The Center for Client Retention

AUGUST 8, 2017

Looking for a guide to build your customer care training session off of? Not everyone learns the same way, and today we are sharing with you some examples that excellent customer service training can adopt for those who may be more visual or auditory learners. Customer Care Training Tip #1: Respect the Customer’s Time.

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BlueOcean

JANUARY 20, 2023

If you’re faced with the decision to find a new customer care outsourcer in the post-pandemic era, now’s the time to dive in. And second, there’s no doubt that the pandemic and the social justice movement have evolved what you need from a customer service provider – and your RFP should reflect that. Hourly staff?

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Inbenta

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Social distancing has altered how people purchase goods, communicate and work, and banks have had to reduce their dependence on humans, when possible, to become a lights-out business that meets customer demands for 24/7, omnichannel access to services. Free ebook: Automating Customer Service—A Complete Guide.

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Vcaretec

JUNE 6, 2022

We’ve made it easy for you to check this off your list with our Big List of Customer Care Events and Conferences. There are big trends shaking up the customer service industry this year, and you’ll see many service providers trying to address new challenges.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 6, 2020

This week we feature an article by Patricia Fripp, executive speech coach and sales presentation skills trainer. She writes about how one negative interaction can affect the customer’s overall experience. At a time when every customer counts, we must never forget how our customers see us. I never received a reply.

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Interactions

JANUARY 26, 2023

The telephone is still a popular customer service and support channel, but unstructured voice communications present security risks and compliance challenges, particularly in a work-from-home (WFH) environment. But so are the reasons why it presents such security risks in a WFH setting.

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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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LiveVox

DECEMBER 27, 2021

From an impromptu shift to working remotely to an uptick in inbound volumes, customer care teams were on the frontlines of work disruption this year. This year has presented many new challenges in customer service. The post Top Customer Service & Call Center Challenges appeared first on Livevox.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Customer Service Drives Value. Measuring the Customer Journey to Meet New Expectations. They discuss the changing needs and expectations of customers, and how to keep customer service simple while delivering satisfaction. Customers now expect companies to be as easy to reach as their friends are.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 31, 2018

Over the last few years, customer service has shifted from traditional phone support toward social media channels like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and others. Dan Gingiss started the Social Customer Care Track and interest has grown exponentially. Social Media Changes Customer Service. Even millions!

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Global Response

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In today’s world, customers expect not only excellent products but also excellent service. Quality customer service matters; just look at the numbers: 83% of customers are more loyal to businesses that respond to and resolve their complaints. So just what is high-quality customer service?

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Win the Customer

DECEMBER 25, 2019

. “Social care” isn’t anything new, but providing effective multi-channel customer service that includes social care can be pose significant challenges for organizations big and small. Social service organizations see a 5.6% YoY increase in customer retention.

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Global Response

MARCH 27, 2024

It should enable agents to respond to the unique aspects of each call while maintaining a high standard of service. While customer service scripts are incredibly useful and beneficial, they can also be challenging to create. Today, we’ll explore several techniques for creating effective customer service scripts.

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Liveops

OCTOBER 11, 2018

businesses offshoring their customer service began a couple of decades ago, the opportunity to cut costs was paramount. However, they came at the expense of deteriorating customer satisfaction. In other words, to deliver a consistent customer experience, a U.S. based customer care. customer care workforce.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

This also reminds us that customer service doesn’t just happen on the front line. Presents, games, and alcohol are often part of the festivities. Presents, games, and alcohol are often part of the festivities. But would customer service ever make the highlight reel of such an event?

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

As technologies and consumer expectations develop, the customer service landscape is evolving at an accelerated rate. Customers (and companies) faced unprecedented problems causing query volumes to spike, which put huge pressure on customer service teams. Arguably, in 2021 the industry experienced a seismic shift.

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BlueOcean

AUGUST 6, 2020

You may have pushed pause on your decision to find a new customer care outsourcer, but now’s the time to dive back in. And second, there’s no doubt that the pandemic and the social justice movement has evolved what you need from a customer service provider – and your RFP should reflect that. Hourly staff? Agent Profile.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 2, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Kick-Ass Customer Service by Matthew Dixon, Lara Ponomareff, Scott Turner, and Rick DeLisi. My Comment: This article had me a the title: “Kick Ass Customer Service.” Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Blueship Call Center

APRIL 10, 2023

Are you considering outsourcing your customer care department? For several reasons, many firms are thinking about outsourcing their customer support. A company might not always have the means or the motivation to offer top-notch customer service. Outsourcing customer support is useful in this situation.

