ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: The “mental load” referred to in this article is about frustration, anxiety, and fatigue over a customer service/support experience. Surveys should be part of your customer experience strategy.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: I’ve always felt the best loyalty program doesn’t come from points, miles, or perks but from an amazing customer experience. and amazing customer service. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Toister Performance Solutions

DECEMBER 7, 2023

You're a customer service trainer. You care deeply about helping employees develop customer service skills. The manager delegates customer service training to you and expects you to do all the work. Fun fact: my Customer Service Tip of the Week email was born out of one of these discussions.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Constructing Care: How Your Customers Know They Matter by Chip Bell (Forbes) It sounds like a broken record. When customers know you care, you create an emotional connection that fosters trust and loyalty.

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ShepHyken

JULY 31, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. To that end, Young Entrepreneur Council members share a few key actions you can take to address negative feedback and create a positive outcome for the customer—and ultimately, your business.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 19, 2023

If I asked 10 people who they thought could be planet Earth’s most customer-centric company, I bet a majority would have the same answer. For now, you can guess. Cindy, from my office, had a customer service issue. I’ll share that company’s name at the end of this article. And did you guess what company this article is about?

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ShepHyken

JUNE 11, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. B2B Customer Experience Examples: Think Like A B2C by Dan Gingiss (Dan Gingiss) While B2B businesses are technically providing products and services to companies, they are selling to individual buyers who are consumers.

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ShepHyken

JULY 17, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Factors That Make for a Great Employee Experience by Tiffani Bova (Harvard Business Review) Decades of business strategy have urged leaders to concentrate the bulk of their business efforts on the customer experience.

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ShepHyken

MAY 28, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Cramer sat down with Apple’s SVP of services Eddy Cue earlier Tuesday at the inaugural CNCB CEO Summit in Santa Barbara. Driving accelerated, sustainable growth while delighting customers is a complex puzzle.

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Customer Service Customer centricity B2C Government 161

TechSee

AUGUST 14, 2023

TechSee’s Annual Influencer List For a second year, everyone at TechSee is proud and excited to share our annual list of influential leaders in the space of digital customer service. We received overwhelmingly positive feedback last year, so we’re back with another edition – this time even bigger and better!

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 12, 2018

Customer service designs that are remarkable get talked about. So telling yourself these myths about customer experience is a big no-no and won’t take you where you want to go will they? We often get questions and comments on delivering great customer service and experiences. No interest in customer feedback.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In customer service, employees are the face of the company and the effectiveness of the onboarding process cannot be overstated. This article outlines techniques and best practices for human resource (HR) managers to use to effectively onboard customer service employees.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Read Shep’s latest Forbes article: Customer Service And CX Are Not Just For People On The Front Line Foster Community and Networking Opportunities One of the main attractions of flexible workspaces is the opportunity to connect and collaborate with like-minded professionals, so bring it!

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Lumoa

APRIL 17, 2018

We have been talking a lot about how important it is to take actions on customer feedback. Customer feedback is the essential unlimited source for development and inspiration for the whole company. Customer feedback in marketing automation Do you have resources to communicate directly with your customers in a personally?

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Toister Performance Solutions

APRIL 28, 2022

I once delivered the same customer service workshop over 200 times in a two-year period. The employee made it clear she didn't want to be in the customer service training class. We had a few moments before the workshop began, so I spent some time talking to her. Thousands of employees attended. privacy info.

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Help Scout

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

With access to fewer resources and generally leaner teams, small businesses need to be more creative and tactful in their approach to customer service. Armed with those insights and learnings, you should be able to get started on — or refine — your own customer service program to start delivering consistently exceptional support.

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CSM Magazine

JULY 12, 2023

It is crucial for organizations to prioritize internal customer service in such settings, ensuring that employees receive the support they need to carry out their duties effectively while mitigating risks and fostering a culture of well-being. Healthcare professionals face biological hazards, including exposure to infectious diseases.

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Select VoiceCom Blog

AUGUST 1, 2023

Any company looking to retain customers needs to have good customer service. Customer service is fundamental for business success as it impacts customer satisfaction, loyalty, and revenue. These statistics highlight the significance of building a top-notch customer service dream team.

