ShepHyken

JANUARY 22, 2024

Top Takeaways: Staying ahead of industry trends involves embracing technology. Artificial intelligence (AI) plays a critical role in analyzing and improving customer service. AI can offer companies access to valuable insights into customer behavior and preferences, adding value to the customer journey.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2024

No matter what business you have, you’re going to need some form of customer service. It’s the only way to ensure that your customers are getting the assistance they need. This is particularly true when we think about the iGaming industry. Why customer service is necessary 1.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Through chatbots and empathy simulators are transforming customer service by taking over tasks traditionally done by humans, such as speech recognition, empathy, and decision-making. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 1, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Put Yourself 2nd to Place 1st in the Experience Economy by Barry Fiske (Fast Company) Customers can sense when a company’s products and experiences aren’t loyal to their needs, so why should they be loyal to that business?

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Steve DiGioia

MAY 13, 2019

It’s felt by the customer. This is the worst possible scenario for those in the service industry. skills to be friendly enough for the customer service industry. Hiring “the right” person(s) can make all the difference in the world for a service business. It’s noticed. It can cost you money, too!

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SQM Group

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Stay ahead in the call center industry by staying updated on evolving customer service trends and preferences.

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TechSee

APRIL 4, 2023

While searching on the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) site on the term “customer service”, the phrase “act as if you like your customer” comes up. Basically, this is the same idea as “treat the customer as a friend”. Where is the customer service revolution?

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ShepHyken

JULY 29, 2020

By the way, it can be any type of company from any industry—from retail to hospitality to manufacturing and beyond. So be bold with your marketing, your products and your innovations, but be boring when it comes to customer service and experience. Some might call that boring, but we all know it’s not. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Ever wondered how the high-stakes, high-speed world of horse racing manages its customer service game? Every part of a horse race requires customer service. Especially when we talk about high-class events like the Kentucky Derby where attendants expect 5-star service.

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SharpenCX

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Grab a cup of coffee, snuggle up in a comfy chair, and get ahead in the customer service industry. Discover how you can continue to deliver the best customer experience and how you can better lead your call center. Articles to Help you Deliver the Best Customer Experience: .

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Callminer

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

There are numerous issues for which call center managers and leaders must account in running a successful customer support operation. All industries benefit from innovation and customer support is no different in this regard. Thus, investing in the right technology and tracking the right metrics may be pivotal to this process.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2024

The insurance industry is shifting and making digital transformations for good to match increasing expectations and the changing landscape of modern technology. The market dynamics are in constant development as more personalized services that suit the customers’ needs and provide all kinds of flexibility are being prepared.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 6, 2022

“Is customer service more important than price?” . That’s exactly what we asked more than 1,000 consumers in our customer service research. And just to make sure, we asked a similar question later in the survey, “Would you pay more if you knew you would receive great customer service?”

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SmartAction

DECEMBER 12, 2023

This isn’t merely a change in our logo or colors; it’s a reflection of our growth, our learning, and our renewed commitment to delivering outstanding AI-powered customer service solutions. Listening to Our Customers: The Genesis of Change The idea of a brand refresh started where all great ideas do — with our customers.

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Global Response

OCTOBER 17, 2023

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. Healthcare is a sensitive industry, so you can’t just hire anyone. What Makes Healthcare Outsourcing Unique?

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Quiq

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Doing more with less is nothing new for the travel industry. It’s been tough out there for the last few years—and while the future is bright, travel and tourism businesses are still facing a labor shortage that’s causing customer satisfaction to plummet. How is the labor shortage impacting customer service?

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ShepHyken

MARCH 10, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. If I had to sum these up in one word, I would say these fall under the category of “friendly,” which, according to our customer service and CX research , is a top reason customers will say, “I’ll be back!”

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Fonolo

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

This e-book is one of our most anticipated documents of the year, featuring insights from industry experts about the topics that matter most in today’s contact center. ” State of the Workforce In an era where very high customer service expectations collide with labor shortages, contact center leaders need to do more with less.

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Help Scout

JULY 1, 2021

Every industry has its nuances. Often, customer service skills are transferable; however, in some cases there are significant differences that make things a bit more complicated. Why customer service is important in the healthcare industry. 5 ways to deliver great customer service in healthcare.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service versus Customer Experience: Master both! My Comment: I’ve written about the difference between customer service and customer experience in the past. It’s not a department.

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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. Arguably, in 2021 the industry experienced a seismic shift. Customers (and companies) faced unprecedented problems causing query volumes to spike, which put huge pressure on customer service teams.

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Contact Center Pipeline

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Customer service operations in the hardest-hit industries are still struggling to perform at the most basic level. Customers have taken to social media and have even reached out to the media to share accounts of their time-consuming efforts spent […].

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ShepHyken

JUNE 10, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Benny Tjia shares lessons learned from the hospitality industry about creating a customer focused culture. It was roughly about three years ago when I started developing Bornevia, a customer service help desk software, along with my team. Shep Hyken.

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TeleDirect

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

For a booming business, you need a great reputation—and that comes from good customer and lead experiences. By making sure that your customer service game is always on point. Your dealership is unique—and your customer service needs to match it. Understand Your Customers and Leads.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Some industries have higher turnover rates than others. For instance, some segments of the customer service industry have an attrition rate of 50%. This can negatively impact customer experience and affect a company’s bottom line. From the customer’s perspective, customer service and sales represent your business.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 1, 2021

This week we feature an article by Jason Grills, Customer Support Expert at ProProfs , a company that provides software that empowers organizations to deliver happiness to their customers and employees. He writes about what automated customer service can do for your business. What is Automated Customer Service? .

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Outsource Consultants

JULY 25, 2023

As artificial intelligence has become a driving force for change in various industries, the call center industry is no exception. A variety of AI technologies are being integrated into the call center industry, from Interactive Voice Response systems to chatbots and AI-assisted agents.

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Steve DiGioia

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Two staple examples are “The customer is always right” and “It’s more expensive to acquire a new customer than to keep an existing one”. But for me, this is… Customer Service Fact #1. I realize that my paycheck comes from the customers who buy my product or service. These are certainly true.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Online gambling has become a major industry in recent years, and its success is due in large part to its ability to provide excellent customer service. From the ease of making deposits to the swiftness of payouts, online gambling sites have continuously worked to improve the user experience for their customers.

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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. Their knowledge and impact is constantly reshaping the service industry. If you missed the 2022 list, you can check it out here.

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