ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

She writes about how contact center agents can maximize productivity and provide a better customer experience. Research shows that 86% of agents feel they don’t have the resources or the authority to deal with customers effectively, which hurts productivity and service quality. Eases access to customer information .

Customer Experience 376

Customer Experience Management Contact Center Engineering 376

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Long wait times frustrate customers, to the point that they feel that long hold times are the most annoying part of customer service. Call centers which use AI technology tackle these problems head-on, reducing wait times and improving first-call resolution.

First call resolution 52

First call resolution Wait times Call Center Customer emotions 52

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

How can AI-driven tools support customer service agents in delivering better service? Why is it important for companies to prioritize customer experience over cost optimization? Top Takeaways There is still a huge gap between what people expect from their customer experience and what they are getting.

Customer Service 185

Customer Service Wait times Self service Technology 185

Connect

OCTOBER 15, 2024

This is the reality for many internal users grappling with a poor network user experience (NUX). Fortunately, the emergence of AI-driven networks offers a powerful solution that can significantly enhance both NUX and customer experience (CX). About ‘ Connect.

Customer Experience 84

Customer Experience Morale Cloud contact Wait times 84

ShepHyken

JANUARY 18, 2019

This week we feature an article by Tim Houlne who writes about the importance of integrating technology into your business to provide the optimum customer experience. – Shep Hyken. It’s that time of year again. Time to start planning for your 2019 customer experience initiatives.

Customer Experience 249

Customer Experience Airlines Average Handle Time Contact Center 249

Hodusoft

JANUARY 17, 2025

Top 7 Tips for Reducing Wait Times in Microfinance Customer Support Using IP PBX Call Routing “Dear customer, please hold. ” We all have heard this pre-recorded audio message at some point in our lives when we call a customer support number. Your call is important to us.”

Wait times 52

Wait times Interactive Voice Response Customer Support Call flow 52

ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

In my past experience as both a consultant and owner/operator of a BPO, I understand that CSAT surveys tend to get all the attention. CSAT surveys are critical in determining challenges that your customers are facing so that you may improve the customer experience. Of course, this is with good reason. What You Can Do.

Feedback 252

Feedback Customer Experience Abandon rate Surveys 252

CCNG

AUGUST 28, 2024

By rapidly embracing digital tools like AI, Analytics, and Automation, contact centers are completely changing how they function and deliver customer experience. By automating certain actions, contact centers can reduce resolution time and ensure consistency and accuracy in handling customer inquiries and data entry.

Contact Center 195

Contact Center Interactive Voice Response Customer Experience CCNG 195

TechSee

JULY 18, 2019

You’re satisfied with your purchase – not only because the product met your needs but also because the company provided you with a truly effortless customer experience. Customer effort matters. What are high-effort customer service interactions? Today’s consumers want their lives to be as easy as possible.

Customer Experience 207

Customer Experience Wireless Self service Contact Center 207

TeleDirect

JANUARY 7, 2025

If your team is overwhelmed, or if customers are expressing dissatisfaction, it may be time to consider implementing a call center. A professional call center can help streamline operations, enhance customer experience , and ensure your business stays competitive in todays fast-paced environment.

Call Center 126

Call Center Wait times Abandon Call Multichannel 126

ShepHyken

MAY 30, 2023

Slutsky looked at the long hold issue and came up with a solution to create a frictionless customer experience. The ultimate solution would have been eliminating the hold, but that wasn’t feasible for first-time callers. 2 to manage the wait time new patients experience. What can we do to ease the pain?

Wait times 401

Wait times Marketing Customer Experience Customer Service 401

Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 2, 2020

We have all been in line or on hold for customer service , waiting for a company to get back to us. We tap our toes and roll our eyes as we wait. Then, when our wait time runs long and our patience runs short we get cranky and think, this customer service crew is really inept today. Or are they?

Customer Service 470

Customer Service Consulting Consulting Wait times 470

TeleDirect

MARCH 14, 2025

24/7 Call Center Solutions: Enhancing Customer Experience Around the Clock 24/7 Call Center Solutions are essential for businesses aiming to provide seamless customer support, enhance customer satisfaction, and stay competitive in todays fast-paced marketplace. Reduced wait times and improved customer satisfaction.

call center solutions 62

call center solutions Call Center Multi-channel support Abandon rate 62

ShepHyken

AUGUST 28, 2020

In addition to speeding up the checkout process, there are many other ways contactless pay technology helps improve the customer experience and operational efficiency. Here are some advantages of adopting contactless pay technology: FOR CUSTOMERS: Convenience and Ease of Use. Improved Customer Loyalty.

Customer Experience 235

Customer Experience Technology Sales Government 235

Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

When the Marriot Marquis in Times Square, NYC introduced a new $11m smart elevator system to deal with elevator long wait times they ended up totally confusing and frustrating people.

Marketing 418

Marketing Customer emotions Employee engagement Customer centricity 418

CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Optus, in collaboration with NICE, is rolling out a contact center of the future experience across more bank locations after successful implementation in two national hubs. Customers further benefitted from significantly reduced wait times and enhanced service quality, while employees enjoyed a more engaging and fulfilling work environment.

Banking 52

Banking Interactive Voice Response Customer Experience Wait times 52

CCNG

MARCH 12, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic intensified the need for companies to make the customer experience as effortless as possible. Low customer effort drives brand loyalty and reduces cost. However, the number of businesses measuring customer effort is low and has increased slightly from 25% to 29%.

