Comm100

JUNE 15, 2022

In this guide, we will talk you through how to launch and brand a successful customer experience (CX) program to ensure your business is operating at the top of its game. This can cover the initial points of contact, interactions, support, and feedback, as well as developing your brand to improve the overall perception of your business.

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GetFeedback

AUGUST 14, 2019

But you aren’t satisfied; you believe it could be so much better. And rightly so — it usually can be. Doesn’t seem very impressive as improvements go for a 25-year span. To give you a window into how the industries fared on this metric, here are the top 10 industries based on their scores for 2018. The score is solid.

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Calabrio

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

More than half a century later, his lyrics couldn’t be more relevant. In fact, the pace of change is only accelerating affecting nearly every facet of our lives, from how we bank, shop and socialize to how we respond to a pandemic. Contact centers have to adapt and continuously evolve in order to meet customer expectations.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

I’m often asked how or where a company should start improving CX. While the answer may be a little different for everyone, it’s critical to start out right! But saying “we have to be more customer-centric” simply doesn’t work. It’s time time to start improving CX in the REAL world.

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BlueOcean

APRIL 24, 2024

Practicing environmentally conscious efforts can help companies (and, yes, your vendors) improve operational efficiencies and costs. Practicing environmentally conscious efforts can help companies (and, yes, your vendors) improve operational efficiencies and costs. This is especially true for smaller, privately-owned companies.

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ShepHyken

MAY 31, 2019

This week we feature an article by Abdul Babar who explains why your customer experience strategy must be a priority for any customer-facing organization. Same goes for a poor experience and how badly it turned you off from that company, brand or product. Most of us are well-acquainted with the term “customer service”.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

This week we feature an article by Linda Ginac who shares effective HR tech solutions that help companies focus on employee engagement. – Shep Hyken. One of the most effective business strategies for maintaining an edge on competition is focusing on employees and their level of engagement. Career Pathing Resources.

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Comm100

APRIL 2, 2024

Customer satisfaction (CSAT) scores are a vital metric for any business trying to track and improve their customer service and support. The scores provide a snapshot of how satisfied your customers are with your products or services, indicating areas of success and those needing improvement.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Personal tastes vary in how individuals rank these elements in order of importance, but specifying them allows companies to deliberately improve their support setup over time – be it through tools, people, or organization. To be good, a customer support interaction needs to be…. Element #1: Fast. Element #3: Clear.

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ShepHyken

MAY 3, 2019

This week we feature an article by Jaime Bailey who writes about how important convenience has become to the customer experience and how it is a necessity for providing a competitive edge in today’s marketplace. . And the latest area widely touted to provide a competitive edge in the customer experience is convenience.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

This week we feature an article by Christa Heibel who writes about how important employee feedback is to a successful customer service experience and high CSAT ratings. – Shep Hyken. CSAT surveys are critical in determining challenges that your customers are facing so that you may improve the customer experience.

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Customer Bliss

AUGUST 18, 2020

By now, we are all well aware that the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically impacted customer experience. They need to not only possess the right soft skills that come in handy during customer interactions, but also be able to take on more workload and handle the pressure that comes with a global pandemic like this. Some might be angry.

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TechSee

AUGUST 14, 2023

Skilled in leading high-performing teams and utilizing customer insights to drive improvements, Agnes works on unique ways to build customer loyalty through community programs and events. We received overwhelmingly positive feedback last year, so we’re back with another edition – this time even bigger and better!

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ShepHyken

MARCH 10, 2024

Drawing inspiration from my experiences and insights into the evolving dynamics of customer interactions, let’s explore five pivotal strategies that can elevate your small business from being good to unforgettable. He always offers up powerful and usable ideas, and this time, he’s sharing how to create a customer-focused culture.

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Kustomer

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

If managers can learn how to train well from the beginning and eventually shift to customer service coaching, then anxiously micromanaging employees can become a failed tactic of the past. In this blog, we explore what we really mean by customer service coaching and its role in a successful CX strategy.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 16, 2019

While there are plenty of things you can read and watch that might give you some tips and advice on how to communicate better, reading alone doesn’t cut it. “The more your employees communicate, the faster their communication skills improve” ?. improve team cohesion ?. Hugh Beaulac, ? MC2 Bid4Papers ?.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 25, 2017

This week we feature an article by Reuben Yonatan who writes about how using chatbots for customer service properly can be a powerful customer service tool. Chatbots can be great for handling basic customer support functions, communicating with customers when a rep isn’t available and more. – Shep Hyken.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 19, 2018

This week we feature an article by Lindsay Tjepkema who shares how people are using AI strategies and the impact they are having on the world of CX. – Shep Hyken. Self-learning machines can improve your website visitors’ personalized experience in a multitude of ways. Ask the Experts: How AI is Impacting CX? _.

