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I love when listeners write in with their business problems. I don’t love that they have problems, but I love that they share them with us so we can all work through them together. In our latest submission for our “I’m in a Pickle” feature of the podcast, Janet explains that even though their customer comments are overwhelmingly positive, their Net Promoter Score ® (NPS) is not where they need it to be. MORE
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In the best of times, it’s important to keep your best employees. In tough times, it’s even more important. Customers are beginning to feel the results of The Great Resignation , which quite honestly, is not so great. MORE
As companies have started to make the shift from remote work being a temporary necessity to a way of life, there’s been a lot said over the issue of productivity. internal comms MORE
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Over the past few weeks, we’ve been proud to share the investments we’ve made into improving the usability and accessibility of our product (if you haven't already, read part one and part two ). MORE
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We’ve seen a lot of things change in customer engagement this year. Customers are using a broader range of channels—up to 10 channels even in a single inquiry—and still expect seamless, personalized experiences. MORE
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Empathy is a desirable trait for customer service associates; however, compassion takes empathy to the next level. MORE
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TIS THE SEASON when it is time to reflect and anticipate. That’s what I do as the year comes to an end. I think about what was and what will be. The end of one year and the start of another seems to naturally inspire this. Contact Center Pipeline had a very good 2021. I […]. MORE
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Myra Golden Media
DECEMBER 2, 2021
Many of you know me from my popular LinkedIn Learning courses. I’ve loved flying to Santa Barbara, renting a car, and driving to Carpinteria to film my LinkedIn courses.
Contact Center Pipeline
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
This month’s top 5 blog posts highlight two of our most in-demand topics: customer experience (CX) and expanding your workforce.
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Beyond Philosophy
DECEMBER 2, 2021
People look back on their childhood and talk about how terrible it was. However, they often do it with a fondness that belies their words. Looking back at the earlier period, they feel good about it, no matter how terrible it was in their description. Customers do this, too.
Callminer
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Read our blog for tips and best practices to choosing and buying the best omnichannel customer service software for your business
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DECEMBER 1, 2021
This has been a big week at PeopleMetrics. In case you did not hear, I launched my second book called Pharma Customer Experience ( CLICK TO VIEW ON AMAZON ) on Tuesday (11/30).
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Contact Center Pipeline
DECEMBER 2, 2021
TIS THE SEASON when it is time to reflect and anticipate. That’s what I do as the year comes to an end. I think about what was and what will be. The end of one year and the start of another seems to naturally inspire this. Contact Center Pipeline had a very good 2021. I […].
Beyond Philosophy
DECEMBER 4, 2021
I love when listeners write in with their business problems. I don’t love that they have problems, but I love that they share them with us so we can all work through them together. In our latest submission for our “I’m in a Pickle” feature of the podcast, Janet explains that even though their customer comments are overwhelmingly positive, their Net Promoter Score ® (NPS) is not where they need it to be.
Fonolo
DECEMBER 2, 2021
From retail to tourism to food service, almost every sector is currently experiencing major labor shortages , and contact centers are no exception.
Guru
DECEMBER 2, 2021
As companies have started to make the shift from remote work being a temporary necessity to a way of life, there’s been a lot said over the issue of productivity. internal comms
Speaker: Dave Seaton CCXP, Founder & Principal at Seaton CX
Practicing empathy is a foundation of good customer service and improves customer satisfaction. How do contact center leaders assess, manage, and coach agents to show empathy? Take away exercises and job aids to improve empathy skills starting today.
Influitive
DECEMBER 2, 2021
The Influitive Best Advocate Marketing Awards (BAMMIES) bestow the highest honor for trailblazing companies that are leveraging the collective power and influence of their customers to achieve their business goals, and this was yet another year packed with incredible submissions.
Contact Center Pipeline
DECEMBER 1, 2021
What do you picture when someone says “contact center”? Rows of employees at computers with headsets? An office full of tiny cubicles? Personally, I picture a giant treasure chest overflowing with gold. No, I’m not insane… at least I don’t think so.
Help Scout
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Managing customer requests is a hassle without the right tool. These 11 help desk software options will help you get things under control. Read the full article
The Northridge Group
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Empathy is a desirable trait for customer service associates; however, compassion takes empathy to the next level.
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DECEMBER 1, 2021
When you bring agile innovation to customer success , you empower your CS strategy with the latest technology. This gains you the ability to implement CS at scale, giving you a winning edge over competitors who are still a generation or two behind in their deployment of CS automation.
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Over the past few weeks, we’ve been proud to share the investments we’ve made into improving the usability and accessibility of our product (if you haven't already, read part one and part two ).
Call Experts
DECEMBER 2, 2021
If you want the best virtual receptionists and live answering service to manage your customer support, Call Experts and Call Ruby are here for you. But if you’re curious about how our two companies compare, read on.
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DECEMBER 1, 2021
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It’s the small details and the experience of being cared for that ultimately drives a customer to stay with your company for life. So, give your customers something to be thankful for this year, and you’ll find they will pay you back tenfold. Customer Experience
Fonolo
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Over the last few years, the retail industry has undergone many drastic changes, and therefore, so has the world of the retail contact center. Physical retail locations have experienced mass closures while eCommerce and omni-channel shopping have exploded.
Kapta
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Staying on top of all the people and different motivations in your client relationships is hard work. Mixing up the details can make your clients feel undervalued, and not having clear insight into their organization and dynamics results in missed opportunities.
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DECEMBER 2, 2021
Right now, AI is transforming radiology—whether it’s supporting diagnosis and care planning, enabling clinical research, or powering quality improvement initiatives. But the field of AI-driven analytics is often new to radiologists and their organizations.
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VirtualPBX
DECEMBER 1, 2021
How To Put The Snap Back This Holiday. No one likes to be on hold, but when it does happen, it is always a pleasant surprise to the ears when the voice on the other end isn’t a repetitive and emotionless-sounding generic Autobot. Nobody enjoys that.
NICE inContact
NOVEMBER 28, 2021
We all get mad. Boy, do we get mad. We all have our triggers. Someone cuts us off in traffic. We’re given the wrong order. Contact Center Management Contact Center Trends & Insights Customer Experience
Comm100
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
The customer service landscape is forever changing as technologies and consumer expectations develop, but 2021 has seen a shift of proportions that we have arguably never experienced. Organizations relying on call center support were forced to transition to digital channels during lockdowns.
ConvergeOne
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Every time I meet with a customer, there are always several data center concerns that weigh heavily on their minds. For many, it’s the fear that a bad actor that will destroy, steal, or compromise data.
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Nuance
DECEMBER 1, 2021
We’ve seen a lot of things change in customer engagement this year. Customers are using a broader range of channels—up to 10 channels even in a single inquiry—and still expect seamless, personalized experiences.
SmartAction
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Customer experience has been on a path of transformation since the days of "Press 1 for." Then came "You can say things like. pay my loan, check my balance, or transfer funds," which became the new way to start a customer service conversation through traditional speech IVRs around 2016.
NICE inContact
DECEMBER 1, 2021
The holiday shopping season can make or break a retailer's entire year. Contact centers are used to the holiday spike in transaction volume, but this year may be even more challenging for retail businesses and contact center agents to navigate. CXone
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