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Top 5 Customer Service & CX Articles for Week of March 24, 2025

ShepHyken

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 comments about each article and would like to hear what you think too. Should AI Be Used To Respond to Customer Reviews? by Tom Ryan (RetailWire) For the second year in a row, BrightLocals Local Consumer Review Survey in a blind test found that a majority of consumers prefer responses to online reviews from businesses created by AI rather tha

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Contact Center Management: Best Practices & Strategies for Peak Performance

Calabrio

Best Practices Contact Center Management: Best Practices & Strategies for Peak Performance Share The modern contact center is no longer seen as a mere service function at the periphery of the business. Instead, todays leaders recognize its central role in fueling and future-proofing enterprise success. Great customer experiences now come with a massive price premium and bad ones drive even the most loyal consumers away in a hurry.

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Lesson #31 Revisited: Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Is a Must—AI Helps a Bit, But the Pain andthe Payoff Are Still Yours

PeopleMetrics

Theres a certain kind of VoC ROI thats immediateyou close the loop on a bad experience, follow up with the customer, maybe save the relationship, maybe turn a detractor into a promoter. Thats great. Thats meaningful. But theres another level of ROI that comes from solving not just the one issue, but all issues like it going forward. Thats where root cause analysis (RCA) comes inand in my view, its one of the most powerful, yet underused, parts of a VoC program.

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Help Scout Classes: Learning to Educate at Scale

Help Scout

Learn how Help Scout scaled to meet the educational needs of new, old, and prospective customers alike by turning one on one demo sessions into interactive live classes.

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Case Study: Key Insights on Wait Times and Customer Service

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.

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Empowering Security: Local Expertise in Global KYC Solutions

Concentrix

Our client is one of the UKs leading technology company expanding footprint in Southeast Asia

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Why Businesses Should Hire Cloud Developers: Key Benefits and Best Practices

CSM Magazine

Cloud computing has gained significant momentum as an effective way to store, manage, and process data without the constraints of physical servers. This shift has allowed companies to lower expenses, respond to changing customer demands with speed, and maintain stable performance under pressure. Many forward-thinking organizations now decide to hire cloud developers who specialize in building and maintaining robust online platforms, ensuring that the transition to hosted services goes as smoothl

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Building the Ideal Training Program for Hybrid Contact Centers

Vistio

Hybrid contact centerswhere teams include both remote and in-office agentsare here to stay. While this model offers flexibility and broader talent pools, it also presents unique training challenges. How do you ensure consistent, effective training for all agents, regardless of location? Heres how to build a training program that keeps your hybrid team engaged, skilled, and ready for any customer interaction.

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Five clear signs your customer success technology needs an upgrade.

ChurnZero

Too many customer teams are still relying on mismatched technologyand it’s holding them back. ChurnZeros latest Customer Success Leadership Study found that technology adoption shifts depending on company size by revenue. Nearly 70% of CS teams at larger companies ($500 million or greater) have adopted CSPs, while teams at smaller companies tend to lean on support and CRM software.

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Event Takeaways from “The Customer Revolution: What’s Next”

Concentrix

Discover key insights from our Customer Revolution event with a global leader in athletic apparel on enhancing CX through behavioral science, AI, and loyalty.

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Future-Proof IT: Cost-Saving Strategies Every IT Leader Needs in 2025

With IT budgets projected to grow 9.8% in 2025, leaders must invest wisely—not just cut blindly. This whitepaper introduces The Future-Proof IT Cost Optimization Model, a framework to reduce costs while maintaining service quality. Learn how Cloud Efficiency, AI-Powered Workforce Automation, Vendor Optimization, Cybersecurity Resilience, and Unified Communications can drive savings and improve efficiency.

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Enhancing Customer Experience with Rapid and Reliable Delivery Services

CSM Magazine

In today’s fast-paced world, customer expectations have skyrocketed, especially in terms of delivery services. The rise of e-commerce, coupled with changing consumer habits, has made rapid and reliable delivery not just a luxury but a necessity. Businesses are now competing to offer the quickest and most dependable services to enhance customer experience and build long-term loyalty.

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How Outbound Call Center Services Can Improve Lead Generation & Conversions

Blueship Call Center

In today’s competitive business landscape, generating quality leads and converting them into paying customers is crucial for sustainable growth. While inbound marketing strategies play a vital role, outbound efforts remain a powerful tool for proactively reaching potential clients and driving sales. Outbound Call Center Services offer a strategic advantage, enabling businesses to connect directly with their target audience, personalize interactions, and accelerate the sales cycle.

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Step-by-Step Guide to Using an LMS for Seamless Compliance Training  

CSM Magazine

Almost every industry is looking to switch to LMS compliance training. Now, one may ask, what exactly is compliance training? It is defined in simple terms as a form of employee training mandated by a set of regulations and guidelines. Compliance training educates your employees concerning the rules and regulations of the industry. These rules have been introduced to maintain the workplace’s safety and the employees’ dignity.

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