Beyond Philosophy

APRIL 14, 2015

If you don’t see Customers there, they didn’t make the cut. Ask yourself, does the Customer Care Center receive accolades publically? Many times Customer service employees are treated like second-class citizens. When was the last time it highlighted the work of the call center or Customer care reps?

Chief Customer Officer 310

Chief Customer Officer Customer Care Education Customer Experience 310

Beyond Philosophy

JULY 17, 2017

In our customer experience consultancy, we spend a lot of time educating people about the components of a great customer experience. If customers just had a gadget that could do more or electronic kiosks they could play with in the store, or a virtual reality app – well, then the customer experience would be great.

Technology 331

Technology Consulting Consulting Customer emotions 331

Vcaretec

AUGUST 8, 2023

Outsourcing customer service is something that the majority of new business owners are wary of, and for good reason. The main channel via which you communicate with your clients is through customer service, thus it can't be good for your brand, to put it mildly. Contrast QA with service KPI measurements carefully.

Customer Care 98

Customer Care outsourcing Call Center Complaint resolution 98

Bill Quiseng

MARCH 30, 2022

We don’t offer customer service training. Training is the “how” of service. And the job of employees is to serve to satisfy the customer. In the end, training instructs students on how to TAKE CARE of the customer. Instead, enroll in Customer CARE University.

Customer Care 78

Customer Care Education Coaching Customer Service 78

Callminer

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Cory Peace is the Head of Operations at Simplr , where he helps customer service specialists provide top-notch customer service to high growth companies. In fact, many customers prefer self-service over waiting on a call or email for basic inquiries – they just don’t know how to do it.

Call Center 561

Call Center Metrics Contact Center Wait times 561

Bill Quiseng

MAY 24, 2023

It’s the same for customer service. You already know what customer service is, but to make it flourish, you and your team need to be reminded periodically. So, I offered people a continuous education in customer CARE. If you missed it, just follow it here: Don’t offer customer service training.

Customer Service 113

Customer Service Education Customer Care 113

Vcaretec

JUNE 6, 2022

One of the pillars of holiday customer care in 2015 is omnichannel support. Customers want to shop early in the morning and late at night during the holiday season, and brands have it in their best interests to accommodate their shoppers by almost any means necessary. Phone This is the stalwart of customer care - phone support.

Customer Care 96

Customer Care Upselling Accountability Education 96

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Customer service is an essential element for companies working in the lending industry. Whenever people are looking for lenders, they always seek a company with the best customer reviews. Reliable customer service helps put loan applicants at ease, promoting trust and confidence during all financial operations.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Banking Customer Care Chatbots 52

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Customers want their concerns resolved swiftly, without having to wait in line or being handed from one executive to another. . A good customer experience (CX) begins with a 24-hours seamless website user experience, followed by top-notch customer care, and concludes with the receiving of the product/service purchased from you. .

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Customer Experience Advertising Employee engagement Sales 264

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

This implies we blossom with being dynamic and educated on the web, and ExactTarget Marketing content confirmed this from a research they did, whereby 91% of purchasers demonstrated that access to content across all gadgets was imperative. Are you doing what’s necessary to use innovation and handle the educated customer?

Technology 255

Technology Chief Customer Officer Education Big data 255

Fonolo

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Have you been searching for the best customer service conferences to attend in 2019? We’ve made the case before that conferences offer customer service professionals a host of rewards, including valuable knowledge, product exposure, and the opportunity to build new relationships. Smart Customer Service 2019.

Customer Service 108

Customer Service Contact Center Education Engineering 108

Bill Quiseng

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Highlight your culture by introducing your core values, describing the empowerment processes that employees can use to exceed customer expectations and offering specific stories when employees went above and beyond for your customers. Don’t bore your employees with rote customer service training.

Customer centricity 195

Customer centricity Education Customer Care Surveys 195

ShepHyken

JUNE 19, 2023

Remember, you are not trying to win an argument, you are trying to win the customer – and in the world of social media, everyone can watch Social media is a way for businesses to bring people into their community. It is a way for brands to tell a story about their business so customers can get to know them better and understand how they work.

