ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

It’s almost a given that every company has some form of a customer service department. Even the smallest companies – with just one solo entrepreneur – will act as if they have a customer service department. Why do people reach out to the customer service department? based customer support rep.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 23, 2020

You call the customer service hotline. A pleasant customer support agent picks up the phone and enthusiastically greets you, ready to help resolve your problem or answer your question. The hold time consists of music interrupted by the occasional recording that claims, “Your call is very important to us. Two minutes?

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ShepHyken

MAY 22, 2023

Generative AI and other forms of self-service provide a win-win solution for organizations and customers. It gives companies solution to create a better agent experience, and it allows the customers to resolve issues quickly without having to put up with long wait times.

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Fonolo

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A commitment to care for your personal well-being is above and beyond the customer service you might usually expect from a financial institution. To serve customers well, innovation and excellent customer service is a must. Hawaii State FCU is one of the Aloha State’s leading financial institutions.

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SQM Group

MARCH 3, 2023

This blog will discuss an acceptable wait time for customers to reach an agent when calling a call center.

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Comm100

APRIL 13, 2023

In today’s fast-paced world, customers demand quick and efficient service. Long wait times and uncertainty in the queueing process can quickly turn a positive customer experience into a negative one. These notifications can be automated and customized based on various scenarios.

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Comm100

AUGUST 5, 2020

Only 35% of customers are willing to wait 30-60 seconds for a response on live chat. For today’s consumer fast support is non-negotiable, and long wait times are unacceptable. On the surface, these ‘lost’ customer engagements may not seem especially important, but their impact can go far beyond slight frustration.

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Comm100

JANUARY 11, 2023

The State of Automated Customer Service in 2023. Competition is at an all-time high. As a result, customer service expectations are now sky-high as consumers demand the very best support – and will even switch brands for better service. What is the state of automated customer service in 2023?

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Anexa BPO

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, customer service has evolved from a traditional, human-centric approach to a tech-driven, AI-powered strategy. The traditional customer service model, while effective in its time, often struggled to meet the demands of modern consumers. Want to learn more?

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Fonolo

JANUARY 4, 2022

Customer service expectations continue to increase, and only the best businesses keep up. The statistics show that superior customer experiences generate more return customers, increased loyalty, and higher profits. Statistics that Demonstrate the Value of Good Customer Service. Source: Bain&Co.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 21, 2016

I bring up the holidays as an example when many companies ramp up their customer service. Last year Walmart recognized a big “friction point” with customers was waiting in long lines to check out, so they made a public statement that they would staff all checkout lanes to help make the wait shorter.

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Babelforce

JULY 28, 2021

Expected Wait Time (EWT) is the length of time a customer has to wait in the queue before an agent answers. There is a systematic approach to calculating EWT which should factor in things like staffing, handling time and the wait time of recent calls. EWT is always a best guess.

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Quiq

JULY 28, 2022

We hate to break it to you, but the customer experience is getting worse. And customer service seems to be bearing the brunt of it. Forrester’s Consumer Index Ratings showed a big drop in the quality of customer experiences. Like your focus on customer service. Making customers wait.

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Fonolo

APRIL 4, 2023

Customer service expectations in the contact center continue to increase, and only the best businesses keep up. Customer service statistics show that superior CX generates more return customers, increases loyalty, and helps generate higher profits. Source: ArenaCX Customers are 5.1

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Fonolo

AUGUST 10, 2021

No matter how great your product or service is, the success of your contact center largely depends on the customer service you provide. Ultimately, if customers don’t have a good experience, they’re likely not going to call back. Start by creating a customer care vision and set goals. DID YOU KNOW?

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 8, 2023

As a call center agent, your job is to provide excellent customer service and support customers. In this article we’ll explore ways in which AI can be used to enhance customer service and how call center agents can benefit from this innovative technology.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Is Voice of the Customer and What Does it Mean for Customer Experience? My Comment: My buddy and fellow CX expert, John DiJulius, puts on an amazing customer service and CX conference every year.

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Taylor Reach Group

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Too often as professionals in Customer Service we report and write about lousy service, long wait times, poor follow through, weaseling phases in terms and conditions, too many steps to get satisfaction plus many, many more. The post Bright Spots for Customer Service first appeared on The Taylor Reach Group Inc.

