ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. If Customer Service Reps Were Honest [Spooky Edition]: The Scary Reality Your Customer Service Agents Face Every Day Plus How You Can Help by Veronica Krieg. Well, consider this a refresher.

Customer Service 272

Customer Service Customer Support Self service Customer Experience 272

TechSee

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Personalization as a driver in customer service. consumers abandoned a brand due to lack of personalization and trust. For organizations to succeed in creating a truly personalized CX, innovative approaches must be implemented that resonate deeply with customers so that they feel valued and appreciated.

Personalization 157

Personalization Customer Service Chatbots Analytics 157

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Helping Companies & Organizations Create an Amazing Customer-Focused Culture by CXO Magazine This week, we’re starting the Top Five roundup with a Bonus article. Thank you CXO Magazine for this honor!

Customer Service 183

Customer Service Customer centricity Personalization Customer Experience 183

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In today’s competitive environment, exceptional customer service is paramount. Personalization in corporate recognition not only boosts employee morale but also enhances the customer experience. Discover the strategies that can transform your customer service operations.

Personalization 52

Personalization Customer Service Morale Surveys 52

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. For those solely focused on customer service and experience, pay attention to the comments about AI, chatbots and virtual assistants. Wegmans, Trader Joe’s Master Pandemic Customer Service by Gina Acosta.

Customer Service 231

Customer Service Customer centricity B2B Contact Center 231

ShepHyken

AUGUST 30, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 10 Companies That Are Moving The Needle in Customer Experience by Comparably. The Difference Between Personalization and Customization in Retail CX by Angelo Coletta. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 42

Customer Service B2B Benchmark Personalization 42

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Your Customers Are Changing Fast, Are You? My Comment: CNBC’s Jim Cramer says AI’s real value is in customer service. Magazine) Did you hear the one about the loyal Costco member who went to buy a $4.99

Customer Service 206

Customer Service Banking Enterprise Customer Experience 206

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

I was reading an article by Jeff in a magic magazine. The point he was making was that the customer experience begins the moment the customer connects with you, not when they see you on stage or in person. It happens between the moment the customer thinks of you and the time they actually buy.

B2C 329

B2C Entertainment B2B Sales 329

ShepHyken

JANUARY 24, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Ways to Ensure Customer Satisfaction in a Supply Chain Crisis by Staples Worklife Magazine. Michelle MacCarthy of Unit4 shares practical steps to fulfil the customer-centric promise. It can even create loyalty.

Customer Service 174

Customer Service Customer centricity Personalization Customer Experience 174

Steve DiGioia

JANUARY 6, 2020

Imagine if you could build the ideal customer service agent. What personal characteristics are so important to you, and your customers, that each new hire is required to possess? Go ahead and pick your top 5 traits that you’d choose to build the ideal customer service agent. What would you do? But are you?

Customer Service 200

Customer Service Scripts Best practices Metrics 200

ShepHyken

MAY 13, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 8 Keys to Making Customer Service a More Positive Experience by Martin Zwilling (Inc. My Comment: This article is about customer support. My Comment: I enjoy articles on customer service metrics.

Customer Service 191

Customer Service Customer retention Metrics Advertising 191

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Please Hold: How AI Is Changing Customer Service in Call Centers by Defined.ai. VentureBeat) Excellent customer service is vital to the long-term success of any business. The study, which examined 3.7

Customer Service 206

Customer Service Call Center Customer Experience Customer Support 206

ShepHyken

MARCH 21, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 15 Stats About Post-Covid Customer Service by Blake Morgan. Chief on that list is updating customer service efforts. Our customer service research supports the theme.

Customer Service 174

Customer Service Customer retention Self service Engineering 174

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Field Tested Tips for Aligning Customer Service and Marketing by Ronnie Gomez (Sprout Social) If a business is an orchestra, then every department is its own instrument. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 182

Customer Service Morale Customer retention Marketing 182

ShepHyken

JUNE 8, 2021

Top Takeaways: The global pandemic has given businesses time to focus on what customer service means and how it affects their bottom line. When businesses don’t understand customer service, they are not able to recalibrate and change their trajectory to succeed in difficult times.

Marketing 264

Marketing Customer Service Personalization Management 264

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 9 Ways to Build Customer Loyalty by Ken Peterson. Balto went to 30 thought leaders in the customer service and CX space and asked their opinion. Eight Tips For Providing Excellent Customer Service by Saul Maslavi.

Customer Service 38

Customer Service Contact Center Consulting Consulting 38

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. If You Don’t Love Your Customers, Someone Else Will by Melissa Henley. Whether you call it compassion, or kindness or respect, love for customers is key to setting your organization apart.

Customer Service 39

Customer Service B2B Customer Experience Marketing 39

ShepHyken

MAY 8, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Loyalty and Loyalty Programs- How it Helps a Business? Customers tend to come back and spend more. My Comment: What is AI-powered personalization? Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 33

Customer Service Personalization Marketing Customer Experience 33

ShepHyken

AUGUST 6, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 25 Ways to Proactively Spot Your Customers’ Pain Points by Call Centre Helper Magazine (Call Centre Helper Magazine) When struggling to deal with customer demand, a lot of contact centres try to recruit more people.

