CSM Magazine

JULY 17, 2017

At the heart of every business is a great customer service team, always striving to deliver an exceptional service to their clients with the goal of turning a first-time customer experience into repeat business. Richard Branson truly is the face of customer service. He’s really onto something.

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CSM Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

In today’s fast-paced, customer-centric business landscape, the traditional approach of reactive customer service—to wait for customers to reach out with issues—no longer reigns supreme. Research suggests 89% of customers who are contacted proactively report a positive experience that changes their perception.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Return on Investment Social Media Customer Service Representative 52

Ecrion

JULY 14, 2020

These days, it can feel like it’s more difficult than ever to connect with your customers. People are confined to their homes due to the pandemic and your customer service team may feel like their usual avenues for connecting with customers aren’t available. Face-to-Face Video Communication. Help from AI.

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Communication Technology Customer Service Social Media 92

GetFeedback

JANUARY 7, 2019

Live chat customer service has become an expectation to the modern customer—more than half of all customers prefer chatting with someone in real time via chat rather than picking up their phone. While live chat is the perfect addition to any customer service program, it doesn’t come without its challenges.

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Magellan Solutions

MAY 4, 2017

Regardless of the career path or business industry, the most successful professionals share one similarity: excellent communication skills. In the bustling call center and BPO industry, it is always the case that the most effective customer service representatives possess the most advanced communication skills.

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Customer Service Representative Communication Customer Service Call Center 63

Talkdesk

MARCH 30, 2017

Every company has a team of customer service representatives who come to work every day and field customer calls. Their primary role is to speak with customers, giving them valuable insights into how your products are being used. The first step to improving agent morale is simple: listen. Give them the best tools.

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InMoment XI

MAY 25, 2023

Customers are the lifeblood of any business, and providing them with a great experience can lead to increased loyalty, higher satisfaction, and improved brand reputation. It’s simple: every company needs customers, but what happens when there are so many brands to choose from? What Is Customer Experience Design?

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CSM Magazine

MAY 10, 2024

In the world of customer service, escalations are the stormy weather every manager knows they’ll have to face. Customer support crews face sudden challenges just like storms rolling in out of nowhere, putting their strengths and abilities to the test across different industries.

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InMoment XI

JUNE 27, 2023

These days, understanding your customers isn’t a “nice thing to do”; it’s an absolute necessity. To truly understand your customers, you need to spend some quality time listening to them and understanding the voice of the customer. What Is a Voice of the Customer Survey?

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Customer Satisfaction Touchpoint Feedback Insights 390

InMoment XI

MAY 4, 2023

As in previous cycles of historical uncertainty and downturns, these increased headwinds across the globe mean customers and companies are behaving differently. So, how can CX leaders and their teams best navigate customer experience in such challenging times? How can you make better trade-offs using segmentation?

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One Millimeter Mindset

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Do we really understand the difference between customer service delivery and customer experience delivery? At times, our self-focused perception leaves customer service delivery up to everyone with “service” as part of their job titles. That means we assume customer service is someone else’s responsibility.

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Customer Service Customer Experience B2C Workshop 202

InMoment XI

JANUARY 12, 2024

The advent of conversational intelligence has become a catalyst for transformation in the way that businesses communicate with consumers. More than just a technological innovation, conversational intelligence represents a paradigm shift how organizations understand, interpret, and harness the power of human conversations.

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CSM Magazine

JULY 30, 2021

Today’s customers increasingly expect live and real-time communication. A unified communications (UC) solution can help make this possible by integrating audio, video and mobile capabilities that enable a new level of customer service. Key Components of Unified Communications. Voice and VoIP.

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Communication Customer Service Travel Customer Service Representative 52

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Prabhjot Singh at Knowmax , a company that empowers customer experience teams to improve engagement through AI-powered knowledge management. He talks about the trends that customer service and experience professionals can expect for the remaining months of 2023.

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Kustomer

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Customer trends are constantly shifting and growing based on the needs and wants of the modern buyer. Today’s customers choose to shop at specific companies because of affordability, luxury, believing in what the brand stands for, the quality of the product, etc. What Are Today’s Top Customer Service Expectations?

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Customer Service Omnichannel Social Media Customer Expectations 98

Win the Customer

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Being an exceptional customer service representative comes with specific requirements. One of them is understanding the effect of using service phrases. Your goal as a customer service employee is to hear problems and bring solutions. However, communicating well 24/7 can be difficult.

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CSM Magazine

AUGUST 5, 2022

Customer service managers are responsible for overseeing customer service in an organization. Customer service manager jobs are typically available in large organizations that have a customer service department. Some customer service manager positions may also be available in small businesses.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In a competitive market, stellar customer service stands as the cornerstone of a thriving business. As a matter of fact, 49% of customers have left a brand due to poor customer service , as revealed in a study back in 2021. Note that most of these customers were once very loyal to the brands they supported.

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Innovative CX

JANUARY 30, 2020

I’ve been involved in customer service for all my 40 years in business. For four decades, I’ve been trying to improve the customer experience for organizations in a variety of industries and diverse geographic locations. Years ago, we valued the face-to-face relationships that our front-line employees had with our customers.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 22, 2024

Customer service processes have evolved dramatically with the advent of advanced workflow automation tools. These innovations provide a robust solution to the age-old challenges of managing customer interactions efficiently.

