Steve DiGioia
OCTOBER 3, 2021
I dropped my car off at the dealership the other day for a minor repair. I didn’t know what to expect since this is my first time using them. Two hours later I got the call that it was ready to be picked up. How wonderful this was. The repair was done quickly and soon I’d “be back on the road”. I guess I couldn’t ask for more. But something happened that made me disappointed in the service.
Beyond Philosophy
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Loyalty is one of the most overused phrases in business today. To most companies, it invariably means “customers give us all their money.” But that is not what loyalty is. So, today we’re going to talk about the five rules that will build customer loyalty. Or you can listen to the latest episode of my podcast here. Before we get into the rules, let’s talk about what loyalty is.
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TeleDirect
OCTOBER 5, 2021
Work From Home Customer Service Representative Jobs – Right Here at TeleDirect! Before the COVID-19 pandemic, work from home jobs were regarded as a perk – definitely a nice-to-have, but certainly not an essential part of a professional work arrangement. Today, remote jobs, like work from home customer service representative jobs, are an essential element of the modern workforce.
ShepHyken
OCTOBER 6, 2021
I was recently interviewed by Mario Martinez on his Modern Selling podcast. He shared a story about how he emailed the CEO of a company, and in an incredibly short amount of time, his phone rang, and you can guess who it was … the CEO. . In a state of shock, instead of launching into the reason for the complaint email , my friend asked him, “How are you?
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Myra Golden Media
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Oh, wow! Day 3 of Customer Service Week was fun! I shared ten super-energizers that are fantastic for Customer Service Week and beyond! If you missed the live event, no worries. We’ve got you covered with the replay below. Join us at 9am ET tomorrow live!
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Beyond Philosophy
OCTOBER 2, 2021
A lot of the behavioral sciences can feel intimidating. However, it doesn’t have to be. The Five Rules Podcast Series is our attempt at giving you an easy entry point into the complex and messy world of Behavioral Science. If I had a more efficient family and less expensive friends than you have now, would you like to trade? I can guarantee they will save you time and money.
ShepHyken
OCTOBER 8, 2021
Doug Liantonio is the Marketing Outreach Analyst at Gravy Solutions , a company that helps subscription-based businesses recover failed payments and retain customers. He shares four customer service methods for your subscription-based business that will help you boost your reputation, increase customer satisfaction, and improve overall business health.
Myra Golden Media
OCTOBER 7, 2021
My son brought in an enormous box from Salesforce Service Cloud 360 full of goodies! Watch me unbox that surprise here. #servicetrailblazers #customerserviceweek [link]. Oh, my gosh! This is amazing! .
TechSee
OCTOBER 5, 2021
With drivers queued up for hours waiting for petrol and station after station simply out of fuel, Britain’s fuel crisis is making headlines. But this time, the issue isn’t a global pandemic or foreign political unrest that has caused some petrol stations to introduce a £30 cap on the amount of petrol people can buy. Believe it or not, it’s the lack of lorry drivers.
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Contact Center Pipeline
OCTOBER 5, 2021
You don’t have to spend much time on a contact center floor before you notice what seems to be an overgrowth of colorful little pieces of paper on each agent’s desk: clusters of sticky notes on agent’s monitors and on their phones reminding them what to do, what to say, or simply to remember to […].
ShepHyken
OCTOBER 4, 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. 7 Techniques That Are Key to Customer Retention Today by John Hall. (Inc. Magazine) It’s a business axiom that holding on to existing customers is more lucrative than acquiring new ones.
Callminer
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Read this blog to learn key strategies for improving CSAT as part of your business performance improvement plans.
Myra Golden Media
OCTOBER 7, 2021
I seriously love this week! Today in my session, I focused on helping customer service leaders nurture themselves. And then, in the afternoon, my son brought in an enormous box from Salesforce Service Cloud 360 full of goodies! Watch me unbox that surprise here. Here’s the replay from today’s session – again, dedicated to customer service leaders.
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Fonolo
OCTOBER 5, 2021
The reviews for your contact center are in—but they won’t be found in the newspaper or on Rotten Tomatoes. You can see what your customers think about your contact center by determining your Net Promoter Score (NPS). Customer experience surveys can tell you a lot about the service callers are receiving from agents, and NPS is a key statistic you should be considering when reviewing how successful your contact center is at providing exceptional customer service.
ShepHyken
OCTOBER 5, 2021
A Holistic View of the Customer. Empowering Customer Service Agents with Knowledge. Shep Hyken interviews Daniel Fallmann, founder of Mindbreeze , a tool that helps companies capture a holistic view of their customers’ data. They discuss how organizations can arm their frontline customer service professionals with the technology that can help them offer better customer service.
