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Many field service organizations recognize the need to modernize their legacy systems and revamp outdated practices. According to an industry survey , 52% of companies still use manual methods for most of their field service tasks, such as scheduling and work planning. MORE
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So, you’re hiring a new call-center agent. The reality is, finding the perfect new hire can feel like a unicorn hunt. And even if you find them, they may not stick around; call centers are notorious for their high turnover. According to Avoxi , call center attrition rates hover around 33% on average. MORE
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With our new Covid-19 condition, working from home has become the norm, but also comes with its challenges. While it may be fantastic for some people, for others it may be a struggle. MORE
A high volume of calls during a busy season may be a good thing. However, it could also mean having problems in handling a large volume of calls and other tasks falling to the wayside. For many companies, their phone lines are their lifelines, and missing important calls can become costly. MORE
As a certified Master De-escalation Instructor, I have the expertise to guide you through the COVID-19 stressful encounters you’re sure to have with customers. Learn more or schedule time to talk to me about your objectives. Customer Experience Design MORE
Never Let a Good Crisis Go To Waste. I am fond of an old saying that goes like, “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” ” Part of the reason I like it is it points out that even something as grim as the COVID-19 Pandemic has a silver lining. In this case, it presents an opportunity to reimagine what you do with customers and take advantage of the environment of change that the “new normal” in business will offer. Key Takeaways. MORE
The 1966 hit, “Hold On, I’m Comin’,” was recorded by Sam & Dave and written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter. I know for a fact that they weren’t referring to actually “being on hold.” MORE
Stop forgetting the customer in QA measurement. Are you ready to learn how to unlock details on how the specific contributions agents make are tied to business outcomes? Hold your agents accountable for CX by getting down to the bottom of those high-effort customer experiences. MORE
Acquisition and retention are of paramount importance if your business is to succeed. In this piece, find out three ways to juggle between the two seamlessly. Feed generated with FetchRSS MORE
Providing a great and easy to use customer experience is the rising tide that floats all ships. It may feel like your product is unique, but it’s not. MORE
With Independence Day here in the U.S. just a few days away, it gives me pause to think about where we are as a country and as an industry. Needless to say, we are facing enormous challenges on both fronts. MORE
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When nominations opened for the 2020 Star Tribune Top Workplace rankings in January, no one anticipat ed the changes that would impact us, come March. MORE
Customer Service Specialist is one of 10 jobs identified as having the most significant number of job openings*, have had steady growth over the past four years, pay a livable wage, and require skills that can be learned online. MORE
More contact center leaders have begun to turn their thoughts from crisis mode to planning for next steps. MORE
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Many customers prefer and expect different digital communication channel options depending on the context. It may be most convenient to text while in the doctor’s waiting room or to email customer service when there’s a more complex issue. MORE
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JUNE 30, 2020
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A Better Answer
JUNE 29, 2020
A high volume of calls during a busy season may be a good thing. However, it could also mean having problems in handling a large volume of calls and other tasks falling to the wayside. For many companies, their phone lines are their lifelines, and missing important calls can become costly.
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Babelforce
JULY 2, 2020
Post summary: The cornerstone of customer loyalty is great service. Automate wherever you can and focus on pleasing customers instead of trapping them. Create a personable brand. People think in terms of relationships, but they can’t form one with a faceless corporation.
ShepHyken
JULY 1, 2020
I recently wrote an article in Forbes about how three out of four customers are more loyal to your employee than your business. This research came from OnePoll on behalf of DaySmart Software.
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Beyond Philosophy
JULY 2, 2020
Some people watch things happen, some make things happen, and some say, “what happened?” ” Some organizations out there concerning the pandemic (and maybe other things, too) are falling into that third category. In this issue, we will discuss how to avoid being one of them.
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GetFeedback
JUNE 30, 2020
Simplified CX YouTube series episode on how to run a successful VoC program. Videos
Fonolo
JUNE 30, 2020
So, you’re hiring a new call-center agent. The reality is, finding the perfect new hire can feel like a unicorn hunt. And even if you find them, they may not stick around; call centers are notorious for their high turnover. According to Avoxi , call center attrition rates hover around 33% on average.
Talkdesk
JULY 1, 2020
Many customers prefer and expect different digital communication channel options depending on the context. It may be most convenient to text while in the doctor’s waiting room or to email customer service when there’s a more complex issue.
