BlueOcean

OCTOBER 4, 2023

When one in five of your customers speak something other than English as their first language, providing bilingual customer support is critical. Without it, you risk taking a hit to your CSat scores, your brand loyalty, and your bottom line. But what mix of live agents versus AI is best for your business? The most recent census reports that 21.4%

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 8, 2021

A human resources manager is responsible for managing all areas of human resources within an organization. Human resources managers will play a key role in the success of any company, as they are responsible for making sure their team is working efficiently and productively.

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Comm100

MARCH 14, 2024

The Bright Side: Chatbot Pros Immediate response, round-the-clock availability: Every list of the pros and cons of chatbots has to include the ability to provide immediate responses, 24/7. Chatbots have become a ubiquitous part of customer service and support.

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TechSee

MARCH 11, 2024

In this post, we will provide some core concepts you will need to understand the Conversational AI landscape better and, ideally, find the right Conversational AI for CX partner for your particular needs. Conversational AI leverages advances like Large Language Models to understand and respond to a wide range of user inputs.

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Comm100

JANUARY 17, 2024

Lean into Automation – Transforming Customer Service with AI & Human-Bot Harmony In a world where immediacy and personalization have become the cornerstones of brand communication, the realm of customer service is undergoing a revolutionary transformation. Why should businesses lean into automation? Why should you lean into automation?

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TechSee

JULY 17, 2023

Language Models (LLMs) have emerged as a powerful tool with the potential to revolutionize customer service, automating responses, personalizing experiences, and enhancing operational efficiency. For more on IP risk management, see part 4 below.) Service leaders must strike a balance between automation and human intervention.

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Call Experts

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Whether seeking assistance with a complex issue, making a critical inquiry, or simply wanting to connect with another human being, the phrase “I need to speak to someone” holds a special significance. This simple statement underscores the importance of genuine human interaction, especially regarding customer service.

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Call Experts

APRIL 8, 2024

Whether seeking assistance with a complex issue, making a critical inquiry, or simply wanting to connect with another human being, the phrase “I need to speak to someone” holds a special significance. This simple statement underscores the importance of genuine human interaction, especially regarding customer service.

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BirdEye

OCTOBER 3, 2023

This simple act of responsiveness provides public reassurance to the many other observers monitoring how you handle negative situations online. What do you do when someone leaves a negative review of your business online? Ignore it and hope it goes away? Delete it and pretend it never happened? Want to hear the full conversation?

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Comm100

JANUARY 2, 2024

Imagine a world where customer service is not just responsive but anticipatory. Customized experiences: Generative AI in customer service goes beyond standard personalization; it crafts responses and solutions that adapt to the unique context of each customer, offering a level of customization that feels genuinely human.

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Comm100

APRIL 2, 2024

Understanding CSAT and its importance Before we delve into how to improve CSAT score, it’s crucial to understand what CSAT is and why it matters. It involves teaching team members to genuinely understand and share the feelings of the customer. Now let’s explore how to improve CSAT score with a 6-step strategy.

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BirdEye

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

To solve the growing need to improve authority, many reputation management solutions are in the market now. In this blog, we’ll walk you through the benefits of AI in reputation management in your business and why you should implement AI in your workflow today. Table of contents What is AI for reputation management?

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BirdEye

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The advent of AI can help businesses route tasks like responding to reviews, social media post generation, and survey responses to AI. Businesses should leverage AI and utilize their human agents to personalize customer interactions and provide a personal touch to all customer interactions. ” George Grigoryan George: Of course.

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CSM Magazine

APRIL 18, 2024

It allows organizations to understand precisely what engages supporters, what doesn’t, and how to tailor future communications for greater impact. Responsive Service: An Engine for Donor Retention Consider the pillars that uphold long-lasting relationships with donors. Was it memorable?

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Retently

MARCH 20, 2024

Key Takeaways CATI (Computer Assisted Telephone Interviewing) upgrades traditional phone surveys with modern technology, enabling multilingual support, better respondent management, and direct data entry into a structured database. These responses are ideal for comparative analysis in follow-up surveys. Let’s explore what they entail.

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Thematic

MARCH 27, 2024

Watercare, New Zealand's largest water and wastewater utility, are responsible for bringing clean water to people and managing the waste water systems that safeguard the Auckland environment and citizen health. These storms followed hot on the heels of significant resource shortages.

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ChurnZero

JANUARY 25, 2024

Skillset 1: Sales acumen In 2024, driving revenue is a primary responsibility of CS. CS professionals need to understand sales processes , have strong relationships with their sales counterparts, and identify sales opportunities themselves. How will customer success jobs, and the skills they require, evolve in 2024?

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TechSee

AUGUST 14, 2023

As the Head of Customer Support and Engagement at HotDoc, she is responsible for leading the customer support and engagement strategy. TechSee’s Annual Influencer List For a second year, everyone at TechSee is proud and excited to share our annual list of influential leaders in the space of digital customer service.

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Beyond Philosophy

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

We spoke with Messina in a recent podcast about how a brand can humanize itself for its customers. We spoke with Messina in a recent podcast about how a brand can humanize itself for its customers. You can embody what your company is about with your responses on social media platforms. Chatbots can have these personas, too.

