February, 2021

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Thinking Differently About Digital in Your Contact Center

Contact Center Pipeline

Contact centers often see ebbs and flows. Customer preferences change, new tools emerge, and leaders are left with the challenge of dialing up or down specific channels to accommodate evolving customer behavior. For example, at the beginning of 2020, our own research had overwhelmingly shown the importance of digital channels, particularly among younger demographics.

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The 5 Rules for Changing Your Customer Habits

Beyond Philosophy

I’ve changed many habits during the pandemic, from how I have business meetings to how I grocery shop. I am not the only one; people have changed so many routines. Today, we will talk about what we can learn from the pandemic and discuss the five rules for changing your customer habits. We discussed habits on a recent podcast. Many years ago, I read The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg, and I have been fascinated by habits ever since.

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7 signs you are stuck in customer experience survival mode

Talkdesk

Find your way back to best practices. Over the past year, most customer-obsessed organizations were forced to accelerate their digital transformation efforts to meet the demands of the global pandemic. For some, that meant face-to-face interactions had to be replaced by completely new digital engagements. And for those already participating in the digital economy, they had to rapidly implement work-from-home (WFH) infrastructure to manage the deluge of incoming requests when agents could no long

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Reducing Friction Makes You Money

ShepHyken

Reducing friction is all about creating an easier experience for the customer. In my book, The Convenience Revolution , I identify six ways to create convenience. The first, reducing friction, is tied to all five other principles. And, all of them focus on creating convenience and reducing friction for customers. But how about we look inside our organizations and the way we conduct business internally?

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The 2023 Verint Experience Index: Retail

Reports of the death of in-store shopping have been greatly exaggerated. This year’s retail survey found that more than 60 percent of consumers start and end their journey by visiting a store. Retail customers value price above everything, but the importance of other factors varies for different brands. In-store shopping is valued highly by grocery and home improvement customers Technology retail customers place less importance on in-store experiences – for them it only ranks sixth Digital exper

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20 Business Leaders Share How Call Centers Can Address Increased Customer Vulnerability

Callminer

More customers are vulnerable today than ever before, in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic that has led to increase in health and financial crises. While customer vulnerability isn’t new, it’s time companies take action to identify vulnerable customers and implement solutions to better equip company representatives and customer service agents to interact with customers experiencing vulnerability.

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3 Statements That Guide Customers to the Next Step

Myra Golden Media

Guide customers to the next step, or bring down the temperature in interactions, and slash talk time by explaining three things: Here’s what we know Here’s what we’ve done Here’s what’s next. Was This Helpful? I’m asking you because my newsletter offers ideas like this all the time. If you’re not yet subscribed, sign up here.

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Is This One of the Most Important New Jobs in Business Today?

Beyond Philosophy

In job descriptions and resumes, there are new required skills for candidate’s resumes in Behavioral Science. These jobs might be the most important new jobs in business today. But why? Behavioral science and the scientists that use it will tell you that understanding the “why” of what customers do has become table stakes in some industries today.

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Close to You

Contact Center Pipeline

In August of 1970, American duo the Carpenters released their second studio album, which was called Close to You. The album contained the hit song and perennial wedding favorite, “We’ve Only Just Begun,” and the song that provided the Carpenters with international musical fame, “(They Long to Be) Close to You.” In 2012, Rolling Stone […].

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The Problem Isn’t the Employee, It’s the System

ShepHyken

Here’s a true story shared by my friend and speaking colleague Beth Terry. The short version is that there is a doctor, who is probably a good doctor. But he’s a terrible boss. When a patient – as in his customer – complains about something, he listens and then goes back to his employees, and in a knee-jerk reaction, he berates and punishes them by taking away their incentives.

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Strategic CX: A Deep Dive into Voice of the Customer Insights for Clarity

Speaker: Nicholas Zeisler, CX Strategist & Fractional CXO

The first step in a successful Customer Experience endeavor (or for that matter, any business proposition) is to find out what’s wrong. If you can’t identify it, you can’t fix it! 💡 That’s where the Voice of the Customer (VoC) comes in. Today, far too many brands do VoC simply because that’s what they think they’re supposed to do; that’s what all their competitors do.

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25 Call Center Technology Trends to Watch in 2021

Callminer

Read this blog to learn about the 25 top trends for 2021 in call center technology.

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32 Ways to See if You Can…

Steve DiGioia

If you can smile for every customer even though you recently faced your own personal tragedy, If you can keep your promise to a customer even if it costs you more money, If you can be accountable to follow through on a customer’s difficult request even though it takes you away from other responsibilities, If you can overlook the sometimes rude comments made by a customer who believes they’ve been wronged and still treat them with respect and kindness, If you can hold your tongue and allow an ups

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Getting employee engagement right when ramping in the tech sector

TELUS International

A surge in interest for e-commerce and delivery platforms is pushing tech companies to ramp in order to keep pace with demand. Discover why employee engagement is a critical component of an effective ramping program.

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5 Rules For Changing Your Customer Habits

Beyond Philosophy

A lot of the behavioral sciences can feel intimidating. However, it doesn’t have to be. The Five Rules Podcast Series is our attempt at giving you an easy entry point into the complex and messy world of Behavioral Science. Customers buy habitually, and that’s great when their habit is to buy from you. The problem is sometimes they aren’t buying habitually from you, but instead from your competition.

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SME Relationships: Proven Solutions for Seamless Collaboration and Success

Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions

💢 Do you find yourself stuck in never-ending review cycles? Are you wondering if your Subject Matter Expert actually got that last review request? Are you having trouble trying to decipher impractical or conflicting feedback? 💢 If any of these scenarios sounds familiar, you may benefit from a crash course on managing SME relationships!