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SurveySensum

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

At the heart of any successful organization lies its workforce, and the key to unlocking the full potential lies in ensuring your employee satisfaction and well-being. In fact, happy and satisfied employees are 13% more productive than unhappy and dissatisfied employees. What is Employee Satisfaction?

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2019

This week we feature an article by Anand Srinivasan who writes about how important it is to have a properly trained customer service team to ensure business success. – Shep Hyken. Repeat purchase is however driven by how happy the customer is after a transaction. Traits that define a great customer service rep.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 12, 2018

The problem is never how to get new ideas into your mind, but how to eliminate the old ideas. From clients and customers commenting on our blog. Related: How Marriott Courtyard Turned Customer Failure into Service Recovery. Much of how we help people deliver better customer experience and service is with examples.

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Comm100

MAY 25, 2022

Then we’ll analyze how your organization can respond to these changes and the ways in which technology can benefit your ability to serve customers. Demand shifted in many areas and supply chains, which were once thought to be immutable, became disrupted and susceptible to upset. Challenges have emerged in the past two years.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 2, 2016

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleagues, Thomas A. Stewart and Patricia O’Connell, write about how to manage customer emotions and ensure that employees know how to be empathetic. Customers are smarter than ever and we must know how to create a positive experience.

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Retently

JULY 28, 2023

How do you approach customer happiness in your company? Do you simply rely on the generic “the customer is always right” speech, or do you have a customer-centric culture in place that’s overseen by a professional who understands how customers think and feel, and who knows how to get that point of view across to other employees too?

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ReviewTrackers

JULY 12, 2018

You may have even read about it on our blog, and followed the steps to building a strong employer brand. If you think of “employee branding” as how your company is perceived by current and potential employees — well, that’s a pretty good starting point. But What is Employee Branding?

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TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

Eric’s favorite motto is “The Customer Experience is Paramount and must be the driving force to any organization.” You can listen to Paul in this inspiring podcast , where he discusses the value of Lean Operations in a contact center environment and how it can significantly improve operational efficiencies. Follow on LinkedIn.

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Lumoa

APRIL 28, 2024

If you’re reading this blog post, you are probably one of them. But how can you support your customers on all the different channels they reach out on and offer a personalized yet unified response? 78% of customers have backed out of a purchase due to a poor customer experience (CX). That’s where customer experience platforms come in.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Personal tastes vary in how individuals rank these elements in order of importance, but specifying them allows companies to deliberately improve their support setup over time – be it through tools , people, or organization. To be good, a customer support interaction needs to be…. Element #1: Fast.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 23, 2018

This week we feature an article by Denise Graziano who explains how essential clear, consistent, authentic communication is for companies to use when dealing with difficult news. – Shep Hyken. Employee – mission disconnect. Impact: Employees with an emotional connection to their work are more productive.

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BirdEye

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Did you even know that reviews older than three months might not be relevant for many customers? In this blog, we will explore the world of reputation management for businesses. We’ll talk about why a good reputation is important, and how you can take care of yours effectively. Yes, that’s true. That’s almost everyone!

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ShepHyken

JUNE 29, 2018

Employee Standards. You have likely heard the phrase ‘treat your employees like you want the customer treated,’ well it works. These touchpoints are a representation of the company and should be demonstrating excellent customer service skills. For example, a sales team may be the first point of contact for customers.

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Comm100

DECEMBER 8, 2020

They save you time and money on customer services, while also improving your customer satisfaction levels. Today we’re rounding up some of the most amazing ways in which chatbots can improve your customer satisfaction and take your business to the next level. And that is how they can best be described. Enter automation.

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BirdEye

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This blog isn’t about turning every customer into a lifelong friend. Be a good listener 3. Be empathetic and understand their perspective 4. Implement feedback loops for continuous improvement 13. Foster a customer-centric culture within the organization In this blog, we discuss more about them in detail.

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Beyond Philosophy

MARCH 21, 2024

Even the most well-managed companies will have things go wrong. The key to handling it well is to master the art of staying cool. The key to handling it well is to master the art of staying cool. First, reframing how you look at a customer complaint is essential. This situation happens everywhere.

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Daniel Group

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In this blog, I explore B2B industry culture and offer suggestions to improve it. Since 2005, The Daniel Group has partnered with B2B clients to improve their customer experiences. However, over the past few years, some clients “hit a wall” in their improvements. What is B2B Industry Culture? Free coffee.

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Calabrio

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

More than half a century later, his lyrics couldn’t be more relevant. In fact, the pace of change is only accelerating affecting nearly every facet of our lives, from how we bank, shop and socialize to how we respond to a pandemic. Contact centers have to adapt and continuously evolve in order to meet customer expectations.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 26, 2018

She seemed to be fumbling around and very frustrated. She seemed to be fumbling around and very frustrated. That happened because a frontline employee was not listening. A phone call from my favorite ski shop telling me about a new pair of skis that they knew would be perfect for me. The simple use of my name.

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