Customer Service 156

Customer Service B2C Customer retention Government 156

ShepHyken

JUNE 4, 2024

Consider these quotes: It was either Mark Twain, Benjamin Franklin, Pascal, Cicero, or some other famous smart person who said, “If I had more time, I would have written a shorter letter.” Einstein said, “Genius is making complex ideas simple, not making simple ideas complex.” What else can I add to this concept? Magazine interview.

Customer Service 231

Customer Service Customer Support Customer Experience Personalization 231

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The demand for skilled customer service professionals has never been higher. For students looking to build a rewarding career, customer service management offers a compelling pathway. However, it also offers: Excellent Growth Potential: According to the U.S.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Management Education Contact Center 52

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2024

It’s the power of personalized healthcare, and immediate attention, all bundled up in a few clicks. This virtual healthcare model delivers a unique, personalized experience, designed to align with your specific needs and lifestyle. This digital shift epitomizes a revolutionary leap in psychiatric customer service.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Customer Service Coaching Personalization 52

ShepHyken

APRIL 10, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Experience Is Everyone’s Responsibility by Rebecca Hinds and Sarang Gupta (Harvard Business Review) In today’s digital-first world, achieving great customer experiences is more challenging than ever.

Customer Service 31

Customer Service Agent burnout Chatbots Engineering 31

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Manage Expectations, But, Where It Matters… by JC Quintana (Relationship-Focused) Expectation-setting forms the groundwork for communication and interaction in every aspect of personal and business relationships.

Morale 158

Morale Customer Service Chatbots Feedback 158

ShepHyken

JANUARY 9, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Experience Predictions for 2023 by Dan Gingiss. Dan Gingiss) It’s a new year, so why not start it off right with some powerful customer experience predictions from the world’s foremost experts? Look no further!

Customer Service 33

Customer Service Consulting Consulting Customer Experience 33

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: When our clients are interested in our customer service training for their “new” customer service/CX initiative, they are excited and ready to start. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 158

Customer Service Personalization Surveys Chatbots 158

ShepHyken

MARCH 5, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer service and the customer experience are at the forefront of conversations about success and excellence in business. 10 Tactics to Boost Your Customer Lifetime Value by Tom Wicky (Inc.

Customer Service 26

Customer Service Metrics Upselling Healthcare 26

ShepHyken

APRIL 25, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Consumers Prefer Traffic Jams Over a Bad Customer Experience by Retail Customer Experience. I love customer service statistics , and this short article has several. Magazine) What makes a brand essential?

Customer Service 165

Customer Service B2B Surveys Best practices 165

CX Accelerator

JANUARY 11, 2021

Customer service as a differentiator. , Roy Atkinson shares this wonderful insight, "Tony Hsieh and his approach to customer service and CX impacted me and the industry in a big way. Inspiring service workers. He helped to give great pride to an entire generation of service workers. D riven by core values.

Customer centricity 266

Customer centricity Banking Education Contact Center 266

SharpenCX

JULY 21, 2021

From the start of the brand to now, Marriott excels in customer service. Most importantly, they meet the needs of customers to deliver a seamless experience. And to go even further, their customer experience strategy focuses on customer delight. >> Marriott curates a seamless, personalized experience.

Personalization 137

Personalization Customer Experience Surveys Employee engagement 137

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Prism+ prioritizes personalized problem-solving and human interaction, exemplified by COO Joseph Tsao’s hands-on approach to addressing customer complaints by visiting their homes.

Personalization 52

Personalization Feedback Customer Support Marketing 52

ShepHyken

JULY 3, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 100 Customer Experience Stats For 2023 by Blake Morgan (Forbes) Customer experience in 2023 looks different than it ever has before. But they have to understand their customers and the industry first.

Customer Service 31

Customer Service Customer Experience Technology Marketing 31

Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 31, 2015

It is a concept that they began several decades ago, and it is built on a successful recipe of community service and employee-empowered customer service. As an Umpqua SVP was quoted stating in a recent magazine article: “Finances are challenging enough – why are bank branches formal and intimidating?

Banking 310

Banking Airlines Self service Finance 310

Contact Center Pipeline

JULY 2, 2021

In today’s center, culture is more important than ever, given our variety of workplace choices and varied in-person staff options. We cover a wide variety of topics this month in our July issue. Culture is always challenging and now more so.

Contact Center 147

Contact Center Personalization Call Center Customer Service 147

Callminer

MARCH 6, 2020

Managers play an integral role in ensuring high quality customer service, from hiring and training call center agents to monitoring performance, keeping tabs on vital call center metrics and keeping agents motivated every day. From my point of view, the most useful customer service interview question for managers is…”.

Management 207

Management Customer Service Consulting Consulting 207

Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 2, 2015

Wegmans has constructed and sustained a culture where the customer truly comes first, and customer experience is the barometer by which it measures success. As important in delivering great experiences are the things customers don’t see, particularly where employees are concerned.

Customer centricity 244

Customer centricity Construction Marketing Enterprise 244

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 15, 2024

To excel in customer service, it’s essential to understand what works and what doesn’t. Here’s a comprehensive list of 21 customer service do’s and don’ts that can transform your interactions and create memorable experiences. Why: Personalization makes customers feel valued and recognized.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Scripts Feedback Wait times 52