ShepHyken

OCTOBER 25, 2019

This week we feature an article by Matthew Smollen who says e nsuring your clients have an amazing call center experience when interacting with your brand is one of the best ways to encourage repeat and referral business. This is multiplied in a contact center as often the customer experience is the main focus.

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CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Last year, call centers averaged a 38 percent agent turnover rate – 12 percentage points higher than in 2020. But the reality is that many call centers see high turnover because their environment creates a lot of work friction: the kind of everyday obstacles that make it harder than necessary for agents to do their jobs.

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InMoment XI

JUNE 7, 2022

Because options to structure and analyze that data can be limited and even if businesses are able to compile that data, it often remains siloed from other data, such as voice of customer (VoC), call center, and more. That’s where InMoment’s game-changing customer social listening solution comes into play. The result?

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Stella Connect

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Customer service is only successful with a lineup of agents who feel motivated and engaged — use employee recognition program examples to understand how you can appreciate your customer service team for its efforts. If it’s not already clear, customer service directly impacts revenue. Share ‘Weekly Wins’ Emails with Everyone.

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Stella Connect

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

When it comes to setting priorities for the call center, it’s important to keep rewarding and recognizing your customer service agents top of mind. After all, call center incentives aren’t just a “nice to have.” That engagement in turn can result in positive customer outcomes.

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Customer Bliss

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

“Brands need to do things that build trust and reliance, just like you would in interpersonal relationships,” says Josh Ives , the VP of Customer Experience Management and Strategy at Samsung Electronics America. Present the Customer Experience Story to Leadership. Assess the Work to be Done and Focus.

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Win the Customer

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Call Center Coaching Culture Customer Service Management Leadership' Based on 25 years of research done by Gallup polls, the book "First Break All of the Rules" shares the following 12 questions that are key in keeping your talented employees.

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Stella Connect

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

You’ve dealt with it before and there’s no doubt you’ll face the same challenge again: call center turnover. In customer service, the revolving door of agents joining your team and exiting in a few months or only a year seems to be normal. Call center turnover occurs for several different reasons.

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InMoment XI

MARCH 6, 2024

The best customer experience quotes can be a great source of inspiration for leadership teams and entire organizations looking to drive their CX transformation. According to research: Companies that earn $1 billion annually can expect to earn, on average, an additional $700 million within 3 years of investing in customer experience.

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Talkdesk

AUGUST 28, 2020

Working as a call center agent seemed like a good opportunity as the money was decent and allowed me to perform my job on a part-time schedule. In my first attempt as a customer support representative, I was denied any promotion because I was “too valuable” in my current role.

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InMoment XI

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In the rapidly changing consumer market, the highest customer-rated Integrated CX company, InMoment, took a bold and proactive approach. By responding to over 95% of negative reviews, their company guarantees that customer concerns are not just heard but addressed; the art of engaged, active listening.

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TechSee

JUNE 16, 2022

Customers expect better and faster pre and post purchase services. Whether they need help setting up a new device or to repair a damaged product, the way in which these interactions are handled are at the heart of customer satisfaction. Eric Esguerra, Vice President, Customer Service & Operations at Miele Canada Ltd.

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Magellan Solutions

JULY 12, 2021

Why is Call Center Outsourcing Philippines the top destination for offshore services? The Philippines is really the top call center hub in the world. Importance of Proper Call Center Work Environment. Customers are properly taken care of, and they are satisfied with the service they receive.

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Magellan Solutions

JULY 5, 2021

Let’s take a look at the best and worst Philippines Call Center Companies this 2021. There are more than 700 Philippines call center companies – many of which work specifically for small and medium enterprises. So, here are some of the other factors that SME owners should look for in a call center company. .

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Brad Cleveland Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

An essential part of customer service leadership is understanding what customers want. But what do they expect? And how are those expectations changing?

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Kate Nasser

DECEMBER 6, 2020

Listen to the customer voice if you want your business to thrive. Customer experience insights from Kate Nasser, The People Skills Coach™ | #CX #Leadership. The post Customer Voice Speaks the True Customer Experience | #CX #Leadership appeared first on KateNasser.com.

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CX Accelerator

MAY 25, 2022

Written by Jenny Dempsey, 5.25.2022 You don’t actually want to contact customer support. Before a customer can reach out to get support, there needs to be communication channels in place. Your company will choose which channels to configure for customers to reach out. 68 Customer Support Email Address Name Ideas.

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Second to None

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

One pillar of the brand experience that is especially influenced by employee engagement is customer support, especially within your organizational call-center. An organization’s Customer Effort Score (CES) is a metric that is used to measure the customer support effectiveness within these interactions.

