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Would You Rather Call Customer Support or Clean a Toilet?

Creative Virtual

42% of Americans would rather clean a toilet and 46% would rather go to the dentist than call customer support. These stats, just two of many in the 2022 Achieving Customer Amazement Study , likely have you nodding in agreement thinking about your own painful customer service experiences.

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5 Ways to Outpace Your Competition in 2022

Quiq

Share This Story What’s it going to take to outpace your competition in 2022? But even as talent shortages loom large and supply chain issues continue to slow down sales across industries, it’s your customer service that will help you outpace your competition and keep customers coming back for more. Implement AI solutions .

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Rising Wages and the Contact Center Industry

Outsource Consultants

One common pain point among both clients and BPO providers: wages have been rising steadily throughout 2021, and experts predict that this trend will continue into 2022. From October 2021 to October 2022, the USA saw a 9.77 percent through 2022. Domestic Wage Increases: Now and Future. What Can You Do To Prepare?

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5 Top Customer Service Articles of the Week 5-30-2022

ShepHyken

My Comment: We are in the digital era of customer service. So many questions, problems, and complaints are answered and resolved using a form of customer support other than the phone. Our customer service research found that while 71% said they would use self-service tools, 65% still want to use the phone first.

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Why Is Tracking & Measuring Contact Center Performance Difficult?

JustCall

After all, your business can only succeed if your customers are happy with your products and service. According to Salesforce’s 2022 report , 73% of customers expect companies to understand their unique needs and expectations. There are several common challenges that don’t let you track customer support analytics accurately.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Live Chat Software

Comm100

We began this guide by discussing the high expectations of today’s customers, and it’s time we looked at how those expectations translate in customer service & support. This stops customers being passed between agents like an unwanted hot potato. Lower wait times. LIVE CHAT SHOPPING CHECKLIST.

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150+ Revealing Customer Service Statistics for 2022

Fonolo

The statistics show that superior customer experiences generate more return customers, increased loyalty, and higher profits. Here’s a comprehensive list of the most important customer service statistics you need to know in 2022. As little as a 5% lift in customer retention can produce 25% more profits.