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COPC

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

AI is enhancing customer service by broadening and refining the use of bots for quicker resolutions, dealing with issues once managed solely by humans. While embracing the advancements brought by AI, it’s important to address concerns about its training, evaluation and impact on human staff.

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COPC

MARCH 11, 2024

Early attrition poses a significant and costly challenge for contact centers. To address this issue, COPC Inc. and Centrical have teamed up to present the Improving Contact Center Retention Series, offering strategies to increase call center retention and lower attrition-related expenses. Having sales experience does not mean one excels at sales.)

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Magellan Solutions

MARCH 19, 2024

They provide the essential tools and resources for front-line teams to deliver exceptional products and services to customers. These functions are crucial for success, from data entry and IT support to accounting and human resources. The back office meaning often gets overshadowed amidst the buzz of customer interactions.

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Lumoa

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Even so, devoting time and resources to planning your CX strategy is worth the investment because giving your customers sub-par experiences is one of the most effective ways to drive them away. The internet has no shortage of platforms for consumers to share their unfiltered opinions about businesses.

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Magellan Solutions

APRIL 22, 2024

In the digital age, a safe online community is very important. One way to do this is content moderation. This assures that user-generated content (UGC) meets guidelines and sets community standards. This article will delve deeper into content moderation, the types of content moderation, the tools used in the process, and everyday challenges.

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Magellan Solutions

APRIL 17, 2024

Through automation, businesses can reclaim countless hours lost due to manual data entry and redirect those resources toward closing deals and driving revenue growth. More Time for High-Impact Activities Spend more time building customer relationships by understanding their needs and tailoring solutions that resonate with their business.

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ShepHyken

MAY 27, 2022

This week, we feature an article by Sowmya Juttukonda, content developer & digital media specialist at Knowmax , a knowledge management system to enhance customer service. This is because we have come a long way in our understanding of productivity which is no longer only about the amount of work but something more.

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Comm100

AUGUST 8, 2022

Chatbot software is often embedded within live chat software and programmed to have conversations with visitors without human involvement. Chatbot software is often embedded within live chat software and programmed to have conversations with visitors without human involvement. and “how does a chatbot use machine learning?”.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Karl Brough, General Manager for the U.K. A BPO partner has a deep understanding of market regulation and can facilitate fast best-practice responses to Ofgem regulations and market needs. As a partner, a BPO can efficiently support the reduction in complaint backlogs, combining human and AI support.

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Customer Bliss

JUNE 8, 2020

Recently, I was joined by Yamini Rangan, chief customer officer of Hubspot for a LIVE version of my podcast, the Chief Customer Officer Human Duct Tape Show. Here are her responses to these questions that we didn’t have time to answer on-air. How did you manage to achieve getting everybody support? – Jeremy Uteza.

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BirdEye

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

That’s why online reputation management (ORM) is not just an optional strategy; it’s a necessity. That’s why online reputation management (ORM) is not just an optional strategy; it’s a necessity. Here are five tips to help you master online reputation management in the financial services sector.

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BirdEye

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This blog summarizes a discussion between Dave Lehman, COO of Birdeye, Uday Ghatikar, Field CTO of Google Cloud, and Kiran Bellare, Head of Product Management for AI at Google Cloud, on how businesses can leverage Google to stay relevant in a competitive market. Fireside chat with Google Dave: Hello, everybody. That’s the front door.

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BirdEye

JULY 7, 2023

Chatbots are usually depicted as human support staff, complete with a photo and name. They can even deliver human-like responses thanks to artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms. Today’s customers expect answers in real time. That’s why a customer service chatbot is a necessary tool for a successful business.

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Playvox

JULY 31, 2023

When thinking about workforce management (WFM), often people think of forecasting and scheduling. Ensuring that employees can be a part of managing their schedule has big benefits. Workforce management processes focus on optimizing how, where, and when work gets done, and who is best suited to do the job.

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Beyond Philosophy

JULY 18, 2020

Business leaders of today have to understand the technology of tomorrow. Specifically, one would be wise to understand what AI is, how it works, and what problems it can solve for your business. The goal is to mimic the human mind. The Big Mistake People Make with AI. Key Takeaways. There are many types of AI.

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Inbenta

MARCH 30, 2021

Customer service automation is a built-in process that aims to streamline customer service and curb the need for human involvement in resolving customer requests as swiftly and efficiently as possible. Solutions like advanced chatbots, knowledge management systems and AI can deliver scalable, 24/7 customer service in multiple languages.

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Lumoa

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Have you ever thought about how some businesses manage to analyze thousands of customer reviews and feedback quickly? Customer feedback is a precious resource for understanding what’s effective and what needs improvement. The secret lies in the capabilities of AI and its proficiency in conducting sentiment analysis.

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Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 7, 2024

Listen to the podcast: You have a hidden impact on your return on investment for your customer experience management programs. Not tying your efforts to a value is the downfall of many customer experience management programs. What brought this up was a podcast listener who had a pickle they wrote us about.

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