FluentStream
MAY 19, 2020
Finding a new phone system for your business sounds easy enough, right? There are phones, and phone services, and companies that provide them. Boom, done. All of your work should be this easy, right? Well, slow your roll just a. Read More.
Satrix Solutions
MAY 22, 2020
Around the world, folks are beginning to emerge from isolation protections. Many are trying to do all they can to make successful business decisions in an unknown and complicated environment. People are anxious. They feel disconnected. And businesses are facing tough decisions. The anxiety we feel about what the future holds can overwhelm us, leading to quick business decisions that might permanently damage an organization’s viability by degrading the customer’s experiences.
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UJET
MAY 19, 2020
Proper training and onboarding for support agents not only helps them get up-and-running faster and more efficiently, but it can also be the difference between an average and a great customer experience. And now, with support teams predominately remote, providing agents with the training they need has become even more essential. Inexperienced agents need more in-depth training like call scripts, platform demos, and lessons on best practices.
ShepHyken
MAY 20, 2020
My friend Stacy Sherman , head of customer experience at Schindler Elevator Corporation , is personally dedicated to “humanizing business.”. She is not only “in the trenches,” working in the customer service and experience world, she has also been recognized as a customer experience thought leader. She recently responded to one of my tweets, which was the creative spark for this post.
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Step-by-step instructions on how to use AI for growth in your contact center Learn how AI can transform your contact center operations. In this ebook, dig into the different AI technologies, then see how each can help automate tasks, streamline service, and turn your contact center from a cost center to a profit house. Plus, we’ll give you practical tips on choosing the right AI tools, getting them up and running, and measuring their impact.
Beyond Philosophy
MAY 16, 2020
Post Pandemic Silver Lining: Are You Grasping This Incredible opportunity? As everything starts to open, what is the silver lining of the pandemic? This is a unique opportunity to change customers’ habits and there has never been a better time to help customers form new habits. As states have reopened and people are emerging from their homes into the bright light of the post-pandemic world, we have a unique opportunity to make some changes in customer behavior that can lead to customer-dri
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Contact Center Pipeline
MAY 19, 2020
The upheaval created by the Coronavirus pandemic is unprecedented. Your customers are understandably concerned and confused, and are likely coming to your organization with many questions, most of which are different from what your agents typically hear. Information is changing on a daily, sometimes hourly basis. Meanwhile, your employees suddenly have been thrust into a […].
ShepHyken
MAY 19, 2020
Leading with Empathy. Revolutionizing Your Customer Service for an Uncertain Future. Shep Hyken interviews Jeff Nicholson of Pegasystems. They discuss strategies for supporting your customers and employees during uncertain times, and how to improve the technology behind your customer experience. Top Takeaways: Pegasystems’ annual event, PegaWorld, will be held virtually this year on June 2.
Beyond Philosophy
MAY 21, 2020
The world is somewhat depressing at the moment, but every cloud has a silver lining. On a recent podcast , we discussed how the silver lining about the pandemic is that we are already used to behaving differently as customers. When people come out of the pandemic, it presents a unique opportunity to reinforce some behaviors that you would like to change.
Myra Golden Media
MAY 21, 2020
As some companies begin phasing back into office work, employees are worried. They fear to be in intense interactions with frustrated customers. They fear they won’t be able to diffuse anger and de-escalate. These are the top concerns I’m hearing from clients about re-opening: Front-facing employees worry about potential fallout when they tell customers masks are required for entry.
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Understanding and improving your customer experience (CX) can have a massive impact on your bottom line. Choosing the right voice of customers (VoC) solution is a critical step to elevating CX. Frost & Sullivan researched more than 50 leading VoC vendors, analyzing both their “innovation index” and “growth index” to independently select the top 10 performers in each of these categories.
Contact Center Pipeline
MAY 21, 2020
Contact Center Pipeline’s SPONSOR WALL OF FAME Company name: LogMeIn CEO: William (Bill) Wagner, CEO Describe your company: LogMeIn delivers industry-leading solutions designed to empower companies to deliver smarter, more personalized customer engagement and support. What is your background in the industry? We have over 17 years of experience in the contact center space.
ShepHyken
MAY 18, 2020
Each week I read a number of 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. Customer Loyalty Is Flat. What Should Your CX Strategy Look Like Now? by Rachel Lane. (CMSWire) A fair portion of customer loyalty may have been flattened over this 90-day period of the pandemic for businesses that haven’t been able to function as usual, and tha
TechSee
MAY 19, 2020
Product registration – the process of capturing new customers’ information – enables brands to connect directly with consumers and engage with them during their relationship with the company. It allows device suppliers to communicate updates, safety recalls, and recommendations for product accessories or consumables such as capsules and cartridges.
ProProfs Blog
MAY 21, 2020
According to a study by Microsoft, 56% of people around the world have stopped doing business with a company because of poor customer service experience. That’s quite a shocking revelation but something that every business owner wouldn’t like to experience. However, it also indicates that a lot depends on the kind of customer service operators you hire for your business.
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CX leaders are in a gold rush for AI, lured by the promise of cost savings and a revolution in service delivery. But simply deploying AI in your contact center isn't a magic bullet. There are hidden dangers that can derail your AI dreams. Recent incidents, such as the missteps of an AI chatbot deployed by Air Canada, have underscored the complexities and risks involved in leveraging AI in customer-facing roles.
Contact Center Pipeline
MAY 20, 2020
An inbound customer service call center generated a 1,000% ROI in just four months of work. An outbound telesales call center doubled sales of a key product in just two months. These are just two examples of companies that generated significant ROI by changing focus and investing in their managers and staff. Calculating ROI for […].
