Jive
APRIL 17, 2019
Motivating employees is hard enough. Motivating call center employees? That’s even harder. Imagine a team of employees that deals with clients day in and day out. They typically work demanding hours and assist disgruntled customers. Agents are constantly on their toes. They have to know their product or service inside and out to intelligently and thoughtfully answer any questions customers have.
Customer Service Life
APRIL 16, 2019
This article was originally published on the FCR blog on March 22, 2019. Click here to read the original. Image by Adriano Gadini from Pixabay. I recently contacted a company for customer service regarding a piece of software that was critical to me finishing a project. After sitting on hold on the phone for about five minutes I hung up and opted for live chat.
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ProProfs Blog
APRIL 17, 2019
It takes 12 positive interactions to make up for 1 negative interaction with a customer. The worst part is, 33% of customers don’t even return after 1 negative experience. They are now served by your competitor. In short, customer support makes all the difference. One interesting thing to understand about customer service is that there is no such thing as “good” customer service.
Beyond Philosophy
APRIL 18, 2019
If you give people the option to shop somewhere that only had a few choices or another venue with a wide selection, people almost always go for the larger selection. However, sorting through options can feel overwhelming. Too many choices in your Customer Experience are a terrible thing. Of course, too little choice is not great either. We discussed the issues with too many options in a recent podcast and what you can do to make customer’s decisions easier in your Customer Experience.
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Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.
ShepHyken
APRIL 19, 2019
This week we feature an article by Georgina Nelson who explains her approach to collecting customer feedback that will help you provide a better customer experience. One of the biggest misconceptions about collecting customer feedback is the idea that asking more questions provides more of the insights you’re looking for. Through our work with retail businesses across the world, we’ve found that this couldn’t be further from the truth.
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Callminer
APRIL 17, 2019
Here are a few “do’s and don’ts” to consider from CCW interview when integrating a customer engagement analytics platform to improve your business strategy.
Beyond Philosophy
APRIL 15, 2019
Defining and managing your customer service culture is a significant issue for many organizations. Today we share some important considerations for establishing your customer service culture as well as the best practices of the leading customer service organizations. We spoke with Marilyn Suttle, a conference speaker, and three-time best-selling author and coach, on a recent podcast.
ShepHyken
APRIL 16, 2019
Lead with Loyalty with Guest Sandy Rogers. Enhancing the Customer Experience Through Emotional Engagement. Shep Hyken interviews Sandy Rogers. They discuss his new book, Leading Loyalty: Cracking the Code to Customer Devotion , and the importance of empathy, responsibility, and generosity in the customer experience. The Interview with Sandy Rogers: During Sandy’s tenure at Enterprise Rent-a-Car, the company focused on improving customer service to drive loyalty.
Contact Center Pipeline
APRIL 16, 2019
Businesses are facing ever-increasing risks of fraud and cybercrime. Every day brings more reports of security breaches and compromised customer data. Cybercriminals are clever and quick to find new ways to steal customers’ and employees’ personally identifiable information, which can be used to commit fraudulent activities ranging from spamming to accessing online accounts to extortion. […].
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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.
Callminer
APRIL 15, 2019
CallMiner's VP of AI Rick Britt and Senior Data Scientist Yang Liu answered questions from their user community on a variety of topics on artificial intelligence (AI) in the contact center.
Beyond Philosophy
APRIL 19, 2019
Is Facial Recognition Creepy or Is It Just the Future? Technology can analyze people’s facial expressions and determine what emotion they feel. It’s called Facial Expression Analysis and it uses Facial Recognition technology. This technology presents the most authentic option for capturing data on customers’ emotions during your Customer Experience.
ShepHyken
APRIL 17, 2019
Last summer I played golf with a friend. At the end of the game, he had blisters. He didn’t play very often, and the golf clubs rubbed his skin raw. My hands were just fine. I’m fortunate to play several times a month and over time I’ve built up calluses that prevent those nasty blisters. It’s simple. The more a person plays, the thicker the calluses get, which immunizes people against blisters and pain.
Contact Center Pipeline
APRIL 17, 2019
Building powerful and engaging customer experiences through the contact center requires several important ingredients—just-in-time and in-context analytics, artificial intelligence for self-service and after-contact work, seamless omnichannel options for customers, and fair, accurate scheduling. But one of the most critical components are the contact center agents themselves.
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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.
ProProfs Blog
APRIL 18, 2019
Customer service is the driving force for any business. You may have a great product, the best marketing team, but still, fail to reach out to your target audience and retain customers. What may be the reason? A bad customer experience. Did you know 32% of customers will walk away from a business after they have encountered a bad customer experience?
