Russel Lolacher

APRIL 5, 2021

Ten years of leading a provincial government team in web services and social customer care has been a challenging and rewarding experience. The post Lessons from 10 Years Working in Public Service Social Customer Care appeared first on Russel Lolacher. Oh, it’s been amazing.

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Russel Lolacher

MARCH 2, 2021

In BC, I’m the public service director responsible for the government social media customer care for our ministry, but my dad still doesn’t understand what I do. Finally, we conduct a yearly Customer Satisfaction Survey as part of our service KPI, that measures response time, satisfaction and preferred platforms.

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Bill Quiseng

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Then let them know that you want to emphasize customer-centricity – always revolve around the customer. To customers, it’s all about them, not the employees. Then let them know that you want your employees, not to take care of customers, but to care for customers. Appreciate.

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Skybridge

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

And too many executives perceive Customer Experience as something they can train their employees to do without seeing the bigger picture and building the requisite customer-centric culture, processes and technology. In 2020 The Petrova Experience conducted a leadership survey across industries.

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Russel Lolacher

DECEMBER 20, 2021

A lot goes into providing social customer care during an emergency event considered a “once-in-2000 year flood” As the team leading public engagement and digital communication for BC’s provincial transportation, it’s done with a process that prioritizes intentional effort, accessibility and empathy.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

A good customer experience (CX) begins with a 24-hours seamless website user experience, followed by top-notch customer care, and concludes with the receiving of the product/service purchased from you. . Companies failing to meet good customer experience lose out on their customers ( American Express Survey 2011 ).

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Beyond Philosophy

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Each year, we do a Global Leader Survey of top executives in Customer Experience Management. Last year’s survey revealed that Amazon claimed the top spot and Bank of America…well, didn’t. According to the global leaders, that’s because: They deliver excellence customer service. They communicate well. You Will Now.

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Skybridge

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

If you find yourself in that camp, I’d like to offer a few words of caution: Be careful how you define cost. If you’re a customer-centric brand, you’ve invested mightily in long-term relationships, customer profitability, and the underlying loyalty factor that fuels those metrics. Customers feel it.

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24-7 InTouch

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

.” Many business leaders agree that customer experience (CX) is vital for success, yet only 51% of CX professionals say that customer feedback is a leading factor in their business’s overall strategy. A customer-centric business strategy is essential to keep up with the evolving needs of customers.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

There are various efficient approaches for SaaS organizations to gather client feedback in order to assess their entire customer experience. Consumers may offer rapid feedback by emailing or posting surveys on your website. NPS: NPS measures how likely a customer is to refer your items to a friend.

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Skybridge

APRIL 12, 2022

In their recent 2021 survey of contact center leaders, Deloitte Digital explores how post-pandemic contact centers are rapidly evolving into customer experience (CX) hubs. The survey is well worth the read, outlining 5 critical findings. Just two years ago, a mere 6% of customer service agents worked from home.

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Skybridge

AUGUST 24, 2022

We spend a lot of time in the customer care industry talking about consumer expectations: the trends, the unpredictable shifts, and of course, the latest and greatest innovations we can employ to better meet them. Not if you’re reaching for extraordinary heights in customer experience. Your customers remember them.

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Dialer 360

MAY 14, 2019

Customer-centric isn’t about offering the best customer service. Even though, the strategy is based on putting with the customer first. Their customer-centric strategy with results. This is also applying to find from the customer centricity towards call centers. First-Call Resolution (FCR).

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Skybridge

APRIL 26, 2022

“Many organizations claim to be customer-centric. So why do some continue lose customers, while others deliver phenomenal experiences?”. But I’d also like to add a few thoughts about the ever-increasing importance of the customer care agent. That’s the opening line in a recent CMS Wire article by Jason VandeBoom.

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PeopleMetrics

AUGUST 22, 2022

Customer satisfaction surveys have traditionally focused on collecting aggregate data. However, many customers today often feel less than satisfied with this “open-loop system.” In this article, we’ll answer common questions businesses have about closed-loop feedback and how it can facilitate a better customer experience.

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Horizon CX

JUNE 27, 2023

Imagine a scenario where a company’s marketing campaigns project an image of exceptional quality and superior customer care. However, when customers interact with the company’s representatives or use their products or services, the experience falls short of the promised brand perception.

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Skybridge

MAY 25, 2021

Not that long ago, strong, strategic collaborations between CMO and Customer Care were rare. While the marketing role was focused on everything related to attracting customers and driving sales revenue, the contact center was perceived as a cost center. Leverage inbound calls as a critical customer retention channel.

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Beyond Philosophy

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

Each year, we do a Global Leader Survey of top executives in Customer Experience Management. Last year’s survey revealed that Amazon claimed the top spot and Bank of America…well, didn’t. According to the global leaders, that’s because: They deliver excellence customer service. They communicate well. You Will Now.

Banking 150

Banking Employee engagement Customer centricity Surveys 150

Global Response

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Integrate technology to easily collect customer feedback through surveys, feedback forms, and social listening tools. Use technology to personalize interactions , such as addressing customers by name and recommending products based on past purchases. Use this feedback to regularly improve your service and product offerings.

