Beyond Philosophy
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
I have a real problem with patience as far as my network is concerned. When the internet is slow, I throw all my toys out of the crib. It’s maddening. The good news for me is that the 5G network is coming. The bad news is that the 5G build-out is lagging behind many other countries in the U.S., which means it isn’t coming any time soon—at least not nationwide.
Relay Blog
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
In a perfect world, we’d all be working smart instead of working hard. But what. The post 4 Ways Smarter Ticketing Solutions Drive Better Support Experiences appeared first on Relay.
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Contact Center Pipeline
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
In the contact center, recognition for a job well done does wonders for boosting morale and motivation. Research by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has confirmed that effective recognition programs also have a positive impact on retention and recruitment, two critical challenges for many contact centers. The SHRM survey, “Using Recognition and Other […].
ShepHyken
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
One of my favorite restaurants in St. Louis, where I live, is Tony’s. You may be familiar with Tony’s if you have been following my articles and videos for a while. They are an outstanding example of a great product – their food – and amazing service. So, good in fact that they are one of the businesses that don’t have to exceed expectations. They are so good at what they do, all they have to do is meet expectations to amaze their guests.
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Beyond Philosophy
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Does the time of the day that you sell or deal with your customers affect how much they buy or how they see your customer experience. The answer is yes, but why is this the case and what should you do about this? The post How Does Time Of Day Affect How Much We Sell? appeared first on.
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Contact Center Pipeline
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Heather had been working as a contact center agent at ABC Electric for almost 18 months when her boss approached her with exciting news. He wanted to promote her to a supervisor! A standout performer, Heather’s Csat and FCR scores were consistently some of the highest on the team. She rarely, if ever, missed work, […].
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. It took me about six miles, in one session, on the treadmill to read the book filled with Sonny’s rules for life. Some of the bits resonated with me – others did not.
ShepHyken
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Ten Ways To Recognize Employees During National Customer Service Week. National Customer Service Week Is About Customers AND Employees. Shep Hyken sits down with Bill Gessert to talk about National Customer Service Week (October 1-5, 2018). They discussed 10 ways to celebrate the week-long event, how to create an employee-centric culture, and how to get C-suite executives involved in the everyday culture. ?
Myra Golden Media
SEPTEMBER 8, 2018
When I need to reach out to a company, chat is almost always my preferred contact method. It’s usually quick, and I can be doing other things, like replying to email or making a quick call, while I chat. Your customers like the ease of chat, too. But it’s not enough for the chat to be convenient and fast. You need to be creating rapport in conversation and speaking your brand voice.
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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
Toister Performance Solutions
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Note: This post originally appeared on LInkedIn. I've talked to a lot of customer service leaders recently who want to improve customer service, but aren't sure where to start. One of their biggest challenges is they struggle to articulate exactly what "improve" means. Here are some actual statements I've heard: "We want to deliver world class customer service.
Call Center Weekly
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Once upon a time, (isn’t that how they always start), a young woman took a leap, and accepted a position in a customer service role. This is a new adventure, how exciting!! The young woman had no experience in customer service, but was up for the challenge. She thought should could figure it out. She could talk to anyone; how hard could this be? I mean, they are just people, right?
Contact Center Pipeline
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Mapping the customer journey is not a new concept. In fact, within the contact center world, it’s quickly become a critical part of delivering a solid omnichannel CX. After all, that journey has become increasingly complicated, spanning social media, phone, chat, self-service, email and more. Knowing where that journey has taken your customer is critical—but […].
CrazyCall
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
Imagine that 6 out of 10 calls you make end up being successful. Imagine that each of your clients is pleased with a quality of calls that you make. Imagine that selling over the phone is fun and easy to do. And now let your imagination rest and get to know how to turn dreams into reality. How to do it? There are a few factors that can influence your cold calls – a good lead base , a proper research and your preparation.
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.
The Northridge Group
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Today’s business environment is constantly evolving, but the consumer’s expectations are as focused as ever on the fundamentals of genuine, personalized, effortless and effective service. By leveraging insights that your customers provide on a daily basis, you can ensure that your business’s means of approaching the Customer Experience (CX) remain agile.
GetFeedback
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Our best customers are the ones who stay with us. The proof is in the numbers: a 5% increase in customer retention can lead to a 25-95% increase in profits , according to a Harvard Business School study. One Temkin Group study concluded that loyal customers are 5x as likely to repurchase , 5x as likely to forgive, 4x as likely to refer, and 7x as likely to try a new offering.
