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Balancing Automation and Personalization

ShepHyken

Top Takeaways: Self-service is becoming more than just enabling customers to attempt to resolve their own issues. Customers want a personalized experience that makes them feel valued and have the ability to resolve their issues in a way that suits them. The adoption of self-service is not about replacing jobs or cost reduction.

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Shep’s 2021 Top 10 Business Predictions

ShepHyken

Every year I write my customer service and customer experience (CX) predictions in my Forbes.com column. So, here are my Top 10 Predictions for 2021: Customers continue to get smarter. Our customers keep getting smarter about customer service and experience. of them are willing to leave because of bad customer service.

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25 Call Center Technology Trends to Watch in 2021

Callminer

New Challenges for Call Centers in 2021. More Flexible Service Solutions. Consumers are looking for solutions to their problems across a range of channels, including digital and self-service, in ever-increasing numbers, thanks to pandemic pressures and storefronts closing. Technological Trends. AI is here to stay.

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Is The Move to Self-Service Better For Your Organization Or The Customer?

Beyond Philosophy

However, it might surprise you to learn your Customers want self-service—and the reasons why might surprise you even more. In particular, two stats from their US Food and Beverage Report from July 2021 emphasized to me how essential a topic this was. Self-Service Versus Full Service . For efficiency?

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7 New Technologies to Improve Customer Service in 2021

TechSee

Companies have invested in their customer service function to differentiate and personalize their brand and improve overall operational efficiency. COVID-19 has resulted in a further increase in demand for service, with a January 2021 survey indicating that 65% of U.S. consumers required assistance during the pandemic.

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Guest Post: Top 5 Ways to Support Your Customers in 2021

ShepHyken

The pandemic made these elements even more crucial in 2020 and will continue to do so into 2021. Firms today should focus on providing top-notch service. Customer Support Channels to Develop in 2021. The key going into 2021 is to take a lesson from effective project management – provide one point of contact for your clients.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles For the Week of February 8, 2021

ShepHyken

In our personal lives, Valentine’s Day is our opportunity to express love and appreciation to the people you care about. 4 Ways Customer Experience Will Change in 2021 by Inge De Bleecker. For information on The Customer Focus customer service training programs go to www.TheCustomerFocus.com. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.