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Kate Nasser

DECEMBER 6, 2020

Listen to the customer voice if you want your business to thrive. Customer experience insights from Kate Nasser, The People Skills Coach™ | #CX #Leadership. The post Customer Voice Speaks the True Customer Experience | #CX #Leadership appeared first on KateNasser.com.

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InMoment XI

APRIL 18, 2023

Mary Anne Ghobrial is the director of Australia’s largest customer experience event— The Customer Show. Here’s an overview of their Q&A: What Is the Customer Show? What Is the Purpose Behind the Customer Show? All brands know that customer experience is important—delighting customers is the name of the game.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The same could be said about overall company goals, leadership goals and yes, customer experience goals, too. Regardless of the ups and downs and unique challenges of 2020, a year-end review is a good exercise for customer experience leaders. What was the top priority for our customer experience goals? Did we meet it?

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Brad Cleveland Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2023

There’s a lot riding on customer experience leaders right now. Our organizations, our customers, our employees are counting on us.

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Myra Golden

APRIL 10, 2017

And I still needed to sit down with Jim to talk about issues with his recent tone with a customer. 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.

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InMoment XI

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Oftentimes, CX practitioners will discuss the best reporting position for a core CX team to give an organization the best chance for Customer Experience (CX) success. Every organization, leadership dynamic, employee culture, and business is different.

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Call Experts

JULY 15, 2021

Storm season is upon us, and you know what that means: it’s time to start hurricane planning with your team and your call center to avoid the anxiety, stress, and chaos that comes with it. . How call center solutions support your business with hurricane planning to ensure your business doesn’t have to suffer.

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InMoment XI

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

It’s a common struggle to effectively analyze this data, and then leverage it to optimize their customer experience (CX) efforts. What is Integrated CX Integrated CX platforms unify customer feedback signals from a multitude of feedback signals (listed below), blending them into a cohesive whole. Hotel customers are no exception.

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Customer Bliss

JUNE 27, 2017

Alice is relatively new to her role at Marks & Spencer, where she is head of customer experience. Recently appointed into a brand new role for the business as ‘Head of Customer Experience at Marks & Spencer’, Alice has 15 years’ experience of retailing. I call this “bread crumbs” sometimes. Episode Overview.

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Magellan Solutions

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Are you still managing your inbound call center in-house? In this article, you’ll find out when exactly should you outsource your inbound call center and how to do it right. When to outsource your inbound call center. The main role of an inbound call center is to provide quality customer service.

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Beyond Philosophy

DECEMBER 31, 2022

Bad leadership leads to bad Customer Experience. To have a great Customer Experience, you have to have great leadership. I had taken over a call center team at the time. The hutch represented all the constraints built up in the call center culture. It reminds me of rabbits. Check it out here.

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CX Accelerator

JULY 1, 2020

Without a doubt, Covid-19 will leave an indelible impression on our planet, and it may even cause a paradigm shift for businesses and the way they meet their employees’ and customers’ expectations, especially regarding communication channels. Now more than ever, the customer experience is the battleground for brand loyalty.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

JULY 21, 2023

But, as many leaders have learned (some the hard … Continue reading → The post Engaging Your Team: Leadership Principles for Lasting Success appeared first on Brad Cleveland. Success depends on creating an engaging environment and bringing out the best in everyone who is part of it.

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Playvox

MARCH 12, 2024

Agent motivation in a call center is crucial for driving employee engagement, enhancing customer satisfaction, and increasing overall performance. This, in turn, leads to higher customer retention and increased profitability for the business. The importance of agent motivation in a call center cannot be overstated.

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Brad Cleveland Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

An essential part of customer service leadership is understanding what customers want. But what do they expect? And how are those expectations changing?

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Customer Bliss

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

How do you make health care more personal and customer-focused? This is a topic that comes up in my interview with Antoinette Taranto , Chief Customer Officer at The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing. Lean into Your Customers. How do you do this and engage customers as a healthcare provider?

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JUNE 3, 2015

Ask any group of customers what they liked about any recent customer experience, and they typically mention the same thing. So it’s up to the leaders of any organization to seek out your customer service superstars and discern the ways they make things just a little better for your customers.

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Bold360

AUGUST 24, 2020

Since COVID-19 is a respiratory virus, and since air filtration is recommended by the CDC to help mitigate the spread of the virus indoors, it’s no surprise that Filters Fast has witnessed a spike in outreach to its call center. Pre-COVID-19: Enabling Self-Service to Provide 24/7 Customer Engagement.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Customer Experience Leaders Have a Global Customer Focus. Even after over a decade of helping small and large businesses alike, I still meet leaders who believe that Customer Experience is just about so much call-center scripts or proper protocol around customer complaints. Share the best stuff!

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