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5 Top Customer Service Articles For the Week of January 8, 2018

ShepHyken

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Industry Experts Offer Up 2018 Predictions on Retail Customer Experience by Judy Mottl. My Comment: The 2018 customer service and experience predictions continue to roll in. Of course, not!

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7 Top Trends from 2018 Smarter Services Symposium

Up Your Service

Service Council’s 2018 Smarter Services Symposium was held in Chicago with 250 delegates representing 100+ service organizations all gathering under the theme: “Service is Humanity”. Topics included disruptive technology, uberization of the workforce, data analytics, supply chains, employee culture, customer experience, and much more.

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Why the retail apocalypse is really a renaissance, and what your company can do about it

Alida

But despite predictions that more than 3,800 stores are expected to close in 2018, the death of retail, much like Mark Twain, may have been reported prematurely. confident or very confident as of January 2018, according to the Consumer Mood Index. Understanding what customers really want is what will provide competitive advantage.

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How to Improve your HR Team's Performance with AI-Powered Systems

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Success is developed through a perfect combination of talent and technology. Employees are the real assets for companies. As per “The future of work 2020” report, HR departments must focus on People and Performance to enhance overall employee management and productivity. . Maintain high Employee Service Index.

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Too Big To Care? Why Mega-Mergers Threaten Us

Beyond Philosophy

Airlines, technology, retail (on and offline), and even hospitals have been merging over the past twenty years. Fewer choices means providers require less attention to fostering a competitive advantage by providing an excellent, customer-centered experience. How big is too big to care about Customer Experience?

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The Value of an Optimized Customer Experience

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Two key factors that directly correlate to the growth of your businesses: How well you utilize the latest technologies. How focussed are you on improving customer experience (CX). What is customer experience? Improving this experience is about developing an emotional connection to create a brand perception of your company.

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How Contact Centers Support Plumbing Businesses

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Timely response to customer inquiries, availability during emergencies, and ease of appointment setting can create a competitive advantage for your business. What do you do if you can’t build the technology you need or afford to hire full-time staff to answer your phones and support your customers? 24x7x365 answering service.