Natalie Petouhof
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Tweet AI and customer service; it’s a hot topic! But when I talk to customers, they say, “ I get there’s something to AI and customer service, but how do I deliver business results and value with AI? ” If you are wondering how AI can move the needle on the metrics you get measured on every day, below is a short guide on how to get the best business results when considering AI as part of your Customer Service strategy.
Kristina Evey
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Frustration Drives People Away. I was recently at a business conference at a highly regarded venue. The presenter was wonderful and provided lots of strategies, techniques, and solutions for those in attendance. Participants walked away with a wealth of knowledge and takeaways ready to implement in their companies. The food was great. The venue provided a light breakfast, delicious lunches, snacks, and a wide variety of sodas and water.
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!
Fonolo
SEPTEMBER 11, 2018
We got a lot of feedback on last week’s blog , both in private and in public (see this thread on LinkedIn, for example). Contemplating the eventual fate of humans in the customer service process leads to some spicy conversations. This is a) partly because terminology around AI is problematic; b) partly because objective data is sparse; c) partly because the loudest voices have, well, let’s say motivated reasoning ; and d) partly because there are multiple overlapping questions.
Ansafone
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Can call center companies really improve your company? It is common for company managers to have reservations about outsourcing their contact center services because they believe the level of service could damage their brand reputation and quality of customer care. However, tapping this smart business strategy can potentially be the best thing for your company’s … How Call Center Companies Can Improve Your Company Read More ».
GetFeedback
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
When you decrease customer churn, it leads to more than repeat customers and referrals. It keeps your brand reputation in check. Learn how to do it.
Nexmo
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
To better facilitate conversations with customers and help businesses derive more value from them, Nexmo released our Split Recording offering. With it you can not only record calls but also split the audio recordings between the two parties, recording what someone hears and separately what he or she said. This tremendously powerful tool allows you […].
Dive into the realm of contact center dialers with our infographic! Explore the various types – Preview, Predictive, Automatic, and Progressive Dialers – and unravel their roles in boosting call center performance.
Fonolo
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
I’m sitting here in Canada, a vast country with an ever-debated culture. Part of that debate is our collective, enduring love of hockey, one that sometimes puzzles me. It’s not unheard of to read sentiments like “ Hockey, what is wrong with you? ” or “ Hockey, I’m through with you ” in major Canadian publications in recent years. There are also subsets that are rather grim about its future.
Toister Performance Solutions
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
Advertising disclosure: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. I frequently use subscriber feedback to improve my Customer Service Tip of the Week email newsletter. Yet I've never used a survey.
TeamSupport
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
While it’s fun to talk about customer support strategy and the future of the industry, sometimes all you need is that “extra little bit” to push your team over the edge and into greatness. Maybe it’s just a few more positive reviews to hit a milestone or one more contract renewal to break even! Whatever your goal is, here are a few simple changes you can make immediately to improve your customer retention rate…. 1) Schedule recurring follow up appointments with customers – Many businesses alread
SharpenCX
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
John Wooden was from a south-central town in Indiana called Martinsville, which is a stone’s throw from the wooded property I call home in Monrovia. I didn’t choose to highlight Coach Wooden because of that, though. Instead, I am starting. Read More. The post A Lesson on Coaching from John Wooden appeared first on Sharpen Contact Center Software.
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Over the next 12 months, what do you think will have the biggest impact on your CX automation efforts? When asked the same question, only 10% of CX leaders surveyed by Verint chose telephony. It’s no longer the engagement channel leading CCaaS conversations. The customer engagement challenges facing organizations have changed – so a new approach is needed.
GetFeedback
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
Customers churn for a lot of different reasons. In today’s world of subscription-based business models and limited trial periods, many brands risk losing a large swath of customers after a certain time frame has passed. No brand is immune from customer churn, either. This means that companies need to pay attention more than ever to the customer experience.
Kayako
SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
If you take a look at Kayako’s website and blog, it’s obvious that we know live chat customer support is a big difference-maker for businesses large and small. Our study of 500 consumers and businesses proves it. After all, more than 41% of the consumers we talked to said they prefer live chat over email, phone, and social media support. But the biggest takeaway from our study isn’t a particular statistic—it’s that live chat (when done right) has the power to drive sales and boost customer loyal
OctopusTech
SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Outsourcing, at first glance, seems like an appealing idea especially when you look at all the benefits that tag along, benefits such as saving you tons of money, resources and often times, a great deal of stress. Though farming out your customer service will definitely help cut overheads, you have to understand here that it’s not a one-for-all solution to your problems or in simple words, there is no such thing as magic outsourcing beans (in case, you are thinking otherwise).
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