Contact Center Pipeline
OCTOBER 7, 2021
We are living in the future I’ll tell you how I know I read it in the paper Fifteen years ago. John Prine wrote these prophetic lyrics back in 1980. In an interview shortly thereafter, Prine said it took him seven years to write those lyrics prior to releasing the song, “We Are Living in […].
Myra Golden Media
OCTOBER 5, 2021
Yesterday I shared four tips for appreciating employees. While all the ideas are fantastic and easy to pull off, tip number four was the crowd favorite. Did you miss it? Watch the replay here. Today we focused on employee retention and training. I revealed the number one training request I get directly from frontline employees, and I take you inside my digital classroom for a high-impact workshop.
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Fonolo
OCTOBER 7, 2021
With businesses reopening after COVID-19 closures, US economist Mark Zandi asserts that retailers benefited significantly from the reopening economy. Moreover, retail spending is expected to increase by 19% this year. These predictions represent significant opportunity for retailers. That’s why it’s more important than ever to have a superior customer service strategy — that includes ensuring your retail contact center operations are optimized for a smooth customer experience.
SharpenCX
OCTOBER 6, 2021
If your contact center is filled with tired, stressed, irritable employees, your customers will notice. According to Gallup’s State of the American Workplace report, engaged employees are more likely to improve customer relationships, increasing sales by 20%. This statistic supports the popular truth: happy employees make for happy customers. So, step one to running a more effective contact center is focusing on your agents, first.
Contact Center Pipeline
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Welcome to our Contact Center Pipeline October issue. It has been a busy month. I welcome Brendan Read as our new editor. He brought many good ideas to this issue, as we discuss business continuity/disaster recovery in a number of our articles. In the midst of COVID, the anniversary of September 11 and hurricane season, […].
Myra Golden Media
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Happy Customer Service Week! I kicked things off over at the official National Customer Service Week online event this morning. I talked about how employee appreciation leads to happiness, and happiness gives you so many benefits. If you missed my keynote and all the fun, you can watch the replay here. Celebrate the heart of service with us tomorrow for Day 2. .
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Outsource Consultants
OCTOBER 4, 2021
This week, businesses across the globe are celebrating customer service week, highlighting the dedicated professionals and the sophisticated processes they leverage to thrill customers. If customer service is a priority for your organization, this week is a perfect time to consider new ways you can improve customer service outsourcing. And don’t be fooled — businesses that outsource customer service are not dodging their responsibility to their customers, they’re embracing it.
Eptica
OCTOBER 4, 2021
Date: Monday, October 4, 2021 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Marketing Manager The 4 pillars of a successful customer service strategy. Published on: October 04, 2021. Author: Pauline Ashenden - Marketing Manager As we celebrate National Customer Service Week, it is the perfect time for senior management to focus on the area and re-evaluate their customer service strategy.
Contact Center Pipeline
OCTOBER 7, 2021
We are living in the future I’ll tell you how I know I read it in the paper Fifteen years ago. John Prine wrote these prophetic lyrics back in 1980. In an interview shortly thereafter, Prine said it took him seven years to write those lyrics prior to releasing the song, “We Are Living in […].
aircall
OCTOBER 6, 2021
Employee engagement is more than just getting things done—it’s identifying with what you do. As a business owner, you need to create an environment where there is meaning behind the tasks your employees do. Why is this important? Well, engaged employees are more likely to perform consistently well, advocate for your business, and help their colleagues do better.
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Faster response times mean happier customers Are your customers on hold too long? Nearly half of consumers find hold times unacceptable, and a quarter will leave your brand because of it. Our latest report reveals how companies are affected by wait times and the impact on customer satisfaction. Read the report to get insights into the impact of long hold times and areas for opportunities.
Totango
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Knowing how to get customer feedback can be tricky. First, there is the challenge of getting customers to share feedback. Customers who are upset will often spread their displeasure to others without ever telling you, while those who are satisfied may keep it to themselves. Even when you collect customer feedback, it may be gathered through different channels, stored in different data silos, and never coordinated and analyzed in an organized and actionable way.
Eptica
OCTOBER 8, 2021
Date: Friday, October 8, 2021 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager 5 ways to make your customer service more agile and flexible. Published on: October 08, 2021. Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager From fuel shortages to freak weather events, businesses are facing a range of disruptions caused by factors outside their control.
ConvergeOne
OCTOBER 5, 2021
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, but it’s about more than just awareness. It’s important that your organization is prepared for the inevitability of facing cyberthreats. Sun Tzu had a saying that goes something like this: “The person who wins the battle makes many calculations before the battle is fought. The person who loses makes but few calculations beforehand.
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