Ian Jacobs
APRIL 17, 2019
Customer service organizations have been looking for ways to cut costs for decades. Now that chatbot mania has taken over, many are jumping on the bandwagon and attempting to replace their human agents with chatbots. In theory, that makes sense – a chatbot costs less than a human over time, and most customer service organizations […].
ShepHyken
APRIL 15, 2019
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. 6 Customer Service Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them by Sam Del Rowe. (destinationCRM.com) Though the two terms are often used interchangeably, customer service and customer experience are not the same thing, Forrester Research asserts in a new report.
Contact Center Pipeline
APRIL 19, 2019
We need your help to better understand existing processes for gathering, processing and analyzing information about the customer experience. Give us your thoughts in this short Voice of the Customer survey. Results will appear in a future issue of Contact Center Pipeline. All participants who complete the survey will be entered into a drawing for […].
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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.
ProProfs Blog
APRIL 19, 2019
Customer service is just a day in, day out, ongoing, never ending, unremitting, persevering, compassionate, type of activity. ~ Leon Gorman. It needs no mention that buyers love excellent customer service. Think about it, haven’t you returned to a company that treated you well and gave importance to your problems? When you provide such satisfying experiences to your customers, they keep you in mind and share their positive experiences with others.
Call Center Weekly
APRIL 15, 2019
By Stacy Sherman (MBA, CX Certified) ? This article originally appeared on Doing CX Right There’s an increasing amount of conversations about Women and Leadership, and I love it! I believe that the next generation, including my own daughter, will have more opportunities to share their voice, without judgments, and pursue jobs that had been traditionally filled by men.
TechSee
APRIL 16, 2019
Many of us have worked in contact centers. It’s never been a particularly glamorous or well-paid job. And there’s now a serious talent shortage. Employers around the globe are facing the most severe recruitment crisis in 12 years, according to the latest Talent Shortage Survey , with 40% of companies surveyed reporting difficulties filling roles. Contact center agents want to work for employers who help them to develop and grow their careers – and they’re not afraid to leave if they&
Contact Center Pipeline
APRIL 18, 2019
I recently had a conversation with Richard Antosik, Vice President, Digital Operations (Client Services) at Laurentian Bank regarding their contact center’s recent digital transformation. The following are the questions and answers regarding their lessons learned. MIKE AOKI: What was your past experience regarding contact center digital transformations?
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Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.
DMG Consulting
APRIL 16, 2019
Question: We are just getting started with speech analytics. Aside from the tactical uses, what are the top ways we should use this solution to get the maximum benefits? Answer: Enterprise executives who are not thinking more broadly about the uses of solutions like speech analytics are leaving cost savings and valuable benefits on the table. Analytics-enabled quality management (AQM), capturing the voice of the customer, compliance management, and sharing/leveraging results from interaction (sp
ProProfs Blog
APRIL 19, 2019
Today’s generation looks forward to two things during the week: Spending the weekend in bed doing absolutely nothing or celebrating the weekend doing something they like. Millennials love events; I love events; more importantly, companies should also love events. In an age where everybody is focused on the online marketing experience, meeting with people in-person is a refreshing experience and an excellent channel to build lasting relationships.
Lumoa
APRIL 14, 2019
New features are available in Lumoa. The update includes new and improved features such as; a new and fresh dashboard design, new timeline chart and new and easier time range selectors.
GetFeedback
APRIL 18, 2019
With the rise of personalized customer servicing and user experience (UX) trends, customers are no longer satisfied with just a straightforward purchase. Whether you are a business with retail storefronts or a strictly digital company, the customer experience (CX) services you provide for your customers matter quite a bit. According to Great America , 70% of buying experiences revolve around the customer’s feelings and journey from a casual onlooker to a brand promoter.
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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!
Fonolo
APRIL 16, 2019
It’s our turn. If you’ve had your eyes on the Fonolo blog for the past nine years, you know that in that time we have dedicated ourselves to bringing you news and views of all kinds that impact the customer service and contact center spaces. Sometimes, though, we have to turn the microphone towards ourselves and give voice to our own customer service happenings and the hard-working customer support contingent that buoys our own brand.
McorpCX
APRIL 18, 2019
It’s human nature to fall in love with your solutions. it’s also one a common pitfall for business leaders, entrepreneurs and those responsible for improving customer experiences.
ProProfs Blog
APRIL 15, 2019
Young startups obsessively focus always on increasing the number of customers. Get more customers, we need more sales, connect with more leads, these phrases tend to be the most commonly spoken phrases during team meetings. Companies get so caught up with trying to acquire new customers that they tend to forget all about the existing customers. An old belief that exists among customer support circles is that it’s easier to retain existing customers than to acquire new ones.
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