Customer Service 370

Customer Service CCNG Self service Contact Center 370

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

In today’s fast-paced digital world, providing an exceptional customer experience is crucial for any business, especially in industries like software development. A positive customer experience can set you apart from your competitors, ensuring long-term relationships with your clients and fostering brand loyalty.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Customer centricity Feedback Surveys 52

24-7 InTouch

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Customer self-service can be improved with the help of interactive bots that offer features like FAQ documents and links within a contained conversation. With SMS, agents can handle multiple queries simultaneously, boosting operational efficiency and reducing wait times.

Interactive Voice Response 52

Interactive Voice Response Customer Experience First call resolution Average Handle Time 52

TMP Direct

JANUARY 5, 2025

In todays fast-paced digital landscape, businesses face increasing pressure to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Staying ahead of the competition requires leveraging analytics to gain deeper insights into customer behavior, preferences, and challenges. Exceptional customer care relies on timely responsiveness.

Analytics 52

Analytics Customer Experience Chatbots Upselling 52

TMP Direct

APRIL 2, 2025

They expect instant responses, seamless service, and a personalized experience at every touchpoint. Businesses that fail to adapt risk losing customers to competitors who have mastered the art of customer experience (CX) in 2025. Smarter Customers, Smarter Businesses The landscape of CX is evolving rapidly.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Chatbots Self service Benchmark 52

ShepHyken

JUNE 8, 2023

It discusses customer experience gaps that hinder profitability and how to close them. Are you providing as good of a customer experience as you think you are? Customer churn and loss of repeat business 59% of customers will reduce or completely terminate their spending after a poor interaction.

Customer Experience 156

Customer Experience Upselling Accountability Feedback 156

Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

It’s where clients get the opportunity to talk to a ‘real person’, whether it’s by phone, live chat or even something as simple as email, and it’s where your employees have the greatest chance to take ownership of the customer experience. The first is unacceptable wait times.

Contact Center 278

Contact Center Wait times Call Center Customer Experience 278

Lumoa

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The focus on enhancing customer experience has gained traction in recent years. As businesses recognize its value, the shift from a product-centered approach to a customer-centric one continues. Actionability is also, as we believe, one of the essential aspects of customer experience management.

Customer Experience 167

Customer Experience B2C Journey mapping B2B 167

CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

From automated order processing and personalized recommendations to optimized feedback systems, AI is not only streamlining operations but also enhancing the customer experience in profound ways. Modern AI-powered systems analyze data, understand customer preferences, and optimize restaurant operations.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Chatbots Wait times Feedback 52

Callminer

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

While gamification , call scoring and other strategies can help improve contact center agent performance, the first step is identifying the common behaviors that leave customers unsatisfied, frustrated and angry. We all know that long wait times are bad news for business, but sometimes the wait is inevitable.

Contact Center 345

Contact Center Call Center Gamification Wait times 345

3CLogic

MARCH 27, 2025

To improve citizen experience while reducing costs and complexity, many state and local agencies are prioritizing IT modernizations to streamline operations and enhance efficiency, ultimately serving more citizens faster and for less. Faster resolutions, reduced wait times, and more personalized service at a lower cost.

Government 96

Government Self service contact center solutions Contact Center 96

Momentum Telecom

MARCH 28, 2025

ebook download How to future-proof your contact center for next-level customer engagement in Microsoft Teams With expectations higher than ever, organizations still relying on outdated phone systems face significant challenges: long wait times, disconnected workflows, and costly infrastructure maintenance.

Contact Center 78

Contact Center contact center solutions Wait times Customer Experience 78

TechSee

OCTOBER 17, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of customer experience (CX), businesses are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and foster customer loyalty. Common CX Pain Points  Across various industries, businesses encounter recurring challenges in their customer experience operations.

First call resolution 109

First call resolution Telecommunications Wait times Feedback 109

TechSee

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of customer experience (CX), businesses are constantly searching for innovative ways to enhance service operations. Improved productivity: providing techs with the tools they need to do their jobs more effectively improves productivity and customer satisfaction.

Technology 109

Technology Enterprise Wait times Customer Experience 109

3CLogic

APRIL 10, 2025

Voice AI scales instantly, handling a large number of customer inquiries simultaneously without increasing headcount or compromising service quality. Long wait times and poor customer experience Nobody likes being stuck on hold. Ready to elevate your customer experience?

Interactive Voice Response 71

Interactive Voice Response Wait times Chatbots Contact Center 71

Balto

MARCH 17, 2025

Businesses that harness this information effectively can boost customer satisfaction by up to 25% while reducing churn. The key is turning raw interactions into actionable call center insights that enhances both efficiency and customer experience. But simply collecting data isnt enough.

Call Center 52

Call Center Customer Experience Average Handle Time Analytics 52

Global Response

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Using seasonal call center outsourcing grants you access to fully trained agents ready to provide seamless holiday season customer service. Call center outsourcing during busy seasons can reduce wait times, enhance call quality, and provide more tailored customer service. Ready to perfect your CX?

outsourcing 62

outsourcing Call Center Wait times Abandon rate 62

Calabrio

MARCH 5, 2025

Analytics Customer Experience (CX) Analytics: A Complete Guide for 2025 Share Today, the experiences businesses offer their customers before, during, and after purchase are every bit as important as the products and services they sell. What is Customer Experience Analytics?

Analytics 52

Analytics Customer Experience Agent Empowerment Contact Center 52

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Ways Store Layout Decisions Impact on Customer Experience by Oisin Ryan. ServiceDock) The following covers three of the most common and obviously non-customer-centric strategies that retailers use.

Customer Service 233

Customer Service Customer centricity B2C B2B 233

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 23, 2020

The hold time consists of music interrupted by the occasional recording that claims, “Your call is very important to us. Due to heavy call volume, you may experience longer than usual wait times. The next available agent will be with you shortly.”. Now, how long is “shortly?” Two minutes? Five minutes?

Customer Service 319

Customer Service Entertainment Wait times Customer Support 319