ShepHyken

JUNE 28, 2019

Airline agents are still at check-in counters to guide passengers after self-service kiosks and to arrange complicated ticketing. In the contact center industry, for example, there are fewer phone conversations going into customer support centers than in the past. Technology replacing humans. That’s what we all fear.

Contact Center 277

Contact Center Self service Banking Airlines 277

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

This week we feature an article by Andy Steuer who shares valuable information about how to use virtual web assistants to optimize productivity in areas of customer service, customer support, CRM management and more. – Shep Hyken. Customer Service. Email and Phone Support.

CRM 237

CRM Enterprise Benchmark outsourcing 237

ShepHyken

JULY 12, 2019

This week we feature an article by Hugues Meyrath who says that by integrating machine learning and AI capabilities into your processes, you can optimize the performance of your facilities and staff to drive a positive customer experience. At the heart of this is the need to create better customer experiences and deliver new services.

Customer Experience 268

Customer Experience Technology Enterprise Analytics 268

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

This week we feature an article by Pascal van Opzeeland who writes about the quality of customer support and what it takes to provide great customer support. – Shep Hyken. What makes a customer support interaction good or bad? To be good, a customer support interaction needs to be…. Element #1: Fast. Element #3: Clear.

Customer Support 169

Customer Support Customer effort Self service Metrics 169

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Shaista Haque, writes about the millennial generation’s use of technology and how it is affecting their customer experience. The millennial consumer must be understood in order to deliver an Amazing customer service experience. – Shep Hyken .

Analytics 315

Analytics B2B Technology Enterprise 315

ShepHyken

JUNE 30, 2017

This week we feature an article by Shaista Haque who writes about the top technology trends of 2017 that she believes will disrupt customer experience benchmarks. Also, the smart customers are becoming more inclined towards the online mediums of interactions like live chat, social media or even email. Shep Hyken.

Government 221

Government Technology Benchmark call center software 221

ShepHyken

JANUARY 5, 2018

This week we feature an article by Ford Blakely about text messaging which can provide that instant, convenient and low-friction customer experience that delivers delight. Let’s face it, customer service is the lifeline of any company. That’s 3 times more than positive reviews. Reasons for bad customer service.

Customer Service 201

Customer Service Multi-channel support Customer Experience Personalization 201

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 13, 2019

This week we feature an article by Darcy Alexander who shares a checklist to guide us through the process of selecting the best CX vendors for our customer experience initiatives. When embarking on a customer experience (CX) change initiative, there are few decisions more critical to success than selecting the right vendor.

APIs 254

APIs Enterprise Government Customer Experience 254

Enghouse Interactive

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Trends and Realities of Successful Organizations (Blog Series). Contact centers, using AI and UCaaS, drive better customer service perceptions, agent performance and improve overall outcomes . Blog #3 of 4: Customer-facing agents. This reduces unsuccessful transfers, time in queue and average handle times (AHT).

Self service 66

Self service Contact Center Chatbots Average Handle Time 66

ShepHyken

AUGUST 31, 2018

This week we feature an article by Yura Filimonov who shares some of the many ways we can use AI to provide customer support. – Shep Hyken. However, there are enough examples that prove that companies can analyze the data to categorize it, find patterns and provide personalized recommendations to their customers. Self-service.

Self service 185

Self service Chatbots Personalization Interactive Voice Response 185

ShepHyken

MARCH 23, 2018

They had greater employee engagement and more loyal customers. How to prevent and correct: Companies that differentiate and dominate in their markets have a passion for the products or services they provide and the people for whom they provide them. It means being responsive to reviews on Glassdoor or Indeed.

Airlines 204

Airlines Morale Benchmark Marketing 204

Eptica

APRIL 19, 2022

Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2022 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager How can you reduce contact centre response times? But not in customer service. Our latest blog outlines seven important ways you can reduce contact centre response times and increase customer satisfaction.

Best practices 123

Best practices Customer Service Management 123

Enghouse Interactive

JANUARY 27, 2021

Trends and Realities of Successful Organizations (Blog Series). Video outperforms all other communications methods when agents and customers need to quickly resolve an issue. This blog will provide some insight into the benefits that can be extracted from video along with how. Blog #2 of 4: It’s NOT just another channel.

