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Gamification in the Workplace: More Than Just a Contest

Playvox

One strategy is incorporating gamification in the workplace. Implemented correctly, gamification can increase motivation and engagement. What is Gamification? Why Gamification? Gamification works well within a contact center environment because it leverages a number of game mechanics to keep agents engaged and focused.

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Customer Service Versus Customer Experience … What’s the Difference?

ShepHyken

It is one of the most common questions I’m asked in interviews: What’s the difference between customer service and customer experience (also known as CX)? While I’ve written about this before, my original article about customer experience was more about how to create a more interactive experience.

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The Difference Between Customer Service and Customer Experience Copy

ShepHyken

Every once in a while, someone will ask, “What’s the difference between customer service and customer experience?” Customer service really drove the customer experience. A customer could visit a store or business. A customer could visit a store or business. My answer used to be easy.

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Where Is Gamification Going? Some ‘New Rules’; Or, Stated Another Way….

Beyond Philosophy

Several years ago, one executive of a game design firm defined gamification as “a loyalty program on steroids, functional software that looks and plays like a game and a real world activity with feedback and challenges.” This example is consistent with some overall gamification trends.

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Seizing the Digital Future in Customer Experience Transformation 

COPC

The challenge of keeping pace with changing customer expectations looms large. Technological advancements, notably artificial intelligence (AI), fuel customer experience transformation. Companies worldwide are grappling with leveraging technology to enhance the overall customer experience (CX).

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3 Performance-Boosting Benefits of Contact Center Gamification

Playvox

Is gamification the right choice for your contact center? Whether in sales, customer service, or collections, ensuring that your employees are motivated and engaged should be a key focus. Gamification is no longer a buzzword. The Psychology Behind Gamification. Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs Five Stage Pyramid.

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Humanizing the Digital Customer Experience: With Gamification, Call Centers Win Big

Noble Systems

To this end, the use of call center gamification represents a bona-fide breakthrough. How Gamification Works. So how does gamification work? It’s amusing and engaging—and if it sounds like too much fun for a serious business, consider the bottom-line effect it can have on customer interaction and experience.