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Speech Analytics and Modernizing Agent Performance Measurement with the Customer in Mind

Contact Center Pipeline

Who decided that three was the optimum number of times an agent should say the name of a customer?” Speech analytics using machine learning and AI are already making an impact within contact centers, but most of the 30-plus vendors I collaborate with are still trying to figure out how to best utilize their own […].

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The ER Strategy 2.0: Small Improvements Add Up

ShepHyken

Not long ago I wrote about how small improvements can make a big difference. Even just a 1% improvement can make an impact. And, if you focus on 1% (or more) again and again, over time you will make big improvements that will have a positive impact on your customers, employees, internal processes, and your bottom line. You’ll find ways to save money, make money, develop better ways of doing business and much more.

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20 Business Leaders Share How Call Centers Can Address Increased Customer Vulnerability

Callminer

Learn how call centers can more effectively identify, address and manage customer vulnerability.

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Who Writes YOUR Words? – Tip #29

Steve DiGioia

Too many businesses continue to offer a workplace that leaves little room for the employee’s personality to shine through. They micromanage the heck out of each service step and expect their minions to follow the path without exceptions. Who Writes YOUR Words? I can understand the need for consistent uniform and grooming standards but please don’t make them say the same words over and over again.

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Decoding the Call Labeling and Blocking Process

Uncover the complexity behind call labeling and blocking with this infographic. Discover the intricate factors and entities that shape the fate of a call, from illegal activity to user feedback, and understand why numbers get labeled and blocked.

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Never Outsource Your Contact Center Again: Use This Technology Instead

Fonolo

Many hands make light work, so the saying goes. However, it doesn’t always make for the desired outcome. This is especially true when it comes to contact center outsourcing. It may be tempting to hire an external team when faced with high call volumes, but in doing so, you risk lowering the quality of your customer experience. Luckily, there are many tools and technologies out there that can help you avoid the need for outsourcing.

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Is This One of the Most Important Jobs in Business Today?

Beyond Philosophy

Behavioral Science is a growing field in business. It applies to everything and everything we do. We hosted two interesting guests on a recent podcast that might have one of the most important new business jobs today. Today, we will take a closer look at what they do and what they wish everyone understood about behavioral economics in business today.

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COVID-19 Consumer Behavior and Fraud Shifts Continue to Challenge Contact Center Agents

Contact Center Pipeline

COVID-19 brought numerous unexpected changes to consumer behavior that, ultimately, have had a ripple effect throughout every organization. Millions of Americans, many for the first time, were forced to rely on digital services as in-person transactions became unavailable. Ninety-three million Americans signed up for online services that were once carried out in person, and 75% […].

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5 Top Customer Service Articles For the Week of February 1, 2021

ShepHyken

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Here are my top five picks from last week. I have added my comment about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Improve Your Customer Outcomes With 5 Customer Service Best Practices from Leading Consumer Shipping Brand FedEx by Veronica Krieg.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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Understanding and Leveraging Voice of the Customer

Callminer

Read this blog to understand the value of measuring and analyzing voice of the customer (VoC).

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Did You Give Your Customers a Valentine? – Tip #28

Steve DiGioia

We get so bogged down in life’s everyday chores. As songwriter Harry Chapin famously said, “There’s planes to catch and bills to pay” – thank goodness there’s Valentine’s Day to remind us to stop and show how much we care about the special people in our lives. They’re underappreciated and overworked too. Think about how much that special day means to them.

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8 Tips for Selecting an Effective Contact Center Strategy

Fonolo

If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve decided up your contact center game. You’ve got the aspiration and the best intentions. But you’ll need more than that. Picking an effective contact center strategy is a process that requires thought, evaluation, and preparation. Unsure where to start? We’ve got eight essential tips so you can start improving your contact center today. 1.

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How CX is driving the future of payments

TELUS International

Digital payments continue to rise in popularity as consumers look for alternate ways to shop safely. Discover how CX is shaping the payments landscape.

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The Innovator’s Guide to the Digital-first Contact Center

In the contact center industry, first-generation digital channels like email and web chat have seen significant adoption, along with video chat and co-browsing capabilities. However, customers are rapidly moving beyond these channels, seeking next-generation options. Social platforms are now becoming mainstream contact center channels. Download this guide today to learn how to help your business adapt to this evolving landscape and leverage the power of next-generation digital customer service.

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In Unusual Times, Replace the Usual Customer Service Phrases

Contact Center Pipeline

On a typical day, most customers will understand what you mean even if you use less-than-graceful words when you speak or write. For example, lots of customers dislike the phrase “No problem!” but they’ll look past it if you’re providing great service. They’ll give you a pass on “No problem!” But these aren’t typical days. […].

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The Show Starts When the Phone Rings

ShepHyken

You may or may not know that I’m a magician. Some of you may know that I’m also a musician. But today I want to talk about being a magician. Growing up throughout high school and college I performed at parties, corporate events and comedy clubs. That experience in show business gave me the stage chops to start my business as a professional speaker. I share this background to give you some context.

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Is Customer Experience Worth It? And Much How Should You Invest?

360Connext

Is customer experience worth it? This is a question I get all the time. C-level leaders want to know if customer experience (CX) is worth the investment. Customer-focused employees across marketing, sales, HR, and other departments want to know if new CX initiatives are worth pushing for. Even organizations with running CX programs are often wondering how those efforts are paying off.