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Comm100

JUNE 15, 2022

If you’re on the fence about introducing a chatbot to your organization’s digital support strategy, here are four common chatbot customer service use cases, alongside customer stories that show the best chatbot examples and how they can be used in practice. Automate frequently asked questions to better use agent time.

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Comm100

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

A Complete Guide to Omnichannel Customer Service. The state of customer service is always changing, and brands must keep up. Customers now use an average of nine different channels to connect with companies, and they expect the support they receive on these channels to be fast, convenient and personalized.

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VirtualPBX

JANUARY 19, 2023

Your VoIP customer service team is on the front line of your business, which means you should do everything they can to make their work easier. When you give them access to the right tools, they’re able to retain and upsell customers, provide great customer experience, and deliver timely responses.

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ShepHyken

MAY 30, 2023

2 to manage the wait time new patients experience. How do you handle the friction points in your business to provide a frictionless customer experience? Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Slutsky has masterfully used option No.

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Call Experts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In business, exceptional call handling and customer service can set you apart from the competition. According to Forbes , customer service can mean the difference between a good customer experience and a bad one, directly impacting your bottom line. Active Listening: Start with attentive listening.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 24, 2020

This week we feature an article by Paul Selby, a product marketing director for ServiceNow Customer Service Management. He shares tips and examples of how both companies and customers can adapt during a worldwide crisis, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. During this challenging time, we must adjust our behaviors both as?

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Interactions

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

We’ve seen in recent years a growing trend of businesses adopting automation technologies like chatbots and intelligent virtual assistants (IVA) to help with customer service. IVAs offer even more sophisticated levels of customer service, including proactively anticipating needs and making recommendations.

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Call Design

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Since the customer is king, contact centres need to double their efforts to resolve customer service calls more efficiently and quickly. Whether you are implementing new training, new technology or more communication channels, it’s essential to be prepared to solve a customer problem quickly.

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Solvvy

AUGUST 22, 2022

As customer expectations increase, implementing artificial intelligence (AI) customer service is becoming more important to business growth strategies. . Customer service is often the face of your company. How does AI Customer Service Work? Self-service . Agent assist.

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Quiq

MARCH 10, 2023

Just the idea of call centers evokes the drone of bored customer service agents, long hold times, and endlessly ringing phones. Business messaging benefits your customers, your agents, and your business. Customer service is all about meeting customer needs, and business messaging hits many of those pain points.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Ways Store Layout Decisions Impact on Customer Experience by Oisin Ryan. ServiceDock) The following covers three of the most common and obviously non-customer-centric strategies that retailers use.

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CSM Magazine

APRIL 19, 2023

Excellent customer service is an integral component of any successful credit card business. It helps create a positive customer experience, increases customer loyalty and fosters repeat customers. 5 Steps to Improve Credit Card Customer Service & Enhance User Experience 1.

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Toister Performance Solutions

JANUARY 5, 2023

Who is to blame for poor customer service? You can probably make a list of things that make it difficult to keep your customers happy and coming back again and again: Defective products anger customers and make service a chore. First, I've trained thousands of customer service employees.

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Comm100

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Now, as we look to the future of customer service in higher education, we see that institutions are expanding on the progress of remote learning tools with new channels for student services. Read on for the top five higher education customer service trends you’ll want to keep on top of. Automation takes off.

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Comm100

OCTOBER 10, 2022

The life of chatbots in customer service has been turbulent. However, as bot technology has rapidly improved, so too has organizations’ readiness to adopt chatbots in their customer service operations. Staffing has become increasingly difficult in customer service.

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Toister Performance Solutions

JUNE 16, 2022

The vice president was talking about his company's customer service team. His primary concern was customer retention. He worried that employees were too transactional and didn't work hard enough to retain customers. Customer service reps didn't always see the big picture. "I want them to be more proactive."

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TeleDirect

JANUARY 12, 2023

Do you know how well your customer service team is performing? If you’re unsure of what type of experience your leads and clients are having, you should develop a way to track your customer service team’s performance. This is where a comprehensive customer service audit can help. Our Official Checklist.

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Comm100

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

How to Improve Customer Service. We all know that customer service is important, but just how instrumental it is to success of a company might surprise you. A massive 91% of customers agree that a positive customer service experience makes them more likely to make another purchase. Table of Contents.

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