ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Bad Customer Service Puts $3.7 Trillion in Sales Annually at Risk by Bruce Gil (Quartz) Bad customer experiences could cost organizations around the world $3.7 Bad Customer Service Puts $3.7

Customer Service 153

Customer Service B2B B2C Engineering 153

Callminer

MAY 11, 2020

When employees exhibit disgruntled behavior, it’s concerning for managers. Not only are managers concerned for their employee’s well-being and happiness, but disgruntled employees can contribute to a stressful working environment for the whole team. Meet Our Panel of Customer Service & Customer Experience Managers: Anh Trinh.

Management 273

Management Customer Experience Customer Service Coaching 273

Call Center Weekly

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

Workforce Management drives CX A biker friend of mine recommended a book to me called “Freedom” written by Sonny Barger – yes “that” Sonny Barger – a founding member and former Oakland Chapter President of the Hell’s Angels. Those feelings set the tone for the human interaction and inform the customer experience. Communication is key!

Management 206

Management Customer Service contact center associations Interactive Voice Response 206

ShepHyken

MAY 3, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. An online music gear retailer tackles customer experience with a ‘Sweetwater’ difference by Judy Mottl. Retail Customer Experience) Sweetwater Sound Inc., Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 273

Customer Service Entertainment Banking Marketing 273

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Deniz Kuran, Head of Marketing at Idiomatic , an organization that helps companies understand their customers by translating customer feedback into actionable data. She discusses the difference between transactional and relational customer service.

Customer Service 194

Customer Service B2C B2B SaaS 194

CCNG

MAY 17, 2023

Our company has already started exploring what ChatGPT can do to enhance the way we deliver answers to customers to make our knowledge management system even easier to use and manage. ChatGPT does not think, and this makes it unreliable for Customer Service Environment. Is ChatGPT just a hype? Here are some facts.

Customer Service 195

Customer Service CCNG Government Chatbots 195

ShepHyken

AUGUST 13, 2021

He writes about how successful, global brands use social media to deliver outstanding customer service experiences. We run through how global brands have used social media to deliver outstanding customer service experiences, grow their consumer base, retain clients, and protect their brand reputation. .

Customer Experience 357

Customer Experience Management Chatbots Accountability 357

Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 20, 2020

We had some good news, which is that Beyond Philosophy has been recognized as one of the best management consultancies by Financial Times for the second year in a row. If I want an elevated experience with better customer service than Wal-Mart (because let’s be real…), then Publix. Follow Colin Shaw on Twitter @ColinShaw_CX.

Marketing 428

Marketing Consulting Consulting Construction 428

Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 2, 2020

We have all been in line or on hold for customer service , waiting for a company to get back to us. Then, when our wait time runs long and our patience runs short we get cranky and think, this customer service crew is really inept today. We discussed the profitability of lousy customer service on a recent podcast.

Customer Service 470

Customer Service Consulting Consulting Wait times 470

Inbenta

MARCH 30, 2021

During lockdowns, workers have been unable to access their workplaces and many services have been disrupted or forced to accelerate their digital transformation strategies to keep up with market demands. What is customer service automation and what benefits does it provide? Customer service automation trends.

Marketing 136

Marketing Customer Service Self service Chatbots 136

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Jessica Collier, VP of Growth Marketing at Assembly Software. She writes about how you can align customer service and sales in your organization. Therefore, it only makes sense to ensure that your sales operations are as harmonized with your customer service as possible.

Sales 144

Sales Customer Service CRM Marketing 144

ShepHyken

AUGUST 18, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Koichumanov Erkinbek, Product Marketing Manager at Intelogos , an employee well-being and AI performance management platform. He writes about how AI technologies support customer satisfaction and employee well-being.

Customer Service 156

Customer Service Employee engagement Chatbots Morale 156

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 14, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Christopher Jan Benitez, a freelance writer who specializes in digital marketing. He shares the importance of developing online training resources for your customer service team and how to implement one for the success of your business. Why Your Customer Service Needs Online Training .

Customer Service 181

Customer Service Customer Support Marketing Metrics 181

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. Brad teaches courses on customer strategy and management, customer service leadership, and CX leadership.

Customer Service 207

Customer Service Customer centricity Contact Center Consulting 207

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 149

Customer Service Personalization Surveys Chatbots 149

Real Blue Sky

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Navigating the Complexities of Customer Service Outsourcing to Boost Efficiency, Customer Satisfaction, and Profitability Introduction Navigating the intricate maze of customer service is no small feat. That’s why it can pay to use a customer service vendor management expert. The result?

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outsourcing Management Customer Service Contact Center 105

Steve DiGioia

JANUARY 4, 2021

But what does management want from you? For many in the customer service industry, there is little room for advancement and few opportunities to make “change” – a change that is meaningful, impactful, and which enhances the customer experience. What Do Managers Want From Their Employees?

