Beyond Philosophy

DECEMBER 16, 2021

There is a saying that says, “Imitation is the highest form of flattery,” and it is. However, it is also a losing strategy when you are working at winning over customers from the competition. Finding a way to stand out is the secret to long-term customer strategy success. . Fernando deals with this problem in his business branding and packaging for fast-moving consumer goods and consumer packaged goods (CPG).

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Callminer

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Read this blog to learn what patient experience is, how it differs from patient satisfaction and why it's important to healthcare organizations.

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Contact Center Pipeline

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Customer satisfaction is the umbrella metric of any contact center. Our industry thrives on happy customers and top-notch experiences. Delivering on that overarching goal has always been easier said than done, however, and the disruption of the pandemic compounded the challenge. In this “new normal,” how can customer-service organizations ensure that they are fulfilling their […].

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Myra Golden Media

DECEMBER 15, 2021

For help de-escalating with customers, check out my De-escalation Academy. Research at Harvard showed us the power of the word “Because.” The experiment had people ask to cut in a line of people waiting to use a copy machine. Researchers had the people use three different, specifically worded requests to cut in line: “Excuse me; I have five pages.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Last week I covered the concept of skimpflation. In case you missed it, the short definition is that skimpflation is the result of a labor shortage, some say due to The Great Resignation , and higher business costs that come from inflation and supply and demand issues. This translates to the customer experiencing a lower level of service, and in some cases, quality.

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Beyond Philosophy

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Fernando has a problem that he wants our help solving. In his industry of branding and packaging fast-moving consumer goods, his clients often tell him to do whatever the competition is doing. However, Fernando knows that while imitation is the highest form of flattery, it’s a less than ideal customer strategy when you want to win customers from the competition.

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Steve DiGioia

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Being in the hospitality industry for 20+ years, and providing customer service for many more, I have learned that you win some and lose some. No customer interaction will be perfect for your business. A customer’s taste, perception, culture, expectations, etc. all boil down to “their” opinion of your product or service. What you offer is not what YOU think it is but what the CUSTOMER thinks it is.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 17, 2021

This week we feature an article by Kiel Harkness, Head of Global Marketing and Business Intelligence at UPS Capital®. He writes about how SMBs can make the most of the holiday season by investing in proper protection. When the leftover turkey has been stowed away in the fridge and the football game has wrapped up, consumers will turn their focus to their holiday spending.

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Bill Quiseng

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Customer loyalty is not by offering discounts, upgrades, or subscriptions to repeat customers. Real customer loyalty is built on service so great that customers return again and again, raving to others along the way. This week guest blogger Karen Hertzberg offers three QUI strategies to improve your service to keep customers coming back. You can read more about Karen at the end of her post.

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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

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Beyond Philosophy

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Imagine that you own a well-known car brand during a global pandemic. No one is coming to the show room to see your dealer’s cars, nor are they bringing them in for service. No one is really driving them around, either. What do you do? For Nissan’s Hussein Dajani , General Manager, Digital and CX Transformation, this wasn’t hard to imagine since he lived it for the past 18 months.

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Contact Center Pipeline

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Much has been written about the impact of the pandemic on just about everything, including what it means to be a customer. Check-ups and appointments went online. Brick-and-mortar retail turned to digital. Our entire experience with brands was contained within a few square inches of a screen. Now, with social distancing restrictions lifting, the question […].

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Each week I read many 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. 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.

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Virtual Live Labs

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Change is continual in business, as there is an ebb and flow to what the market demands from contact center organizations. Seasonal surges and product launches can challenge contact centers to drive successful KPIs even under normal brick-and-mortar situations. New technologies and software platforms are launched. New organizational structures and new leadership development training are implemented.

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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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Fonolo

DECEMBER 16, 2021

A good call center leader understands the importance of customer service. So what if you have an incredible product or service? That means nothing if your customers are displeased with their experience with your brand. . If social media part is not part of your contact center’s customer service vision , you’re missing out on valuable business opportunities, like: . promoting sales; . improving customer satisfaction; and . enhancing your business processes. .

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Contact Center Pipeline

DECEMBER 14, 2021

2020 was a tough year for contact center supervisors. While the quick shift to work-from-home was a shock to almost every level’s work routines, no role has transformed as much as that of the frontline supervisor. Network and technology glitches aside, contact center agents can perform the majority of their tasks as well at home […].