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Customer Service Customer Relationship Management Customer Satisfaction Customer Relationships 52

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

DECEMBER 14, 2021

When it came to customer experience, leaders dealt with all sorts of changes and challenges. Customers were able to pick out their produce again at the grocery store. But many decided the grocery delivery services they discovered during the shut downs were ideal for their lives. It’s time to wrap up another year.

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Magellan Solutions

MARCH 26, 2024

Outsourcing Customer Service: The Smart Move for SMEs So you’re a business owner, always on the edge trying to keep up with the competition. Sure, you know it’s the happy customers that matter, but doesn’t customer service management look like a time-consuming skydive into a pool with no bottom?

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Multi-Channel E-support E Commerce 52

Call Experts

APRIL 8, 2024

We rely heavily on these essential services, from electricity and water to telecommunications and internet services. As a result, for those looking to ensure seamless operations and superior customer service, many companies are deciding to use a call center for utilities as it has proven itself to be quite a powerful tool.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2023

This week, we feature an article by Marcelle Santos, a copywriter at TextExpander , a software that helps individuals and teams communicate efficiently and consistently with their customers. She shares why customer standards matter and how your organization can meet them. Raise your customer service standards.

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CSM Magazine

MAY 21, 2021

Businesses are nothing without customers. When your business has a loyal following, you’re likely to get even more customers, and hence, more revenue. Customer communication is an integral part of customer service. Customer communication is an integral part of customer service.

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Communication Customer Service Representative Social Media Customers 52

CSM Magazine

MAY 17, 2023

Understanding the psychology of customer service can help businesses create customer experiences that not only meet expectations but also exceed them. This, in turn, fosters customer loyalty and positive word-of-mouth recommendations, ultimately driving profitability. Emotions play a significant role in decision making.

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Customer Service Net Promoter Score Customer Service Representative Customer Satisfaction 52

CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In customer service, employees are the face of the company and the effectiveness of the onboarding process cannot be overstated. This article outlines techniques and best practices for human resource (HR) managers to use to effectively onboard customer service employees.

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Win the Customer

JULY 6, 2023

In today’s competitive business landscape, providing exceptional customer service is no longer just an option; it’s a necessity. To ensure consistently high levels of customer satisfaction and operational efficiency, many organizations turn to Six Sigma methodologies.

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Customer Service Net Promoter Score Average Handle Time Exceptional Customer Service 52

Comm100

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022

By making the most of live chat features while working on the human side of live chat interactions, it’s possible to see improved outcomes and deliver superior customer service. With the right mix of automation, communication, and personalization, any agent can provide customers with an outstanding experience.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Customer Service should be a human experience. Countless companies have lost sight of that crucial fact, often relying on chat or never-ending touch-tone menus that frustrate customers immensely. So much so, that those disgruntled customers often choose to take their business elsewhere. Lost customers mean lost profit.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

OCTOBER 27, 2014

Customers are like trick and treaters when they seek out customer support. But there are different personas that answer the door, and I find them to be much like customer service representatives (it could just be the candy corn talking). Have you thought about how your employees interact with customers?

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Customer Service Social Media Customer Service Representative Consulting 284

CSM Magazine

MARCH 15, 2019

Do you want a job or a career in customer service? What things would you do to provide a customer with excellent service? When answering this interview question, discuss how you have always worked to go the extra mile when providing a customer with service. How do you handle an angry customer?

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Customer Service Representative Customer Service Insurance Government 40

CSM Magazine

JULY 30, 2020

When it comes to providing the best possible service to your customers, the people you hire make all the difference. Busy customer service managers sometimes make the mistake of hiring new reps without much discernment and end up with a team member that is just “doing a job” rather than providing outstanding customer care.

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Customer Service Customer Service Representative Communication Customers 59

Quadient

JULY 26, 2022

Choosing your Customer Communication Channels in 2022. Thirty years ago, customer communications were relatively straightforward. With so many channels available to communicate with your customers, how do you determine the right channel? What are Customer Communication Channels? j.shah-thiel.

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Communication 2022 Social Media Omnichannel 52

Call Experts

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Outsourcing customer service is one cost-effective way to improve the service quality that your company offers, particularly if you are just starting or your business is creating too much pressure on your existing customer service team. What is outsourcing customer service?

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Contact Center E Commerce E-support 98

Magellan Solutions

APRIL 19, 2023

8 Secrets to Improving Customer Service in the Insurance Industry with Outsourcing If customers do not get satisfactory service, they easily switch to other competitors. In order to keep up with the changing needs, improving customer service in insurance is one of the top priorities of businesses.

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Insurance Customer Service Competitive Advantage Exceptional Customer Service 98

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Your CEO understands how important customer experience is to the success of your organization. I talk to customer experience leaders every week who share how they might have heard talk about how important customer experience is for their organization, but they rarely see the action to back that up. That’s right. Crazy, right?

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Customer Experience Net Promoter Score Reference 2022 376