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

Beyond Philosophy

Many organizations bust their backs trying to deliver excellent Customer Service. However, it might surprise you to learn your Customers want self-service—and the reasons why might surprise you even more. Self-service has been one of the most significant trends in all business in the last two decades.

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“New-Style” Digital Versus “Old-Fashioned” Human Interactions

ShepHyken

Would you do business with an airline that didn’t offer the ability to book a ticket online, check-in online, and get your boarding pass online? . Assuming that every other airline has these self-service digital options, what if one didn’t? Would you choose to fly with this airline over the others? .

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The Importance of Customer Self Service Portal

Kayako

In fact, 79% of US consumers say they have used a self-service portal for customer service, and 88% of customers expect companies to have self-service options. 65% use self-service channels because they like the convenience and don’t want to talk to agents or wait on hold to do simple routine tasks.

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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of March 11, 2024

ShepHyken

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. by Chitra Iyer (CMSWire) Employee empowerment, especially frontline customer service staff, has been a key element of customer experience (CX) for years. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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These 3 Keys for Getting Library Customers to Use Self-Service Is Going to Change Your Service Model!

Myra Golden Media

Self-service check-in is something I do, all of the time. I like using self-service, and most of the time, I know what I’m doing. An employee with the airline noticed I was stuck. Self-service at the library must be a smooth and quick experience. Key 1: Observe. Get More Ideas Like This.

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Bad Chatbots in the News: How to Choose an AI That Won’t Fail Your Customers

SmartAction

Recent headlines, like the issues faced by Air Canada with its website chatbots, spotlight a critical junction in this journey: the choice of a self-service provider. Airline staff informed him that the discount would not be applied, a discrepancy that led to significant distress and eventually, a legal battle.

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How will COVID-19 change customer behavior and habits?

Beyond Philosophy

It is in instances of trouble, problems and even more so – crisis, that the true nature and customer-centricity of organizations (and politicians) is shown. I’ve received a number of messages from airlines, hotel chains and travel site CEO’s about all the measures they are taking, the policies they are changing, etc.

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