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Customer centricity Marketing Customer Care Education 166

Fonolo

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Good customer service is crucial to the success of any business. Now imagine that your hands are tied in a million different ways and you’re unable to resolve the bulk of the customer complaints that are on the rise. This is why empowering a customer service team can be key to the overall success of any company.

Customer Service 119

Customer Service Call Center Engineering Contact Center 119

Fonolo

JANUARY 14, 2020

Which customer service blog posts helped to shape the last decade for you? . When we look back at the customer support industry in 2010, we see a very different beast to the one we work in today. Here, we cover the 20 best customer service blogs and influencers to follow in 2020.

Customer Service 136

Customer Service Chief Customer Officer Contact Center Call Center 136

Blueship Call Center

AUGUST 22, 2023

Outsourcing customer service is a desirable concept. Outsourcing your customer service to an outside agent may drastically reduce overhead, saving you money, resources, and frequently a great deal of stress. We’ll go through its advantages and advise on how to outsource customer care services flawlessly.

Customer Care 73

Customer Care outsourcing Average Handle Time Call Center 73

Russel Lolacher

DECEMBER 20, 2021

A lot goes into providing social customer care during an emergency event considered a “once-in-500 year flood” As the team leading public engagement and digital communication for BC’s provincial transportation, it’s done with a process that prioritizes intentional effort, accessibility and empathy. Why It Works.

Customer Care 98

Customer Care Transportation Government Construction 98

Blueship Call Center

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Immediate responses, round-the-clock availability, and personalized service are no longer luxuries but necessities. For businesses aiming to thrive in this competitive landscape, providing exceptional 24/7 customer care support is paramount. Order issues, delivery problems, or customer service inquiries can arise at any hour.

Customer Support 45

Customer Support Healthcare Banking Customer Care 45

Fonolo

JANUARY 11, 2018

But what does this mean for the future of customer service? Well, it’s been said that social customer care is actually the new business marketing. We are in an age where customer service has the potential to go viral, which means there is a lot more at stake for brands. Enter: messaging.

Customer Service 87

Customer Service Chatbots Customer Care Contact Center 87

TechSee

JUNE 25, 2019

It seems like every company in every industry wants to harness the power of AI to enhance operations and positively impact the lives of their customers. A Tata Consultancy Services survey found that 31.7% of major companies around the world are currently using AI customer service technologies, the second most common use of AI after IT.

Technology 122

Technology Customer Service Gamification Contact Center 122

Fonolo

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

The customer service profession is known for high turnover rates and agent burnout, however, some professionals greatly excel in this line of work, and show tremendous aptitude for delivering excellent customer care. Patience is a sure-fire sign of someone well-equipped for the customer service profession.

Customer Service 100

Customer Service Agent burnout Best practices Call Center 100

Nicereply

MARCH 23, 2021

Staying on top of new customer service trends can be exhausting. Having a well-rounded collection of sources can help your team identify new opportunities for improvement and up your customer service game. We’ve got quite a few friends in the customer service world who inspire us. Keeping them is hard.

Chief Customer Officer 141

Chief Customer Officer Customer Service Consulting Consulting 141

SharpenCX

DECEMBER 2, 2020

American businesses risk a staggering $494 billion in revenue from poor customer care, according to the 2020 National Customer Rage Study. . With financial losses of such scale on the line, the stakes have never been higher to deliver good customer service in your call center. Today, we’re getting tactical.

Call Center 128

Call Center Customer Service Contact Center Metrics 128

BlueOcean

OCTOBER 23, 2023

With every evolution in technology, workforce trends, and consumer expectations, the questions shift—which is testament to why generic, boilerplate RFPs never work for outsourcing customer care. Agent Workforce An outsourcer’s ability to attract and retain the right people for your brand and your service requirements is essential.

Customer Care 71

Customer Care outsourcing Employee engagement Contact Center 71

Bill Quiseng

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

In the last two weeks, I explained the first and second QUI TAKEAWAYS: CX versus CXM, and customer service versus customer CARE. This week, I will explain the third QUI TAKEAWAY: customer service training versus customer CARE education. Our education classes are interactive.

