ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Thanks to Gen Z, Deeper Connections Will Become the Currency of the Future by AmberNechole Hart (Adweek) Empty ecommerce gets you to checkout fast but gives no reason to return. Why is connection important?

Customer Service 163

Customer Service Self service Personalization Marketing 163

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: For those in the customer support world, this article is for you. AHT, as in average handle time, is a metric used to measure the average length of time for a customer support call.

Customer Service 159

Customer Service Average Handle Time Contact Center Metrics 159

CCNG

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In a recent virtual member town hall discussion led by Dan, the focus was on an essential topic in the contact center industry: the intricate interplay between Employee Experience (EX), Customer Experience (CX), and Financial Strength. The Nexus of EX, CX, and Financial Strength Dan underscored the interconnectedness of these three aspects.

Contact Center 195

Contact Center CCNG Metrics Customer Experience 195

Connect

APRIL 18, 2024

By Martin Cross, CTO at Connect. The technology can also boost agent productivity with automation, real-time guidance, and performance coaching and enhance operational efficiency by reducing costs, optimising resources, and enabling data-driven decisions. However, Gen AI is not a plug-and-play solution.

Virtual Agent 74

Virtual Agent Chatbots Average Handle Time Engineering 74

ShepHyken

MARCH 22, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Forget Customer Experience. CX (Customer Experience) has been around for years. The Benefits of Empowering Your Customer Service Team by Marisa Sanfilippo. Guest Post: Want To Improve Your Customer Service?

Customer Service 336

Customer Service Best practices Marketing Customer Experience 336

Comm100

MARCH 20, 2024

In an era where public trust in government institutions is understandably sensitive, the need for robust and transparent communication strategies has never been more critical. Through this medium, they can engage with citizens in real-time, provide 24/7 assistance, and disseminate accurate and accessible information.

Government 75

Government Chatbots Self service Wait times 75

Comm100

APRIL 2, 2024

Customer satisfaction (CSAT) scores are a vital metric for any business trying to track and improve their customer service and support. The scores provide a snapshot of how satisfied your customers are with your products or services, indicating areas of success and those needing improvement.

Wait times 89

Wait times Feedback CRM Surveys 89

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. His appointment as the chief experience officer coincided with the company’s strategic rebranding to Bobby Jones Links, signifying a commitment to a culture that prioritizes both employee and customer experiences.

Customer Service 155

Customer Service B2C B2B Customer Experience 155

ShepHyken

JANUARY 28, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Can Disneyland Teach Us about the Customer Journey? Shrewd customer design choices, of course. This article shares something I had not heard of: how Walt Disney created “the desired path.”

Customer Service 163

Customer Service Consulting Consulting Customer Experience 163

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

When companies implement specific tools and best practices, they can significantly improve their customer experience (CX), increase agent performance, and ensure high-quality service. It represents a holistic approach that is aimed at transforming call center functions into a streamlined, customer-focused powerhouse.

Best practices 105

Best practices Call Center Interactive Voice Response First call resolution 105

NobelBiz

JANUARY 30, 2024

That being said, call center blockage is one of the critical issues in customer service. Inevitably, call center blockage significantly impacts customer experience. So, as a call center owner, manager or supervisor how do you tackle this difficult challenge and avoid your numbers getting blocked?

Call Center 104

Call Center Interactive Voice Response Telecommunications Contact Center 104

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. As the Head of Customer Support and Engagement at HotDoc, she is responsible for leading the customer support and engagement strategy.

Customer Service 207

Customer Service Customer centricity Contact Center Consulting 207

Connect

DECEMBER 11, 2023

By Martin Cross , Chief Strategy Officer at Connect. While the rapid development of generative AI platforms will certainly eliminate the need for agents to perform numerous customer service tasks, rather than displace them, this advanced technology will emerge as their saviour and benefit operators in the long run.