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BlueOcean

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Eventually, that service lacked passion, was overly transactional, and presented contradictory and confusing reporting. The Results: Despite the pandemic and related lockdown orders, we launched this new customer care program on time, in April 2020 (cue the fireworks!). Get your Case Study Download today for more details.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 19, 2018

The adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning presents the opportunity to enhance the customer experience while maintaining an authentic and meaningful connection with those who matter most: people.”. Cameron Halcomb • Customer Experience Consultant, Emarsys • @cam_hassler • LinkedIn.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 27, 2022

Customers are enduring the pain of unprecedented price rises.And there is more to come this autumn when the Ofgem price cap will increase again. With so much attention on prices, it may seem irrelevant to talk about customer service. People are looking for more transparent billing and a joined-up customer service offering.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 3, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Customer Service Track Shines at Social Media Marketing World by Dan Gingiss. In 2016, the conference organizers added a Customer Service track to the list of 20 or so other tracks. Want Loyal Customers?

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 27, 2023

Customer service Employees in customer service typically respond to inquiries from customers via email or phone and resolve issues. Customer service is present in a variety of industries from retail and travel to payment providers and fast withdrawal casinos.

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Select VoiceCom Blog

MARCH 16, 2023

Customer service impacts new and existing customers, heavily affecting your business sales. What better way to showcase your unique selling proposition than by offering superb customer service? However, as the world changes, so do standard customer service strategies. million in 2020.

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Netomi

JANUARY 5, 2022

Customer service leaders come in all shapes and sizes. This is especially true in the customer service industry. Customer Experience (CX) has catapulted into one of the most important aspects of determining business success. Top 51 Customer Service Leaders and CX Influencers (Editor’s Choice): Adam Toporek.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 3, 2016

Please join Patricia and me June 8 when we discuss how good customer service drives sales. Perhaps you agree that every customer counts and that we must never forget our customers’ perceptions of us. Read Shep’s latest Forbes Article: Man Versus Machine — The Self-Service Customer Service Revolution. .

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Russel Lolacher

OCTOBER 28, 2019

74% of Millennials (18-34) and 58% of GenX (35-54) have a better opinion of organizations that provide social media customer care – Microsoft . The secret weapon in social customer care isn’t that much of a secret, it’s all in the name. Great social customer care can do the same.

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IdeasUnlimited

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Regardless of product quality, customer satisfaction can make or break your ecommerce business. Here at IdeasUnlimited, we’ve learned the tremendous value of high-quality customer service in the ecommerce industry. Improving Customer Trust. More importantly, your customer service needs to be ready.

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IdeasUnlimited

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Regardless of product quality, customer satisfaction can make or break your ecommerce business. Here at IdeasUnlimited, we’ve learned the tremendous value of high-quality customer service in the ecommerce industry. Improving Customer Trust. More importantly, your customer service needs to be ready.

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CSM Magazine

MAY 30, 2022

Apple is well known for their outstanding customer service. In this article, we will take a look at some keys ways that Apple provides excellent customer care. From providing knowledgeable support staff to allowing customers to easily contact them, Apple goes above and beyond to ensure their customers are happy.

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CCNG

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Maintaining connectedness within a contact center has always presented unique challenges. For example, engagement among customer service agents is demanding due to the one-to-one nature of customer care, the continuous flow of customer interactions and the lack of physical mobility due to reliance on screen-based support systems.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Whether you are selling metal exterior doors or distributing plumbing fixtures and fittings, taking care of your customer’s needs must be your number one priority. Here are 7 ways to provide perfect customer service in the home improvement industry. Amazing customer service starts as soon as people walk through your door.

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Fonolo

JANUARY 22, 2020

Wondering what customer service or contact center conference to attend in 2020? Particularly in an industry like customer support, it’s so important to be around people who are working on the same things and can understand what it’s like to be in our shoes. Chief Customer Officers USA, Atlanta. Customer Contact East, Ft.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2021

Our colleague here at Shepard Presentations, Nate Jones, shared a story about something that recently happened to his father. This is a great customer service training lesson. So, he calls the dealership’s customer service number, which was actually a support center for all of that brand’s dealerships in the U.S.

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JustCall

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Excellent customer service is the cornerstone of any successful business. It can build your reputation and develop customer loyalty. Call center monitoring software is a powerful tool for ensuring good customer service. But what is call whispering, and why is it important for improving customer service?

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Interactions

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Getting stuck in a loop or being misunderstood by an automated customer care system brings out the worst in humanity. Thankfully, customer service tools have advanced in recent years, and AI is accelerating the change. If recordings were published, your grandmother would surely blush! But don’t take our word for it.

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