Skybridge

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

As a consumer, I know how I feel when I have to reach out to customer care. According to The State of Customer Service in 2022 , the recent report by AI platform provider Netomi, a major source of our disappointment and frustration can be traced back to our own growing impatience since the pandemic. The long hold times.

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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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Toister Performance Solutions

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Customer service is getting worse. Companies are struggling to avoid service failures and keep their customers happy. But a third report and two top customer experience experts offer a glimmer of hope. But first, let's look at the state of customer service. Is customer service getting worse?

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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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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. My Comment: If customer service is the new marketing, and personalization is the hottest strategy, then this article is a must-read. How Nike Is Beating Brands Like Apple and Adidas at Twitter Customer Care by Christopher Heine.

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Russel Lolacher

MARCH 8, 2020

Microsoft , in their 2018 Global State of Customer Service Report, found 77% of Millennials and 60% of GenX have a more favourable view of organizations that respond to customer service questions and complaints on social media. According to a study conducted by the McCarthy Group , approx. Who do they trust?

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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. According to a study by Juniper , chatbots will save banks up to $7.3

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SharpenCX

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Raise your hand if 2020 made you toss old customer service playbooks out the window. Customer service and ops leaders scrapped old strategies. While the change was largely unwanted and certainly uncomfortable, the customer service industry didn’t implode. Jump to: The Golden Rule of Customer Experience.

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ShepHyken

JULY 31, 2020

She explains the difference between customer service and customer experience and shares how implementing both into your business creates success. Customer experience and customer service are often used interchangeably and are the buzzwords for businesses in the age of instant gratuity. Customer Service.

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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. for detailed how-to educational talks.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Create Great Customer Experiences with These Three Principles by Opinurte Team. Opinurate) Matt Watkinson has worked with some of the biggest businesses in the world on customer experience strategy, service design, websites and mobile apps.

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Skybridge

MARCH 4, 2021

If you and your organization are tackling these questions – and even if you’re not – check out the 5 stats highlighted here by customer care expert, Shep Hyken in his recent article for Forbes. I’m often asked how to get leadership to consider investing in customer service and customer experience.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I call it The Convenience Revolution , and I’ve written an entire book about it and how you can use convenience to take your customer service to the next level. Save the Customer. Here’s Why.

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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. To learn more about how Interactions Trustera keeps sensitive customer data safe, check out our webinar.

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BlueOcean

DECEMBER 8, 2020

In the downloadable case study, discover how we: Pivoted to 100% remote recruiting, onboarding, and training. 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

MARCH 10, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Steven Macdonald, shares the results of a study examining how companies around the world respond to customer service requests. You could even provide an estimated response time that is more accurately based on the current workload of the customer service team.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 13, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Are You Making This Critical Connection With Your Customers to Strengthen Relationships and Drive Loyalty? Want better customer service? My Comment: Want to get better at customer service?

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Noble Systems

JULY 15, 2019

Customer care today remains mostly reactive. Businesses wait for a customer to call into the contact center. The agent asks a series of questions to gather information needed in order to answer the customer’s question or solve their problem. Then we’ll cover why you should care. AI Defined.

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Liveops

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Matching culture and language resolves customer needs faster. 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.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The Customer’s Need for Speed . In Customer Experience, Speed Equals Caring. Shep Hyken interviews Jay Baer, customer experience and marketing expert. His new study , The Time to Win , measures the impact of speed and responsiveness to customer experience and loyalty.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 24, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Provide Proactive Customer Service by Leveraging Customer Data by Michael. Customer Service Edge Cases. Here are 50 (mind-blowing) stats about e-commerce and customer service.

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BlueOcean

OCTOBER 6, 2020

What Service Level Metrics Are Most Relevant to Your Business Now? Let’s face it: Contact center metrics that measure customer service as if it’s some kind of race (think Average Handle Time) are frankly table stakes. This is what relevant service level metrics look like in today’s customer care center.

