ShepHyken

AUGUST 5, 2020

What gets in the way of creating a great customer service experience for you and/or your organization? Is it a process that is clunky, inconvenient and difficult for the customer? As she moved into this role, she realized the opportunities that would come from providing a better customer experience. This is just common sense.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 23, 2021

He shares customer service best practices that successful brands use to help their customers on social media. Another intuitive and frankly underutilized way brands can use social media is for addressing customer service inquiries. . Why use social media as a customer service channel? .

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 13, 2023

She writes about letting your customers know that they are important to you and your business by making sure that they feel heard. Running your own business can be amazing – you can control your own working hours and make all of the important decisions, but ultimately you are responsible for the success of the business.

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Beyond Philosophy

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Moreover, if they prefer to cater to a specific segment of customer that prefers the way they do things, that is their prerogative. Some restaurants have been extremely successful by doing this and we do not fault them for it. Restaurants that choose to ignore these criticisms have a right to do so. Check it out here.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Five Tips For Creating A Successful AI-Driven Customer Winback Strategy by Raviteja Sidda. My Comment: The stats say it’s less expensive to keep customers than to get new ones. But, what happens when the customers leave?

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ShepHyken

APRIL 7, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Swati Kungwani, writes about the value of customer complaints to a business. Complaints are opportunities to show how good you can be. Customer behavior is becoming more dynamic. Customers tend to grumble or express their discontent if things go wrong.

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Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 12, 2017

We witness it all the time in our customer experience consultancy. We see complainers among front-facing employees when we use customer mirrors to analyze the experience from the customer’s viewpoint. In management, we’ve seen how a complainer can prevent a company from following through with a customer experience initiative.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 30, 2022

We just released our annual customer service research where we surveyed more than 1,000 consumers and asked what customer service experiences are most likely to cause you to come back. All a typical customer wants is for someone to be nice to them, with a willingness to take care of them. That seems pretty simple.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Many people think of customer service as a department. If you’ve been following me, you’ll know my belief is that customer service is a philosophy , not a department. It can be the traditional customer service team who fields questions and complaints. The best customer support does several things.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Elevating Customer Experience: Embracing Hospitality as the Foundation by Charles Ryan Minton (Newsweek) When it comes to providing exceptional customer experiences, few industries excel quite like the hotel business.

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Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Many companies seeking to improve their Customer Experience (CX) understand the importance of putting the customer at the center of everything they do. Those that have excellent experiences, the kind that makes their brand name a household one, demonstrate actual customer-centricity in their CX. Customer Strategy.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

She shares a 3-step guide on how to improve the employee experience while maximizing customer engagement. Where would a business be without a customer service team? There’s no denying that without an effective customer service team , a business would fall apart. Seems like a lot to have weighing on your shoulders, right?

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ShepHyken

JUNE 13, 2023

So, let’s take it to the customer service and CX world. Every interaction with a customer becomes your CX judgment day, especially when there is a problem or complaint. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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CCNG

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Not only that, but recent advancements like Generative AI and ChatGPT have emerged as powerful solutions for customer service. For example, a March 2023 survey by IPSOS on artificial intelligence found that despite the growing acceptance of AI, most people still prefer to talk with a human customer service agent (88%).

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Beyond Philosophy

DECEMBER 6, 2018

I decided that for people working in Customer Experience, we needed a way to stay on message, too. So, I am going to share with you some vital statistics about Customer Experience and how they deliver ROI because let’s face it, it’s about the ROI, Stupid. Measuring your results is vital to your success in Customer Experience.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 12, 2023

She writes about letting your customers know that they are important to you and your business by making sure that they feel heard. Running your own business can be amazing – you can control your own working hours and make all of the important decisions, but ultimately you are responsible for the success of the business.

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Fonolo

MARCH 9, 2023

CCMC’s Customer Rage Study is a fascinating look at CX, designed to help customer service pros identify pain points and reduce customer complaints in the contact center. If you guessed there are more complaints than ever, you’re right. Here are some of the most common customer complaints in contact centers.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Investing in overall brand experience for customers is one of the most important aspects of any business. By building a happy, loyal customer base that makes brand interaction easy and enjoyable, businesses can ensure that they have the edge over competitors. Keep the customer informed.

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Callminer

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

I was fascinated by a story about the cost of complaints based on a study by the Institute of Customer Service. The research suggested that time wasted by customers making complaints, and the cost to businesses and their suppliers in dealing with them, cost the UK economy £190bn a year in lost productivity.

