EPIC Connections

JULY 12, 2018

There’s a lot of hype around robotic processes and business process automation in the call center, but what technologies are truly driving digital transformation in customer service? The answer: integration platform as a service, otherwise known as iPaaS. Here’s what you need to know. Integration technologies are reaching a new era where virtually all business applications can seamlessly work together, creating an environment where call centers can easily initiate sophisticated multi-application

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Contact Center Pipeline

JULY 11, 2018

Employee engagement continues to top the lists of management challenges—and with good reason. It’s a complex issue that directly influences the business—positively or negatively—through staff retention, productivity, schedule adherence, workplace culture and morale, service delivery and customer experience. Contact centers have learned a lot about employee engagement in recent years, most significantly that the foundation […].

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Outsource Consultants

JULY 10, 2018

Customer service isn’t something you set and forget. It needs to be routinely updated to keep up with customer demands. An article by Ron Lambert says that this applies to contact centers as well, but many centers are holding themselves back from their true potential. For one thing, only half of the contact centers measure important metrics such as customer satisfaction, and even fewer measure customer experience and customer effort.

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Beyond Philosophy

JULY 13, 2018

We discuss the key principle of scarcity with guest Professor Kelly Goldsmith, Ph.D., Professor of Marketing at Vanderbuilt University. Kelly is a behavioral scientist who examines consumers’ responses to uncertainty and scarcity, uncovering and explaining seemingly paradoxical effects. The post Are You Making The Most Of Scarcity As A Marketing Strategy?

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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.

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ShepHyken

JULY 9, 2018

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. How to Deliver Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Customer Experience by Deb Miller. (CMSWire) I ordered new products and services from my provider last month and in the bargain had to endure some terrible, horrible, no good, very bad customer experience.

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CX Accelerator

JULY 9, 2018

My favorite story coming out of the FIFA World Cup thus far is how Japan, fresh off defeat to Belgium, left a wonderfully clean locker room and a "thank you" note. Full story here. How amazing is that? This picture of them bowing to their fans may give you goosebumps. Having recently visited Japan CX for myself, these wonderful moments come as no surprise at all.

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Beyond Philosophy

JULY 12, 2018

Many organizations have called to tell us that their Customer Experience initiatives are not performing like they did. The results that were once skyrocketing have plateaued. They are surprised by this turn of events, but we are not. As global Customer Experience consultants, we know that Customer Experience is less of a destination than a journey. Where you are going with Customer Experience (i.e., what customers want) could change and the work you do on the route (i.e., the way you deliver a C

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TechSee

JULY 10, 2018

Insurance companies face the dual challenge of competing in an extremely crowded marketplace, while being required to constantly up their game in order to meet ever-rising customer expectations for a shortened life cycle insurance claim. . A key factor in the successful operation of any insurance company is the efficient processing of customer claims, a process that is often measured by KPIs such as claim settlement cycle time, claims processed per claim employee and most importantly, cost per

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Customers That Stick

JULY 13, 2018

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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.

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Contact Center Pipeline

JULY 12, 2018

Today’s contact centers must go deeper into the organizational labyrinth and transform to be considered a strategic asset. This transformation must be influenced by those responsible for running the operations as it is unlikely the executive level will be the initiator. In this installment of “Lost in the Labyrinth,” I discuss how business leaders need […].

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Customer Guru

JULY 10, 2018

What is customer experience? Customer experience (CX) can be defined as the sum of the interactions between a customer and a business over the period of their relationship. A positive customer experience creates repeat and loyal customers. Companies that invest in building positive customer experience tend to achieve higher customer satisfaction rates, reduced customer churn and, in turn, improved business revenues.

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Lumoa

JULY 10, 2018

Most business leaders believe that customer experience will be the key driver for their company’s competitiveness going forward. However, when it comes to the actual customer experience management, things get difficult. It is not too difficult to listen to the customer. Companies receive real time feedback in massive volumes, if they only start listening to their customers.

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Customers That Stick

JULY 10, 2018

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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.

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ShepHyken

JULY 10, 2018

Building A Winning Culture From Within. How to create a customer service culture that solves customers problems, increases revenue, and drives loyalty. Shep Hyken discusses frontline leadership, conflict resolution, and customer loyalty with Jim Rembach, the president of Call Center Coach. ? ?. Top Takeaways: There are six core reasons why frontline supervisors fail.

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Vonage

JULY 11, 2018

Let's be honest with each other for a moment. We rarely take immediate action when we read blog posts. Most of the time, we read something, decide if we like the idea or not, and then move on. The most many of us do if we're really inspired is share the post with someone else. I hope this post is a little different. Here are seven simple customer service tips you can go use right now.