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BlueOcean

AUGUST 27, 2020

And, of course, your company’s plan to launch a new outsourced customer care program. Your customers are already struggling with the times, and now you’re thinking about overhauling the customer care process? Check out these articles: 60 Customer Care RFP Questions for the Contact Center of 2020.

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Select VoiceCom Blog

MARCH 1, 2023

With customers worldwide becoming more and more tech-savvy every year, companies are looking for ways to become more reachable, ensuring that their market sees them as dependable brands that can keep up with their demands. Besides availability, customers consider channels in deducing “good customer service.”

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Joe Rawlinson

APRIL 16, 2014

The question is, “How can you develop a top-notch customer service team that will be able to win over loyal clientele and quash your competitors’ attempts to woo them away?” ” Here are a few steps to help you achieve exactly that–a customer service dream team. Customer Service'

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CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

It’s no secret that the online casino industry has skyrocketed in recent years, but what’s often overlooked is the exceptional digital customer service that backs this meteoric rise. Their expertise is not just a boon but a necessity, forming the backbone of the customer service experience.

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ConvergeOne

APRIL 20, 2021

Harvard Business Review published an article on “Reinventing Customer Service,” and I believe they—and one of our customers—are onto something. Are your agents remaining professional, with minimal noises or distractions (think dogs or children) affecting customers’ experiences? Let’s look at a customer case study.

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Skybridge

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Further, we must demonstrate how transformative customer experience is to every industry. Even as 2021 looms, too many people say “Customer Experience” when they actually mean “Customer Service.” Customer experience must be part of your business strategy. That is non-negotiable.

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ConvergeOne

APRIL 20, 2021

Harvard Business Review published an article on “Reinventing Customer Service,” and I believe they—and one of our customers—are onto something. Are your agents remaining professional, with minimal noises or distractions (think dogs or children) affecting customers’ experiences? Let’s look at a customer case study.

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BlueOcean

APRIL 15, 2019

Omnichannel support, where all contact channels seamlessly integrate in real-time and the customer can transition without having to repeat themselves, is the best foundation to engage customers for the entire lifecycle. But we want to call out the impact of social media in the hands of customers whose expectations haven’t been met.

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Fonolo

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Have you been searching for the best customer service conferences to attend in 2019? We’ve made the case before that conferences offer customer service professionals a host of rewards, including valuable knowledge, product exposure, and the opportunity to build new relationships. Smart Customer Service 2019.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Murph Krajewski, writes about the importance of a single customer view when it comes to serving your customers. This will help lead you to forming important relationship with your customer. – Shep Hyken. Customer service needs customer data.

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Fonolo

JANUARY 14, 2020

Which customer service blog posts helped to shape the last decade for you? . When we look back at the customer support industry in 2010, we see a very different beast to the one we work in today. Here, we cover the 20 best customer service blogs and influencers to follow in 2020. Jeanne Bliss.

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Vcaretec

JUNE 6, 2022

Swing it again and you will get access to the best customer service experts in the industry. To outsource customer support , you need to first understand your requirements. Sometimes businesses skip on studying their own business requirements as they are in a hurry to reap rich rewards from customer support outsourcing.

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Skybridge

MAY 7, 2021

As a growing mountain of studies continues to show, the events and effects of the past year have driven – and continue to drive – profound shifts in customer needs, preferences, and standards. Sure, most organizations have long understood – to varying degrees – that CX (customer experience) is a driving influence on loyalty.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 10 Customer-Centric Questions to Create Irresistible Value by Josh Linkner. How a customer service project is helping Southwest Airlines realise its 360-customer vision by Nadia Cameron. (CMO)

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Global Response

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Healthcare comes with specialized needs, increased security concerns, and high expectations for empathetic, personalized care. Our team has over 40 years of experience managing customer service outsourcing in healthcare and similarly high-touch industries—here’s what you need to consider before you start outsourcing.

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