Damien, found himself in this pickle recently.

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TechSee

AUGUST 10, 2023

TechSee, Brings AI Visual Service Automation to AWS Omnichannel Customer Experience New York, NY, August 10, 2023 — TechSee, a global leader in Visual Service Automation, has announced today it is working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to support Amazon Connect, an easy-to-use omnichannel cloud contact center that provides superior customer service at a lower cost through the integration of TechSee’s artificial intelligence and augmented reality platform.

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Callminer

AUGUST 8, 2023

While customer service is important, experience management can create long-lasting, positive experiences that keep customers returning and workers productive.

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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.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 11, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Nandini Sharma, marketing manager at ProofHub. She writes about how to listen to your customers with the goal of connecting. I am not here to talk about childish stuff like, “Listen to your customers.” Because everyone is doing it. I am here to talk about things that make a difference like “Listen to your customers to connect. ” And believe me, that makes a difference. 96% of customers would leave your business if you deliver a bad customer experience

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Cyara

AUGUST 10, 2023

Usage of conversational AI (artificial intelligence) and chatbots has significantly grown in almost all sectors over recent years. The financial and banking industry, in particular, has been at the forefront. According to a recent study by Forbes, 78% of adults in the United States now prefer banking via a website or mobile application. The pandemic and the increasing tech-savviness of modern bankers may likely have accelerated this trend.

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Toister Performance Solutions

AUGUST 10, 2023

You want your team to grow their customer service skills. The challenge is finding the right skills to focus on. There seems to be a million different ideas out there. Which ones are the most essential? My advice is to focus on three fundamentals: Rapport Listening Problem-solving These skills are the foundation of consistently great service. Each of them has endless permutations and combinations, so they can be adapted to any situation.

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Lumoa

AUGUST 8, 2023

Effectively analyzing survey results can provide numerous benefits, such as enhanced customer satisfaction, increased sales, and improved brand loyalty. By understanding the key insights hidden within your survey data, you can address specific customer concerns, tailor your products and services to meet their needs and stay ahead of the competition.

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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!

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 6, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Here are my top five picks from last week. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. 25 Ways to Proactively Spot Your Customers’ Pain Points by Call Centre Helper Magazine (Call Centre Helper Magazine) When struggling to deal with customer demand, a lot of contact centres try to recruit more people.

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VirtualPBX

AUGUST 10, 2023

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, effective communication is paramount. Among the myriad of communication channels available, text messaging has emerged as a powerful tool for businesses to engage with their customers, clients, and employees. As we explore the realm of free business text message templates, we unveil a treasure trove of possibilities that can streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and foster strong relationships across various industries.

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Vcaretec

AUGUST 8, 2023

Outsourcing customer service is something that the majority of new business owners are wary of, and for good reason. The main channel via which you communicate with your clients is through customer service, thus it can't be good for your brand, to put it mildly. However, good customer support outsourcing won't sacrifice quality and may, in many cases, enhance your service.

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kommunicate

AUGUST 11, 2023

Last Updated on August 11, 2023 The Cryptocurrency Market Today Cryptocurrency is the currency of the future. The value of the global cryptocurrency market is currently close to $1.2 trillion, according to this Forbes report. Bitcoin and Ethereum are the 2 most traded currencies in the crypto market today. The value of the bitcoin market [.] The post How Kommunicate’s Chatbots Helped Rain.bh In The Competitive Cryptocurrency Market appeared first on Kommunicate Blog.

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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.

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Cisco - Contact Center

AUGUST 11, 2023

From donating 300 PPE masks to hospitals to A bridge of help connecting 170 smiling faces these successful Black Belt campaigns have inspired our Partner & Distributor communities across the… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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Helpware

AUGUST 8, 2023

For companies looking to outpace the competition, crafting the perfect product or service is only half the battle. To win—and stay winning—businesses must then strategically earn a steady flow of customers. Achieving this, of course, is multifaceted. It requires a brand to present itself as both approachable and of top-tier customer service. Unfortunately, however, many businesses tend to fixate on honing their sales department so much that their customer support falls to the wayside.

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Amplifai Coaching Category

AUGUST 8, 2023

Learn how FCR drives operational efficiency, cost savings, agent retention, and customer satisfaction. Discover strategies to improve your call center's FCR, the common mistakes to avoid, and a whole lot more!

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kommunicate

AUGUST 6, 2023

Last Updated on August 6, 2023 Large language models like ChatGPT(OpenAI), Bard(Google), Claude(Anthropic), and LLaMA(Meta) have seen a significant rise in its usage across different industries. One can easily ask these chatbots to write code for a mobile app or help summarise a 1,000 pages book in seconds. But healthcare is a very complex industry. [.

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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.

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Cisco - Contact Center

AUGUST 8, 2023

Let’s be honest, the last few years have been rough on all of us. Shifting our daily routines to match today’s hybrid-work environment has been quite a challenge.

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LiveVox

AUGUST 7, 2023

Ah, education! The gateway to knowledge, growth, and countless cups of coffee. But let’s not forget the often-vilified side of higher education: student loans. The mere mention of the phrase can send shivers down the spines of students and parents alike. But here at LiveVox, we know better. Higher education lenders provide an invaluable opportunity […] The post Exploring the Latest Customer Experience Trends in Lending for Higher Education appeared first on LiveVox.

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JivoChat

AUGUST 10, 2023

Are you looking for solid ways to boost ecommerce sales without draining your time and budget? Then you can’t afford to ignore the power of an ecommerce affiliate marketing strategy. From generating brand awareness to converting leads, affiliate marketing can help ecommerce businesses scale their sales generation efforts without sacrificing company resources.

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