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Breaking Bad News in Chat: A Contact Center Guide for Delicate Delivery

Myra Golden

Breaking bad news is one of the most challenging aspects of customer service. It’s always challenging to tell a customer that their product is out of stock, their order is delayed, or their service is canceled. They may become upset, angry, or frustrated.

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Here’s How to Respond to the Customer Who Asks to Speak to Your Supervisor

Myra Golden

According to Newsweek magazine, the stress level of customer service representatives is comparable to that of air-traffic controllers and police officers. To be clear, the role of customer service now ranks as one of the 10 most stressful jobs in the U.S.

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Here’s How to Respond to the Customer Who Asks to Speak to Your Supervisor

Myra Golden

According to Newsweek magazine, the stress level of customer service representatives is comparable to that of air-traffic controllers and police officers. To be clear, the role of customer service now ranks as one of the 10 most stressful jobs in the U.S.

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What to Say to the Customer Who Asks to Speak to a Supervisor

Myra Golden

According to Newsweek magazine, the stress level of customer service representatives is comparable to that of air-traffic controllers and police officers. To be clear, the role of customer service now ranks as one of the 10 most stressful jobs in the U.S.

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What to Say to the Customer Who Asks to Speak to a Supervisor

Myra Golden

According to Newsweek magazine, the stress level of customer service representatives is comparable to that of air-traffic controllers and police officers. To be clear, the role of customer service now ranks as one of the 10 most stressful jobs in the U.S.

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3 Things Being an Overwhelmed Call Center Manager Taught Me About Motivating Employees

Myra Golden

The second meeting was a task force to look for ways to increase customer loyalty. George was a bright, energetic, proactive frontline customer service representative. At 2:30 I have a customer loyalty task force meeting. I needed to be there, yes, but my budget meeting took priority.