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 13, 2021

U.S. Federal Government to Make Customer Experience and Customer Service a Priority. 62% of Americans don’t think the government delivers great customer service. That’s according to customer service and customer experience expert Shep Hyken. In his 2021 Customer service and CX research , he asked more than 1,000 American consumers, “Do you think the government delivers great customer service?

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Virtual Live Labs

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Change is continual in business, as there is an ebb and flow to what the market demands from contact center organizations. Seasonal surges and product launches can challenge contact centers to drive successful KPIs even under normal brick-and-mortar situations. New technologies and software platforms are launched. New organizational structures and new leadership development training are implemented.

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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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TechSee

DECEMBER 16, 2021

In the last few years, the customer service industry has been upended by a combination of new pandemic-driven ways of working, the growing trend of digital transformation, and the continuously rising bar for positive customer service experiences. There are many new ideas, initiatives, and technologies flooding the market that aim to help the industry address its myriad challenges.

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SharpenCX

DECEMBER 13, 2021

According to Gallup , only 36% of U.S. employees are actively engaged in their work and workplace this year. That leaves a lot of employees who are disengaged and likely to give you their minimum required effort. In addition, that leaves many who will leave if a slightly better job comes around. In a virtual call center, this level of disengagement could seriously affect your customer and employee loyalty. .

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 14, 2021

We Are All Customers. What Customers Expect from CX Practitioners. Shep Hyken interviews Baker Johnson, Chief Marketing Officer at UJET. They discuss how CX practitioners can put what they know about communication from their personal relationships into their customer relationships. Top Takeaways: Here is something brands and even CX practitioners often forget – customers just want to get things done.

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Outsource Consultants

DECEMBER 13, 2021

As we head into the heart of the holiday season, we’re undoubtedly focused on finding the perfect gifts for family, friends, and the names we drew for Secret Santa. Whether it’s a gift card (which, let’s be honest, is always the right size) or a Red Ryder BB gun, there’s no better feeling than knowing the hours you spent moonlighting as an elf produced a smile and a heartfelt thank you.

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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.

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HelpCrunch

DECEMBER 17, 2021

How many times have you asked yourself: “Gosh, can’t I just be Bruce Almighty and handle all customers’ requests faster, no fuss, no muss?” Been there, done that. Being snowed under with queries, one should [ … ]. The post Quotidian Customer Service Scripts to Ease Your Workflow appeared first on HelpCrunch blog.

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Transparent BPO

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Sales Executive Brings Deep Background to Management Ranks Rockville, MD, Dec. 17, 2021 – Industry veteran Dean Birtwell is joining Transparent BPO as Vice President of Business Development. He reports to Scott Newman, CEO of Transparent BPO, a global contact center and business process outsourcer. In his new role, Birtwell will focus on expanding the […].

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Avoxi

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Enterprise Guide to Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Software Modern day businesses require a reliable IVR system to succeed. When call flows are optimized and callers are routed to the right department, the first time, your customer experience (CX) metrics improve. Intuitive IVR software is critical to your bottom line and growing customer expectations.

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Uniphore

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Today’s retail customers have higher expectations than ever—particularly when it comes to digital customer experience. Shaped by the global pandemic, which forced billions to adopt new shopping behaviors, customers are notably less patient, more demanding and more proficient online. They also have more options at their fingertips. To remain competitive in this increasingly digital landscape, retailers must create an inviting and intuitive customer experience that works seamlessly from end to end

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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.

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Lumoa

DECEMBER 17, 2021

M.Sc., MBA and a co-founder of Lumoame Oy Carlos del Corral , has been appointed as the CEO of Lumoame Oy, (“Lumoa”) as of 17th December 2021. Johanna Sinkkonen , a co-founder, will leave her position as CEO. The business and growth of Lumoa are driven by the megatrends of data driven decision making, customer focus and digitalization. Lumoa AI is used in multiple industries, such as telco, ecommerce, logistics, retail, banking and utilities.

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Transparent BPO

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Caribbean Nation Expands Nearshore Capacity By Scott Newman, CEO, Transparent BPO Jamaica is a natural fit for Transparent BPO’s growth strategy. After visiting and evaluating several locations within a few hours of the U.S. mainland, this market just made sense. And we found great potential in other markets – great technical infrastructure, deep pool of […].

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Avoxi

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Role of IVR in Travel & Hospitality Modern day travel and hospitality businesses require a reliable IVR system to succeed. When call flows are optimized and guests are routed to the right department, the first time, your customer experience (CX) metrics improve. Intuitive IVR software is critical to your bottom line and delivering a… The post The Role of IVR in Travel & Hospitality appeared first on AVOXI.

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