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Myra Golden Media

APRIL 15, 2019

I end all of my customer service workshops by asking participants to write down three words. By reflecting on the day and successes, and setting goals, my workshop attendees are more likely to adopt and apply their insights, and this makes my training more effective. Start, Stop, Continue for Feedback About Managers.

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Nicereply

APRIL 12, 2023

A strong customer service team culture is the direct result of trusting, engaged employees. If you’re a team leader who knows their team has what it takes but is just lacking a little direction, here are a few steps you can take to begin creating a positive, growth-driven customer service team culture.

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Myra Golden Media

JULY 2, 2019

Tae my 3 0-minute De-escalation Online Training , and you’ll be able to: Handle Any Difficult Customer. I promise, after just 30-minutes with me in this special “3-Step De-escalation Method” on-demand workshop, you will be inspired and thrilled with how much more productive you can be at getting angry customers to back down!

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CSM Magazine

MAY 9, 2023

In the competitive world of start-ups, one key factor that sets successful companies apart from the rest is their ability to provide superior customer service. Market Research Understandably, market research is essential for start-ups to gain insights into their customers’ needs. Live chat support.

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Fonolo

OCTOBER 26, 2022

When you think of improving your call center motivation, do you dream of near-perfect customer satisfaction scores ? Impeccable customer service and experience? To get a real sense of how things are going, don’t just look at your customers; look at your agents. You know what’s worse than negative feedback?

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JustCall

MARCH 9, 2023

But if your customer service skills are circling down the drain, you will end up losing more customers with every passing day. Patience, empathy, and problem-solving are some of the good skills to have for customer service. What is Customer Service? You could have the best product in the world.

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JustCall

MARCH 9, 2023

What makes for inspiring customer service stories? And what leads to poor customer service stories? In this blog, we will look at real-life examples of good customer service stories and bad customer service stories. Is there a difference in approach?

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Playvox

MARCH 21, 2024

Definition of Agent Morale Agent morale refers to the overall satisfaction, motivation, and mental well-being of customer service representatives in a contact center. As noted above, a high level of morale among your customer service representatives directly translates to a positive customer experience.

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Vonage

JULY 11, 2018

Here are seven simple customer service tips you can go use right now. Tip 1 Visualize Great Service. Write a short thank you letter to yourself from an imaginary customer. 3. Try to receive customer feedback that matches your letter. 1. What brings you to the workshop?

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SharpenCX

MAY 31, 2023

In the evolving world of customer service, contact centers play a vital role in ensuring customer satisfaction. High turnover rates not only lead to increased recruitment costs but also impact the overall customer experience. Offer constructive feedback on agent performance and provide suggestions for enhancement.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 14, 2023

In the exciting world of outdoor equipment retail, providing top-notch customer service is more crucial than ever. You can stand out from the rest by offering an exceptional shopping experience that goes above and beyond your customers’ expectations. Start by creating a welcoming and clutter-free retail store environment.

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Fonolo

JANUARY 31, 2023

Training topics may include things like: Compliance training QA training Technology/software training Sales/customer service training Why is Call Center Training So Important? Call center training is important because it’s part of your customer service plan – and part of a strong employee engagement plan.

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CSM Magazine

APRIL 5, 2022

To stay ahead of the competition, financial service providers need to focus on providing excellent customer service. In this article, we will discuss ten ways financial service companies can improve the customer service they provide, create loyal customers and boost their bottom line.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

It is why it is so important to be reliable in order to keep customers loyal. No matter whether your business priority is setting sales goals or introducing new products to the market, you have to ensure your customer service is entirely perfect before making any further steps in your company’s development. Conclusion.

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Lumoa

JANUARY 31, 2023

Customer experience management brings discipline to this somewhat vague and soft area: by establishing a systematic process for collecting, analyzing, and acting on customer feedback, you’ll be able to improve customer experience altogether. In This Article: Why do you need Customer Experience Management?

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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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Fonolo

AUGUST 29, 2023

Call centers are at the heart of modern customer service and that makes active listening an indispensable CX tool. As call center managers, you have the power to train and encourage your agents to become active listening experts; enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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Toister Performance Solutions

JULY 8, 2021

That's the question a customer service leader recently asked me. The team had gathered to take my Customer Service Foundations course on LinkedIn Learning. One of my recommendations to the customer service leader was to break the formal class into small chunks so employees could spend more time practicing their skills.

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