ShepHyken
MAY 22, 2020
This week we feature an article by Tom Libretto, chief marketing officer at Pegasystems. He explains the importance of finding the right balance when providing the customer experience. For most of us, the idea of walking a tightrope with no safety net to break our fall would be our worst nightmare. Add to the mix unwelcome noises, a strong wind, and other distractions, and you might think, even for the most experienced performer, that getting to the other side is nearly impossible.
TechSee
MAY 20, 2020
Two years ago, we cracked open the champagne when Gartner named TechSee as a Cool Vendor in its CRM Customer Support and Service Report. TechSee was honored as a pioneer in Computer Vision AI-powered Visual Assistance for customer service, based on our proprietary, multi-patented technology. TechSee provides automated visual guidance for customer self-service, contact center agents and field technicians.
ProProfs Blog
MAY 22, 2020
You’ve probably heard how a good questionnaire is the backbone of any market and social research. But the success of any questionnaire depends on how effortlessly it blends with the needs of the target audience and their ease of giving appropriate inputs. A sure shot way of ensuring success using these is incorporating the use of the best questionnaire tool.
Speaker: Laura Noonan, Chief Revenue Officer at CallFinder + Angie Kronlage, Director of Program Success at Working Solutions + April Wiita, Vice President of Program Success at Working Solutions
Are you still manually reviewing calls? 🤔 It's time for a change! The traditional method of manual call monitoring is no longer cutting it in today's fast-paced call center environment. Industry experts Angie Kronlage and April Wiita from Working Solutions are here to explore the power of innovative automation to revolutionize outdated call review processes!
Contact Center Pipeline
MAY 22, 2020
You know something is pretty important or interesting these days if it’s referred to as being on-trend, or trending. It’s not the same as being trendy, which to my ear sounds like it’s less important than something that is on trend or trending. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, trendy is defined as: “Very fashionable, up […].
Guru
MAY 19, 2020
When the world started working from home overnight, there were a lot of obvious ways for employers to improve the quality of life of their employees. Flexible hours, at-home office equipment, virtual happy hours, and branded loungewear were among the immediate benefits shared with employees as we kickstarted our remote lives. But as the novelty of tie-dye sweatpants wears off and the reality of our current and future workplace environments sets in, it’s imperative that leaders take a look at the
Aspect
MAY 18, 2020
It’s a brave new world for contact centers in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. In a recent survey of contact centers by Aspect, we found that about 70% of agents were “work-from-home” as of April 16 , and a recent Gartner poll of CFOs indicates that 74% think telecommuting will become permanent. Our customers are telling us that agents are actually more productive at home than in a centralized contact center.
SharpenCX
MAY 19, 2020
I have this friend — let’s call him Josh. He’d been at his job for a year, even though he didn’t love the work he was doing. The job offered Josh good pay, security and professional experience. But, ultimately, it wasn’t the kind of work he wanted to do long-term. His job offered a promotional path, but only gave employees a chance to apply for a promotion once a year.
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Eptica
MAY 20, 2020
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 Author: Steve Nattress The impact of knowledge on current customer satisfaction. Published on: May 20, 2020. Author: Steve Nattress Being able to deliver fast, accurate and consistent information to consumers and their queries has always been a central part of successful customer service. In the current crisis, its importance has deepened even more - knowledge is vital to delivering seamless, reassuring customer service that meets changing consumer needs.
CSM Practice
MAY 22, 2020
More and more SaaS businesses are realizing the value of having a customer success team to ensure the continued success of their customers. Successful customers are more likely to renew and pay more through renewals and expansion, ensuring a steady revenue growth for SaaS businesses. However, despite the increase in the demand for effective customer success managers and teams, there is no standardized incentive model to compensate them.
Aspect
MAY 21, 2020
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” — Nelson Mandela . This statement has never been truer. The world we knew just a few short months ago is changing before our eyes. T he COVID-19 pandemic has forced people to think without boundaries. They have re lied on lessons learned from historic events and are also using the education they witness each day.
CustomerServ
MAY 20, 2020
Over the years, CustomerServ has answered numerous questions from business leaders about outsourcing. Misconceptions and fears related to outsourcing often prevent organizations from experiencing the benefits of a strategic partnership with the right call center vendors.
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Customers expect to be able to interact with your organization whenever and however they want. They also expect your agents to have insights into their journeys so that they don’t have to repeat themselves as they move through various channels. And, if they’re not able to, they just might find one of your competitors who will offer the flexibility they are looking for.
The Call Center School
MAY 19, 2020
Working from home has many benefits. You have a flexible schedule, zero commuting, and more time with loved ones. But it also has its drawbacks, especially for your frontline agents. Most remote employees face challenges. Agents may face these doubly since they often deal with customer problems, too.
Concentrix
MAY 18, 2020
Innovative Marketing Campaign Increases Profit Through the Nissan Rewards Program The Stevie American Business Awards recognized Concentrix for the successful marketing strategy developed for Nissan and INFINITI’s automotive aftermarket industry. The unprecedented rewards program increased purchases of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts, bringing in significant revenue for the auto giant.
Mindtouch
MAY 19, 2020
This year, contact centers revealed themselves to be the perfect COVID-19 incubators. After all, social distancing in the contact center is difficult to achieve. Companies have been forced to let support teams work from home. For hordes of tech laggards everywhere, this resulted in a hasty move to cloud contact center software—a move that they had put off for so long that if finally just turned around and sneezed on them.
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