Contact Center 92

Contact Center Technology Customer centricity Analytics 92

NobelBiz

APRIL 30, 2024

AI-based call centers are revolutionizing how businesses interact with their customers. The customer service you provide will either make or break your brand. From improving response times to personalizing interactions, artificial intelligence is now setting new standards in customer service efficiency and effectiveness.

Call Center 105

Call Center Chatbots Virtual Agent Contact Center 105

NobelBiz

APRIL 30, 2024

AI-based call centers are revolutionizing how businesses interact with their customers. The customer service you provide will either make or break your brand. From improving response times to personalizing interactions, artificial intelligence is now setting new standards in customer service efficiency and effectiveness.

Call Center 104

Call Center Chatbots Virtual Agent Contact Center 104

ShepHyken

JULY 20, 2018

Interactions between brands and consumers are changing across virtually every industry, making it more important than ever that your organization strives to encourage consistency within every moment of the customer journey.

Feedback 118

Feedback Customer centricity Accountability Customer Experience 118

Zappix

MAY 1, 2024

From personalized recommendations to automated customer service, AI is reshaping digital engagement in innovative and transformative ways. This blog explores how AI impacts the connection between businesses and consumers, highlighting key trends and benefits to both sides.

Chatbots 52

Chatbots Advertising Wait times Analytics 52

Enghouse Interactive

OCTOBER 21, 2020

AI Makes It Possible (Blog Series). Blog #4 of 4 The MORE you know. As we saw in yesterday’s webinar, both enhancing the Customer Experience (CX) and understanding the Voice of the Customer (VoC) are inextricably linked… for the better. Customers now expect: Their time be valued. The more YOU KNOW. .

Self service 76

Self service Contact Center Benchmark Chatbots 76

Comm100

MARCH 14, 2024

Chatbots have become a ubiquitous part of customer service and support. As businesses strive to meet the ever-increasing expectations of their customers, the adoption of chatbots has emerged as an essential move to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.

Chatbots 91

Chatbots Customer Service Personalization Feedback 91

Comm100

APRIL 22, 2024

The productivity of your customer service agents directly impacts your company’s success. Enhanced agent productivity not only accelerates response times but also elevates the overall quality of service. This can directly lead to improved customer satisfaction, increased sales, and more repeat business.

Chatbots 53

Chatbots Feedback Customer centricity Wait times 53

Totango

MAY 17, 2024

Economic pressures are compelling companies to rethink their strategies, with a heightened focus on both acquiring new business and nurturing existing customer relationships to drive revenue growth. This juncture is a serendipitous moment for AI to take a prominent role in how businesses drive growth and accelerate impact for customers.

Accountability 71

Accountability Government Chatbots Engineering 71

Comm100

MARCH 6, 2024

Gone are the days when customers could only get slow and often frustrating support via email or phone. And far gone are the days when agents had little to no information about the customer they were speaking to and were restricted to serving one user at a time. The advantages of live chat 1.

Abandon rate 94

Abandon rate Chatbots Upselling Sales 94

ProProfs Blog

APRIL 17, 2020

Every business wants to function in a high-octane customer-driven environment. With scores of choices available for customers, businesses know the only way to up their game is to fight for customers’ attention and pulling all stops to give them the best experiences. . What is Customer Service Response Time?

Customer Service 120

Customer Service CRM Feedback Sales 120

TeamSupport

JUNE 20, 2023

In today's turbulent economy, businesses across the nation are grappling with challenges such as reduced staff, hiring freezes, and budget cuts. Compounding these hurdles is the fact that providing excellent customer support is facing its own set of challenges. Lower productivity and less than satisfactory customer experiences.

Best practices 97

Best practices Self service Chatbots Analytics 97

Eptica

JUNE 1, 2022

Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2022 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager How self-service is evolving and how to deploy it. Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager 91% of contact centres now have some form of self-service in place for customers according to the ContactBabel Inner Circle Guide to AI-powered Self-Service.

