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Contact Center Trends 2021: The CX Watershed

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“Expect to see more focus on digital and self-service, less brick and mortar, more efficiency-builders for company and customer, and an increased call for the return of voice to handle the challenging stuff. That will shift in 2016, as self-service will become a critical factor in any successful multi-channel strategy.

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How Do You Make Customers Feel Important?

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According to the 2017 American Express Customer Service Barometer , 81% of Americans said that businesses were at least meeting, if not exceeding their expectations for customer service, which is nearly 8 of 10. This percentage compares with only 67% in 2014. Customer service covers an array of services including: .

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How to Eliminate Hold Time in Your Call Center

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And the worst of it is, consumers are getting more and more impatient on calls. A 2014 AMEX survey found that the maximum amount of time customers are willing to wait is 13 minutes. Popular related content: 4 Metrics Your Call Center Needs to Track in 2020. Poor self-service options or alternative support channels.