Technology 93

Technology Average Handle Time Cloud contact First call resolution 93

ShepHyken

AUGUST 31, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Prevent Customer Churn with Retention Marketing by Lauren Pope. Learning Hub) Attracting new customers is cool and all, but do you know how to keep them around?

Customer Service 263

Customer Service Advertising Customer retention Customer Experience 263

Playvox

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In an economy that’s pitched more than a few curveballs over the last five years, retaining and growing a loyal customer base is consistently a winning business strategy. It should be among your key strategies and always part of your playbook. How Do You Identify Top Customer Service Talent?

Contact Center 88

Contact Center Gamification Coaching Feedback 88

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. According to a survey by Desk.com , 25% of millennials expect to get a response within 10 minutes after reaching out for customer service via social media.

Customer Service 359

Customer Service Self service Virtual Agent Chatbots 359

ShepHyken

JULY 17, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Factors That Make for a Great Employee Experience by Tiffani Bova (Harvard Business Review) Decades of business strategy have urged leaders to concentrate the bulk of their business efforts on the customer experience.

Customer Service 156

Customer Service Chatbots Customer Experience Contact Center 156

ShepHyken

MAY 3, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. An online music gear retailer tackles customer experience with a ‘Sweetwater’ difference by Judy Mottl. Retail Customer Experience) Sweetwater Sound Inc., A video can create an emotional connection.

Customer Service 269

Customer Service Entertainment Banking Marketing 269

Call Design

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Their frontline experience in operations provides them with insights into how different departments can work together more efficiently. This position enables them to identify opportunities for driving efficiencies, reducing costs and optimising resources, making them invaluable in strategic planning discussions.

Management 78

Management Analytics Employee engagement Customer Experience 78

Fonolo

AUGUST 10, 2021

No matter how great your product or service is, the success of your contact center largely depends on the customer service you provide. Ultimately, if customers don’t have a good experience, they’re likely not going to call back. The Secret Sauce for Increasing Customer Happiness. Develop a strong customer care strategy.

Contact Center 167

Contact Center Customer Service Agent burnout Customer Care 167

SmartAction

DECEMBER 8, 2023

This was where Alex, a visionary contact center manager, worked tirelessly to improve efficiency and customer satisfaction. The once overburdened agents found themselves focusing on more complex, engaging tasks. Alex watched as their team transformed, becoming more efficient and engaged.

Virtual Agent 77

Virtual Agent Contact Center Upselling Interactive Voice Response 77

Real Blue Sky

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

It’s a time when growth strategies of the past may no longer bring the same results, and the quest for sustainability can seem like an uphill battle. It’s about leveraging the strength of customer loyalty, the potential of existing relationships, and the efficiency of streamlined operations.

Employee engagement 105

Employee engagement outsourcing Upselling Customer retention 105

The Northridge Group

AUGUST 31, 2023

Customer Experience (CX) technology is evolving rapidly, leaving many businesses struggling to keep pace. AI, automation, and new technologies are changing how contact centers and customer experience work. Download Part II of Northridge's State of Customer Experience 2023 Research Report for more CX insights!

Average Handle Time 67

Average Handle Time Healthcare contact center associations Contact Center 67

The Northridge Group

AUGUST 31, 2023

Customer Experience (CX) technology is evolving rapidly, leaving many businesses struggling to keep pace. AI, automation, and new technologies are changing how contact centers and customer experience work. Download Part II of Northridge's State of Customer Experience 2023 Research Report for more CX insights!

Average Handle Time 67

Average Handle Time Healthcare contact center associations Contact Center 67

Lumoa

JANUARY 15, 2024

When customers shop in physical stores, they might have several questions about a product: Is it available in a different size? The scenario is now much the same for online customers who increasingly expect a seamless, personalized experience. But it also allows agents to handle several customer queries at once.