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Bill Quiseng

JANUARY 10, 2022

Listening to the sweet cha-ching sound of profits, these bad bosses do not hear their grumbling employees and complaining customers many hierarchical rungs below. Even if bosses could hear, they would wear noise-canceling headphones, oblivious to the employees’ concerns and customer complaints.

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ProProfs Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2020

If you’ve heard such customer concerns lately, then it means they’ve been through a bad customer service experience with your brand. It’s not like you wanted this, but let’s face it that your customers may come up with such complaints even in the future. What are Customer Complaints?

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 9, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Eight Ways Companies Can Turn A Negative Customer Experience Into A Positive One by Young Entrepreneur Council. How do you handle a bad customer service experience ? Decoding Customer Experience by Anjali Malhotra.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Marcelle Santos, a copywriter at TextExpander , a software that helps individuals and teams communicate efficiently and consistently with their customers. She shares why customer standards matter and how your organization can meet them. Raise your customer service standards.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 11, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Ways AI can Revolutionize Customer Experience by Vandita Grover. MarTech Advisor) Customer Experience (CX) is a competitive differentiator and driving force for a business’ success.

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Fonolo

MARCH 28, 2023

Customer experience managers in the contact center have never mattered more. Because even though most businesses work hard to offer excellent service , today’s savvy customers notice so much more. Managers must ensure their agents have the skills and knowledge to provide excellent customer service.

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Toister Performance Solutions

MAY 11, 2023

You've sent your team through customer service training. I've repeatedly used them to demonstrate the impact of customer service training to executives. Why evaluate customer service training? Measuring your customer service training programs allows you to answer the tough questions you’ll inevitably get from executives.

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CSM Magazine

APRIL 29, 2024

Owning our mistakes is a critical step in service recovery—and service recovery is critical to the success of your business, no matter what that business is. When you make a mistake, you can either solve it and keep the customer, or you can say goodbye. Act quickly Listen to what the customer has to say while describing the problem.

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Steve DiGioia

MAY 17, 2021

Great customer service. That’s what our customers want and that’s what we wish to provide. In today’s post, I compiled my list of the top 10 customer service acronyms to use every day. It was about finding solutions for a customer and finding their pain points ”. A pproach customers with a personalized warm welcome.

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CSM Magazine

APRIL 24, 2024

Regardless of the product or service a company provides, its emotional connection with customers is truly important, since it gives the impression that your business has a face and nature, and it cares for people, being determined to create value for them. For some businesses, it’s a group of people that purchases things and uses services.

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NobelBiz

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Have you ever wondered how call centers manage the overwhelming number of customer calls, especially those tricky situations that require immediate attention? It is like a relay race, where the baton of customer queries is passed on to the right expert swiftly and efficiently. This is where escalation management comes into play.

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Bill Quiseng

DECEMBER 6, 2023

FIND KEEP Your business success is not dependent on how many candidates you find. Ultimately, your employees will exceed customer expectations. Do not take for granted the immense impact a concerned, vital group of employees can do to enhance the image and success of your business. Don’t just be good. Be GREAT out there!

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CSM Magazine

APRIL 25, 2024

In today’s fast-paced market, businesses across the UK face numerous hurdles in attracting and retaining customers. With the advent of digital technology and social media, customer expectations are higher than ever. Businesses must navigate these waters carefully to build a loyal customer base.

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Nicereply

APRIL 29, 2024

Whether a customer complaint or a note from a supervisor, all forms of feedback can be helpful to you. They call a one-on-one meeting with you and talk about how you’re too passive and let potential customers lead the conversation, rather than steering them towards a purchase. This can lead to errors or subpar results.

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Balto

JANUARY 22, 2024

In the contact center, generative AI can make after-call summaries, enhance customer service chatbots, and even uncover transformational insights that have significant impacts on your contact center. Measure What Customers Are Calling About Use generative AI to answer the age-old question: why are my customers calling?

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Balto

JANUARY 22, 2024

In the contact center, generative AI can make after-call summaries, enhance customer service chatbots, and even uncover transformational insights that have significant impacts on your contact center. Measure What Customers Are Calling About Use generative AI to answer the age-old question: why are my customers calling?

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JivoChat

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Good customer service is an essential part of any successful business. Providing excellent customer service helps to build trust and loyalty in customers, which can lead to increased sales and profits. It’s also important to ensure that customer complaints are handled promptly and effectively.

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