ShepHyken
JULY 3, 2020
This week we feature an article by Jake Rheude, Director of Marketing at Red Stag Fulfillment. He writes about how to best perform e-commerce customer service. Impeccable customer service helps you hit the hearts of your followers.
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Myra Golden Media
JULY 1, 2020
Customer Service Specialist is one of 10 jobs identified as having the most significant number of job openings*, have had steady growth over the past four years, pay a livable wage, and require skills that can be learned online.
Contact Center Pipeline
JUNE 30, 2020
More contact center leaders have begun to turn their thoughts from crisis mode to planning for next steps.
TechSee
JUNE 30, 2020
Many field service organizations recognize the need to modernize their legacy systems and revamp outdated practices. According to an industry survey , 52% of companies still use manual methods for most of their field service tasks, such as scheduling and work planning.
ProProfs Blog
JUNE 30, 2020
“People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care”. Theodore Roosevelt. It’s not the amount of knowledge you are willing to offer, but the efforts you wish to take to keep your customers satisfied and loyal to your brand.
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Myra Golden Media
JULY 3, 2020
As a certified Master De-escalation Instructor, I have the expertise to guide you through the COVID-19 stressful encounters you’re sure to have with customers. Learn more or schedule time to talk to me about your objectives. Customer Experience Design
Contact Center Pipeline
JULY 2, 2020
With Independence Day here in the U.S. just a few days away, it gives me pause to think about where we are as a country and as an industry. Needless to say, we are facing enormous challenges on both fronts.
Steve DiGioia
JULY 2, 2020
What do you do when you think no one is watching? Are you chewing gum, twirling your hair, or resting your foot on the wall behind you? Do you tell off-color jokes because you think no one can hear you? Is your posture one of confidence or submission?
GetFeedback
JUNE 28, 2020
Scale your hyper-personalized customer support program with the help of AI and chatbots. Articles
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Beyond Philosophy
JUNE 27, 2020
Never Let a Good Crisis Go To Waste. I am fond of an old saying that goes like, “Never let a good crisis go to waste.” ” Part of the reason I like it is it points out that even something as grim as the COVID-19 Pandemic has a silver lining. In this case, it presents an opportunity to reimagine what you do with customers and take advantage of the environment of change that the “new normal” in business will offer. Key Takeaways.
Contact Center Pipeline
JULY 1, 2020
The 1966 hit, “Hold On, I’m Comin’,” was recorded by Sam & Dave and written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter. I know for a fact that they weren’t referring to actually “being on hold.”
Tethr
JULY 2, 2020
Employees today have the knowledge at their fingertips to explore how businesses around the world handle company culture , fairness, equality, inclusivity and motivational tactics. They have high expectations that come from diverse life and generational experiences. .
Nicereply
JUNE 30, 2020
Providing a great and easy to use customer experience is the rising tide that floats all ships. It may feel like your product is unique, but it’s not.
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JULY 3, 2020
Business continuity has become a crucial topic for organizations in 2020. As the COVID-19 pandemic struck the globe, businesses were forced to migrate to a remote work scenario, many of them relying on cloud-based or cloud-native solutions to do so.
Calabrio
JUNE 29, 2020
When nominations opened for the 2020 Star Tribune Top Workplace rankings in January, no one anticipat ed the changes that would impact us, come March.
Tethr
JULY 1, 2020
Businesses have been creating new capabilities to advance efficiencies and experiences for years. Most of the time, such changes take months or even years to implement. In the wake of COVID-19 , organizations have had to respond to pressing needs much faster.
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JUNE 30, 2020
It’s probably not surprising that the best customer support experience I’ve ever had was with Amazon. The company is known for setting the bar on customer delight, and with good reason
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This whitepaper has provided some suggestions for KPIs that you may want to use. Once you’ve chosen your KPIs, make sure that you’ve communicated the importance of these metrics to all employees in your contact center, as well as how you expect them to be achieved.
TELUS International
JUNE 29, 2020
Games fraud is on the rise as the gaming industry continues to experience significant growth. Discover best practices for combatting games fraud while improving the player experience. CX Best Practices
Ansafone
JULY 3, 2020
With our new Covid-19 condition, working from home has become the norm, but also comes with its challenges. While it may be fantastic for some people, for others it may be a struggle.
Tethr
JUNE 30, 2020
Stop forgetting the customer in QA measurement. Are you ready to learn how to unlock details on how the specific contributions agents make are tied to business outcomes? Hold your agents accountable for CX by getting down to the bottom of those high-effort customer experiences.
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