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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of November 27, 2023

ShepHyken

When the person taking your order in a drive-through window at a fast food restaurant is upset when they don’t get tipped, we have an issue (which is addressed in the article). BONUSES 15 Surprises for Boosting Agent Morale by Call Centre Helper Magazine (Call Centre Helper Magazine) Are you tired of using the same old games and prizes?

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7 Ways to Drive Cultural Change that Boosts Agent Morale

Playvox

Increasingly, company culture is one of the most important factors in attracting and retaining employees, boosting agent morale and in promoting higher levels of productivity. Legendary management consultant Peter Drucker is credited with saying, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” What is Culture? Mission and Values.

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Beware Of ‘The Complainers’!

Beyond Philosophy

We witness it all the time in our customer experience consultancy. On a personal level, complaining too much is bad because it reinforces negative thoughts and makes people dread being around you. This instills an attitude of “my job sucks” that saps employee morale and motivation. Complaining can also affect your business.

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Amazing Business Radio: Rebecca Morgan

ShepHyken

Shep Hyken interviews Rebecca Morgan, an international speaker, management consultant, and bestselling author. Invest in training whether online or in-person to equip your staff with the tools to connect with customers, even the ones that are upset. Standing up for your staff is great for morale and loyalty.

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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for the Week of September 25, 2023

ShepHyken

Of course, there’s no way to know for sure how another person feels, but everything — from providing customer service to helping members find what they’re looking for — seems to come easier to Costco employees. But honoring is bottom line about how a person is treated. It takes cross-functional collaboration.

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HOW TO PREVENT AGENT APATHY

CCNG

You know that preventing these types of scenarios is key to keeping morale high and productivity consistent—but how? Leaders should approach mistakes and customer issues with an open mind and a willingness to learn from them, rather than approaching unpleasant feedback as personal criticism or embarrassment.

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2024 Predictions for Call Center Outsourcing

Outsource Consultants

At Outsource Consultants, we’re committed to providing informed insights, leveraging our experience with over 500 global BPO partners across various industries. The call center industry was grappling with high turnover and absenteeism, prompting a shift towards prioritizing agent stability and morale.