Management 279

Management Personalization Accountability Marketing 279

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Futures market trading is a world of constant movement and challenges. Success here depends on various factors, from strategies to risk management. However, one often underestimated factor can be a game-changer: exceptional customer service. Excellent customer service provides quick solutions with minimal delays.

Marketing 52

Marketing Customer Service Technical Support Management 52

TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

Eric Esguerra, Vice President, Customer Service & Operations at Miele Canada Ltd. Eric’s favorite motto is “The Customer Experience is Paramount and must be the driving force to any organization.” Paul Husar, Senior Call Center Manager at LG Electronics. Jim Iyoob, Chief Customer Officer at Etech Global Services.

Customer Service 251

Customer Service Chief Customer Officer Contact Center Consulting 251

ShepHyken

APRIL 23, 2021

This week we feature an article by Devin Pickell, a Growth Marketer at Nextiva. He shares customer service best practices that successful brands use to help their customers on social media. Another intuitive and frankly underutilized way brands can use social media is for addressing customer service inquiries. .

Customer Service 319

Customer Service Advertising B2B Chatbots 319

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Prabhjot Singh at Knowmax , a company that empowers customer experience teams to improve engagement through AI-powered knowledge management. He talks about the trends that customer service and experience professionals can expect for the remaining months of 2023.

Customer Service 153

Customer Service Chatbots Self service Customer Care 153

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Partnering in Complex Times: Turning to the Experts for Best-In-Class Customer Experience by Harvard Business Review. Top 14 Tips for Connecting with Customers from CMOs by Sarah Franklin.

Customer Service 175

Customer Service Banking Customer effort Marketing 175

ShepHyken

JANUARY 18, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 21 Tips for 2021 Customer Experience Excellence by Lynn Hunsaker. ClearAction) Here are 21 tips for achieving 2021 customer experience excellence in these areas and beyond. by Tracey Ruff.

Customer Service 316

Customer Service B2B Journey mapping Chatbots 316

Fonolo

JANUARY 11, 2022

What is call center management? It’s exactly as it sounds — the daily management and care of a call center and all the employees who work there. Contact center managers have an incredibly important and robust role. Whether you’re new to the world of management or a seasoned pro, there’s something here for everyone.

Call Center 81

Call Center Marketing Management First call resolution 81

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Are You Asking the Right Customer Experience Questions? The point is simple and well made: Chasing customers with low prices and discounts, is as the article points out, “… ultimately a race to the bottom in terms of cost.”.

Customer Service 309

Customer Service Surveys Customer Experience Accountability 309

ShepHyken

MARCH 15, 2019

This week we feature an article by Tom Buiocchi who writes about the importance of the “behind the scenes” work facilities managers do in order to enhance the customer experience. However, digital transformation has changed the game on who is responsible for delivering customer service and how. Shep Hyken.

Customer Service 188

Customer Service Management Customer Experience Customer effort 188

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.

Customer Service 166

Customer Service Self service Surveys Contact Center 166

TechSee

OCTOBER 9, 2018

This penchant for technology has shaped their consumer behavior and preferences, and brands must tailor their customer service strategies to suit Millennials’ attributes. They demand highly convenient and fast service. The key to reaching this powerful demographic is by understanding that technology is central to their being.

Customer Service 359

Customer Service Self service Virtual Agent Chatbots 359

Comm100

APRIL 10, 2024

AI is reshaping countless industries and services, and customer service is one such area that is changing for the better. An uptick in brand loyalty, something that makes the $323 billion spent yearly on loyalty management worth it. But how is this accomplished, exactly?

Customer Service 84

Customer Service Chatbots Analytics Big data 84

Zappix

MARCH 18, 2024

Come join Zappix in Burlington MA and be part of a group bringing amazing new technology to the market. With high-profile customers and industry-leading partners, Zappix is changing how consumers connect with businesses by bringing an AI-powered digital Engagement Platform to the market.

Sales 52

Sales Management Interactive Voice Response Self service 52

Eptica

JANUARY 6, 2023

Date: Friday, January 6, 2023 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager 2022 highlights from our customer service blog. Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager 2023 promises to be a challenging year economically, directly impact customer service teams. Published on: January 06, 2023.

Customer Service 124

Customer Service Best practices Chatbots Marketing 124

OctopusTech

MARCH 22, 2024

As automation revolutionizes business operations, Chatbots have become a powerful marketing tool. Chatbots are artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistants that simulate human conversations with customers through messaging apps. How do artificial intelligence Chatbots work? Here are some illustrations and scenarios: 1.

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Chatbots Marketing Abandon rate Healthcare 62

NobelBiz

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Have you ever wondered how call centers manage the overwhelming number of customer calls, especially those tricky situations that require immediate attention? The secret lies in effective escalation management, a crucial aspect often overlooked. This is where escalation management comes into play.

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Call Center Management Wait times Contact Center 106