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TechSee

APRIL 10, 2018

Driven by a need to improve the ever-evolving customer experience at scale, the customer care industry is rapidly moving to more digital, multichannel, self service first, automated service practices. The growing scale of the customer care market requires greater reliance on technology through automation and AI-based technology.

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delighted

JANUARY 7, 2021

In this post, we will cover: What is a customer journey map? How can customer journey maps improve customer experiences? Where do I start with my customer journey map? Why are surveys crucial for developing my customer journey map? What is a customer journey map? Creating a customer-centric company.

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Lumoa

JUNE 14, 2023

You’ve designed your NPS survey and emailed it to all your customers—and the results are in… but not those you were expecting. When it comes to gauging customer sentiment and loyalty, few metrics enjoy such widespread acclaim as the Net Promoter Score (NPS). By starting from the inside.

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Skybridge

JUNE 3, 2020

That’s according to Christine Rimer, vice president of customer experience and advocacy at Survey Monkey. With all of the unprecedented turmoil, uncertainty, and unprecedented change, most businesses – and their customers – have experienced equally tumultuous changes. Yes, surveys are incredibly helpful. She’s right.

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Skybridge

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

A frequent topic of conversation between C-suite leaders and their sales, marketing, and customer care teams – especially during annual budgeting – revolves around customer experience. Long considered one of the “squishier” performance goals, CX has grown in importance among customer-centric brands.

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CSM Magazine

APRIL 1, 2020

According to the latest statistics, customer service is becoming increasingly important to consumers and business buyers. In fact, 96% of people surveyed by Microsoft maintained that customer service plays an important role when choosing which company to engage with. Facilitate Multi-channel Customer Care.

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TechSee

MAY 29, 2018

With clear ROI demonstrated almost immediately upon implementation, C-level decision-makers and call center management have turned to visual engagement as an important stepping stone on their journey towards providing a digital customer-centric experience. Customer Service KPI #2 – FCR (First Contact Resolution).

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Skybridge

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

When you do, consider the powerful example Newman uses to describe the fundamental necessity of having a nimble, reliable, brand-centric customer care partner: one “company saw customer service inquiries increase from 60 per minute to 200 per second…” . Getting into a customer-centric huddle is not enough.

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SharpenCX

JULY 21, 2020

Many companies still consider customer satisfaction scores (CSAT) the barometer for customer service success. Gartner found, however, that a strong CSAT score isn’t the only predictor of customer loyalty. They surveyed hundreds of companies and almost 100,000 customers. Delighting customers only goes so far.

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NobelBiz

JUNE 29, 2021

The “touchpoints” with the firm or brand, which define the customer journey, determine how customers connect with a brand or company through various channels. Techniques are emerging to better satisfy customer expectations before, during, and after the purchase/use, whether it’s before, during, or after the purchase/use.

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Nicereply

MARCH 23, 2021

Jeanne Bliss – Jeanne’s a strong advocate of the Chief Customer Officer (and author of the book with the same title). In creating a customer-centric business, journey mapping can be a great tool, but even the language we use to name the stages of the #CX journey should reflect the customer's point of view!

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bold360 Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Improved Customer Loyalty: Having a great service experience can delight customers and keep them coming back for more: 63% of customers are more likely to return to a site that offers live customer support. It shows you’re a customer-centric company and makes it easier for customers to do business with you.

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Vonage

MARCH 26, 2018

Although there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, the following 10-step plan will provide a framework that will allow your contact center to adopt a more personalized approach to customer care. Your company’s marketing department should be able to supply demographic data and customer information.

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Spearline

JUNE 17, 2021

Pay attention to what your customers and employees are saying to you. Don't send out a customer satisfaction survey because it is common to do and carry things on as they are. We want an actionable customer and employee feedback strategy. Ignore your existing customer base. Be customer-centric.

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ClearAction

FEBRUARY 7, 2016

Peruse ClearAction articles, podcasts and webcasts, and ask how these best practices can be customized to your specific needs. 81% of companies with strong capabilities and competencies for delivering customer experience excellence are outperforming their competition.(1). Customer Experience Strategy : Exploring Success Factors.

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ProProfs Blog

MAY 30, 2019

Your customers should not feel the need to move away to your competitor because they found your customer care operators to be inefficient or your support mechanism to be weak. Read on to learn the 10 steps that are a must in your customer success plan for ensuring greater customer success stories in your business.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 10, 2021

Whether you are a personal injury lawyer or deal with business law, you need to adopt a customer-centric approach to achieve client satisfaction and loyalty. Listening to client’s problems and applying the best solutions is what customer care is all about, no matter by what means it is provided. Listen to Your Clients.

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Etech

DECEMBER 10, 2017

In my last blog post, we defined what a Social Enabled Call Center is, a call center using social media platforms to effectively interact with their customers. We also looked at a couple of ways to enhance the customer experience within the Social Media call center. The best way to solicit feedback is through short customer surveys.

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