Self service 118

Self service Best practices Management Customer Service 118

Comm100

APRIL 2, 2024

Customer satisfaction (CSAT) scores are a vital metric for any business trying to track and improve their customer service and support. The scores provide a snapshot of how satisfied your customers are with your products or services, indicating areas of success and those needing improvement.

Wait times 93

Wait times Feedback CRM Surveys 93

AWS Machine Learning

MARCH 4, 2024

It enables customers to leverage a variety of high-performing FMs, such as the Claude family of models by Anthropic, to build custom generative AI applications. It is a fast compact model for near-instant responsiveness. It excels at intelligent tasks demanding rapid responses, like knowledge retrieval or sales automation.

Benchmark 135

Benchmark Finance Engineering Enterprise 135

Comm100

DECEMBER 12, 2023

We all know that the world of customer service and support is constantly on the move. This blog will delve into the top four customer service trends that are expected to take center stage in 2024. It also reduced agent attrition and requests to speak to a manager by 25 percent.” – McKinsey & Co.,

Customer Service 81

Customer Service Chatbots APIs Government 81

TeamSupport

JANUARY 22, 2024

Businesses are continually seeking innovative ways to enhance efficiency and improve the overall customer experience. In this blog, we will delve into the intricacies of automation, exploring its benefits, applications, and the core components that drive effective customer service automation. What is Automation?

Customer Service 59

Customer Service B2B Service level Personalization 59

Eptica

APRIL 4, 2022

Date: Monday, April 4, 2022 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager Four ways to avoid customers having to repeat themselves. Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager When customers reach out to a contact centre, they want to feel their time is being valued. Published on: April 04, 2022.

Best practices 119

Best practices Technology Management Customer Service 119

NobelBiz

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

When companies implement specific tools and best practices, they can significantly improve their customer experience (CX), increase agent performance, and ensure high-quality service. It represents a holistic approach that is aimed at transforming call center functions into a streamlined, customer-focused powerhouse.

Best practices 104

Best practices Call Center Interactive Voice Response First call resolution 104

Comm100

JANUARY 17, 2024

Lean into Automation – Transforming Customer Service with AI & Human-Bot Harmony In a world where immediacy and personalization have become the cornerstones of brand communication, the realm of customer service is undergoing a revolutionary transformation. How does it benefit organizations and customer experience?

Customer Service 77

Customer Service Chatbots Customer centricity Feedback 77

Comm100

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Chatbots were designed to streamline customer interaction. They save you time and money on customer services, while also improving your customer satisfaction levels. Read on to find out why a chatbot is the best solution for your customer interaction needs. These solutions are here and they are here to help.

Chatbots 53

Chatbots Scripts Sales Personalization 53

Fonolo

MAY 30, 2023

Put it another way: if customer interactions are at the heart of a contact center’s success, then effective workforce management is the backbone. It enhances agent productivity, helps you deliver exceptional customer experiences and improves the agent experience , too. These resources include time, staff, technology, and processes.

contact center workforce 106

contact center workforce Best practices Contact Center Management 106

Comm100

JANUARY 2, 2024

Imagine a world where customer service is not just responsive but anticipatory. Where every interaction is both efficient and tailored to the customer’s needs. This is the promise of Generative AI customer service. This allows for more proactive and relevant customer support.

Customer Service 73

Customer Service Chatbots Scripts Personalization 73

OctopusTech

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Outsourcing is one tactic that has been more popular recently, especially in the call center services industry. We’ll delve into the key aspects of how outsourcing your call center could transform your company in this blog post. Savings in Call Center Outsourcing: Is Outsourcing the Cost-Efficient Magic Wand Your Business Needs?

outsourcing 62

outsourcing Call Center Multichannel call center professionals 62

SmartAction

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) provides an unprecedented opportunity to revolutionize the call center experience for the 59% of your customers who prefer telephone communication. We’re not talking about the time-consuming interactive voice response (IVR) of the past that provided a less-than-optimal customer experience.

Contact Center 90

Contact Center Interactive Voice Response Virtual Agent Management 90