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aircall

JULY 13, 2018

Choosing a phone system isn’t like shopping for jeans. If a phone system is awkwardly tight around your calves, you can’t just return it with the tag still on. You may be stuck wearing that ill-fitting phone system until your contract runs out. This is why your service level agreement is important. It’s an official document that clarifies what your provider is committed to delivering and what happens when they don’t.

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GetFeedback

JULY 11, 2018

When you’re truly in sync with your customers, it shows. Communications are personalized and thoughtful. Customer support is frictionless. New products are consistently well received. And customers are happy to send new business your way. But that kind of synchronicity is pretty rare. Despite all the customer data and technology at our disposal, most companies don’t know their customers as well as they think they do.

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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!

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TeamSupport

JULY 10, 2018

Customer relations are very important to all businesses. Building positive relationship with your customers can do wonders, because customers want to have a positive relationship with you, and if you're lucky they will actively work to maintain it Of course, businesses also put in considerable time and effort into making a relationship rewarding and enriching for both parties.

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Tenfold - Contact Center Blog

JULY 9, 2018

Front-facing employees are the lifeblood of a business. Being in the frontlines, they brave through the challenges that come with delivering great customer experience on a daily basis. According to a 2017 report from Microsoft , 97% of global consumers say customer service impacts brand loyalty and their buying decisions. The job isn’t only about picking up the phone 24/7, it entails establishing customer relationships based on value and satisfaction.

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aircall

JULY 13, 2018

Choosing a phone system isn’t like shopping for jeans. If a phone system is awkwardly tight around your calves, you can’t just return it with the tag still on. You may be stuck wearing that ill-fitting phone system until your contract runs out. This is why your service level agreement is important. It’s an official document that clarifies what your provider is committed to delivering and what happens when they don’t.

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Answer Dash

JULY 13, 2018

Consumers are increasingly aware of and satisfied with AI-enabled experiences but expect the human presence. How consumers engage with businesses is evolving dramatically. Organizations are using this technology to achieve a range of business goals, such as: influencing sales, boosting operations, driving customer engagement, and generating insights.

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The Center for Client Retention

JULY 10, 2018

It’s rare that retailers ever talk about or report statistics on repeat customers. Stats are publicized on store over store results, year-by-year. But, that’s it. If you google repeat business, a Bain & Co. study from 2000 pops-up. Yes, the most recent study appears to be 18 years old. That study found that increasing customer retention rates by 5% raises profits by 25 to 95%.

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Satrix Solutions

JULY 9, 2018

Net Promoter Score (or NPS) has long been recognized as a powerful tool for organizations to assess customer satisfaction and loyalty, and it’s easy to see why. Studies by creator Fred Reichheld determined the “likely to recommend” question had the strongest statistical correlation with repeat purchases and referrals—a key component to the long-term success of an organization.

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BlueOcean

JULY 12, 2018

The only constant in the customer care world is change, and if you don’t keep up, you’ll be left behind. That’s why we’ve compiled these must-read articles to keep you updated and give you some food for thought as you think about the future of your outsourced customer care. Strategic Partnerships with Contact Centers. “ 60% of B2B clients are emotionally indifferent toward their suppliers. ”.

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InTheChat

JULY 11, 2018

As news continues to come out about Google Duplex AI and it’s conversational AI capabilities, it has prompted speculation about what the implementation of voice assistants smart enough to sound human could mean for the future. What does. The post Technology brings efficiency, but it can’t replace the desire for human contact appeared first on InTheChat.

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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.

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Jive

JULY 10, 2018

Businesses worldwide are beginning to recognize the advantage of VoIP solutions. As they make the big switch, however, there’s another choice they have to make—whether to choose on-premise solutions or opt for hosted services? A hosted solution (i.e. Hosted VoIP) means a provider is responsible for maintaining the technology and the service. The system runs in the cloud and all the features are handled through the provider’s IP-PBX server.

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Influitive

JULY 13, 2018

Looking to work your way into tough-to-crack ABM target accounts? Let me tell you something. No volume of banner ads, emails, LinkedIn messages, or cold calls will establish the trust you need to start those conversations. Your prospects crave relevancy and authenticity, and they will ignore any messages that don’t speak to them. They want.

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PeopleMetrics

JULY 10, 2018

The following is an excerpt from Listen Or Die by Sean McDade, PhD. Listen to any company in almost every industry, and you’ll undoubtedly hear phrases like customer-centric and customer-focused touted as top priorities. But what does that exactly mean? When leaders of a company fail to explain or provide specific examples of what it really means to be customer-centric, employees often see these words as little more than corporate platitudes.

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