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Education Coaching Customer Care Customer Service 97

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Three keys to offering a great customer service experience: Fast response times – How fast is fast enough? As soon as you come into contact with the customer you should respond. Tell them you understand their frustration and let them know that you would feel the same way if you were in their shoes.

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Education Customer Service Customer Care Customer Experience 195

Fonolo

MARCH 4, 2020

“How does ADP do customer service so well?”. Amar Sidhu leans in and chuckles, “That’s easy — we’re customer-obsessed.”. Sidhu, the Senior Vice President of Service Delivery at ADP Canada — and leader of over 1000 associates on a day-to-day basis — knows what he’s talking about. This is their story.

Customer Service 122

Customer Service Metrics Call Center Contact Center 122

Vonage

NOVEMBER 24, 2016

But what a challenge for committed service providers! Creating a customer service culture that works can be done. Should your customer service culture be reserved and polite, or outgoing and friendly? The best style to choose will depend on the customer service culture in your establishment.

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Customer Service Entertainment Government Airlines 97

Fonolo

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

There is no question that customer service is changing quickly. Still, even with all of these bells and whistles, nothing beats the emperor of all customer service options: Speaking to an actual human being. And, call centers tend to be one of the most-used customer service channels , second only to FAQs.

Customer Service 86

Customer Service Call Center Contact Center Engineering 86

BlueOcean

JANUARY 20, 2023

If you’re faced with the decision to find a new customer care outsourcer in the post-pandemic era, now’s the time to dive in. And second, there’s no doubt that the pandemic and the social justice movement have evolved what you need from a customer service provider – and your RFP should reflect that. Hourly staff?

Customer Care 62

Customer Care Contact Center outsourcing Employee engagement 62

BlueOcean

AUGUST 6, 2020

You may have pushed pause on your decision to find a new customer care outsourcer, but now’s the time to dive back in. And second, there’s no doubt that the pandemic and the social justice movement has evolved what you need from a customer service provider – and your RFP should reflect that. Labor Market. Hourly staff?

Customer Care 62

Customer Care Contact Center outsourcing Employee engagement 62

BlueOcean

JANUARY 21, 2019

Blue Ocean, a world leader in customer care solutions, was named a finalist in the “Customer Service Team of the Year – Recovery Situation” category in the 13th Annual Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Blue Ocean is an award-winning provider of innovative customer care solutions.

Customer Service 81

Customer Service Customer Care Education Sales 81

Vcaretec

JUNE 6, 2022

We’ve made it easy for you to check this off your list with our Big List of Customer Care Events and Conferences. There are big trends shaking up the customer service industry this year, and you’ll see many service providers trying to address new challenges. for detailed how-to educational talks.

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Customer Care Wireless Education Contact Center 52

Comm100

JUNE 30, 2016

Time and time again, we see evidence that great customer service experiences are critical in maintaining customer loyalty and satisfaction. According to research conducted in 2015 by Aspect Cloud Solutions , 76% of respondents see “customer service as a ‘true test’ of how much a company values them.”

Customer Service 74

Customer Service Banking Education Scripts 74

Nicereply

MARCH 28, 2019

Putting yourself in customer’s shoes can really help you to empathize and keep your customer responses genuine and honest. Customer service is one of the most powerful factors that affects loyalty and sales. Each customer you interact with is different. Formal or Casual?

Customer Service 89

Customer Service Consulting Consulting Scripts 89

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Customers of health-related products—such as over-the-counter medicines, dietary supplements, nutraceuticals, medical devices, wearables, and animal health products—typically have higher expectations of manufacturers than do users of other types of consumer products. Proactive outreach. Product recall support. Training and certification.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Customer Care CRM Self service 52

Bill Quiseng

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Saving the best for last, don’t just deliver to your people top-down, one-way, “one and done” customer service training. Instead, educate your people interactively, frequently, and continuously at Customer CARE University with you as mentors and coaches at your business.

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Journey mapping Education Coaching Customer Care 97