Customer Experience 83

Customer Experience Chatbots Best practices Metrics 83

NobelBiz

MARCH 26, 2024

While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to address all operational and customer-related challenges for businesses, Customer Experience Automation (CXA) has emerged as a compelling strategy for a lot of businesses these days. Table of Contents What Is Customer Experience Automation (CXA)?

Best practices 52

Best practices Interactive Voice Response Customer Experience Contact Center 52

ChurnZero

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Creating a steady stream of engaging content for a customer community can be a daunting task, especially when you’re relying on your team to contribute. How I got my team to create high-quality content for our customer community. I changed my strategy, and the results were dramatic. Then, something clicked.

Analytics 52

Analytics Personalization Management 52

Fonolo

AUGUST 5, 2021

The proof is in the statistics — a proper training strategy leads to more engaged employees. How to Foster Agent Engagement in a Hybrid Contact Center. Now that a large percentage of customer service agents are working remotely, it’s never been more important to ensure you have a solid training system in place.

Best practices 159

Best practices Call Center virtual call center Agent burnout 159

Lumoa

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

From social media posts to Google and Yelp reviews, every buyer can recount their customer experience with your company to a global audience. It is no wonder, then, that businesses have started paying much closer attention to their customer experience (CX) strategy. Reviewing your existing CX strategy is a good place to start.

Customer Experience 83

Customer Experience Chatbots Analytics SaaS 83

Lumoa

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The focus on enhancing customer experience has gained traction in recent years. As businesses recognize its value, the shift from a product-centered approach to a customer-centric one continues. Actionability is also, as we believe, one of the essential aspects of customer experience management. Listen to your customers.

Customer Experience 178

Customer Experience B2C Journey mapping B2B 178

Global Response

MARCH 25, 2024

Excellent customer service aims to anticipate and meet needs before customers are even aware of them. And the best way to do that is to start with a customer journey map. What is customer journey mapping? Customer journey mapping is a visual representation of every experience customers have with you.

Journey mapping 62

Journey mapping Banking Analytics Sales 62

Fonolo

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

While the industry is no stranger to new technologies and automation, modern self-service tools have really changed the game when it comes to supporting customers. You may have already interacted with self-service tools as a customer. To work effectively, they need to be integrated into your contact center strategy.

Self service 142

Self service Contact Center Chatbots Consulting 142

NobelBiz

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Telemarketing and call center operations form the backbone of many businesses, enabling them to connect directly with their audience. Within this framework, the twin metrics of connection rate and contact rate play pivotal roles. Conversely, a low connection rate can result in wasted time and reduced agent productivity.

Contact Center 59

Contact Center Telemarketing Telecommunications Call Center 59

COPC

DECEMBER 23, 2022

High-performing organizations spend time creating company values that link employee engagement to broader customer experience strategies and the company’s overall success. Effective engagement strategies lead to improved performance, increased productivity, higher retention and bottom-line growth.

Employee engagement 87

Employee engagement Coaching Business Process Outsourcing Feedback 87

Global Response

MARCH 13, 2024

Creating a seamless, personalized customer experience (CX) is one of the most crucial investments businesses can make today. It distinguishes you from competitors, fosters customer loyalty, and, ultimately, determines business success. This requires robust tools to gather and analyze customer feedback and data.

outsourcing 62

outsourcing Best practices Feedback Customer retention 62

Lumoa

APRIL 4, 2023

For a business to flourish, it has to understand its customers well enough to market effectively to them. One of the best ways to do that is through a customer profile analysis. Simply put, this process closely examines current and potential customers’ characteristics, traits, and preferences.

Customer retention 83

Customer retention Enterprise Marketing Surveys 83

delighted

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Nevertheless, it can be quite challenging to pinpoint areas for improvement and identify the best strategies to achieve it. One crucial starting point is gaining an understanding of how your employees feel about working at your company, and the most effective way to do this is through an employee survey. Why does this matter?

Surveys 81

Surveys Employee engagement Feedback Management 81