Integrity Solutions

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

It’s easy to say that we put the customer first, but what does that actually look like in practice? In the past, customer service centers were viewed as cost centers or expenses. Today, the organizations that are delivering a superior customer experience are proving just how outdated that perspective is.

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Bill Quiseng

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Highlight your culture by introducing your core values, describing the empowerment processes that employees can use to exceed customer expectations and offering specific stories when employees went above and beyond for your customers. Don’t bore your employees with rote customer service training.

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Customer Centricity Exceptional Customer Service Culture Customer Service Training 195

Michel Falcon Experience

AUGUST 8, 2016

After building your customer-centric culture and learning how to properly recruit exceptional customer service employees you must then build your world-class training program. The post VIDEO – Customer Service Training 101: How to Build a World-Class Program appeared first on Michel Falcon.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 18, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Tracking Customer Experience? The Drum) Ask any brand to rate their customer experience on a scale of one to 10 and most will probably choose a high number. Here are my top five picks from last week. by Annette Franz.

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Article 2022 Customer Service Retail 69

ShepHyken

JUNE 16, 2021

I love seeing visible signs of a customer- and employee-focused culture. Something I noticed right away was the customer-centric culture that was part of the atmosphere of the resort. Something I noticed right away was the customer-centric culture that was part of the atmosphere of the resort.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. For those solely focused on customer service and experience, pay attention to the comments about AI, chatbots and virtual assistants. Focus on the human experience, the digital experience and the culture.

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2020 Article Customer Service Contact Center 88

CloudCherry

AUGUST 27, 2019

Jeff Toister helps customer service teams unlock their hidden potential. He is the author of The Service Culture Handbook: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Employees Obsessed with Customer Service. Jeff was named one of the Top 30 customer service professionals in the world by Global Gurus.

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Customer Service Training Culture Customer Centricity Download 170

ShepHyken

MAY 28, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Cramer sat down with Apple’s SVP of services Eddy Cue earlier Tuesday at the inaugural CNCB CEO Summit in Santa Barbara. My Comment: How do you improve the ratings your customers give you?

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2023 Article Customer Service Books 64

ShepHyken

MARCH 18, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 1 0 Tips to Build a Customer Centric Work Culture by Vandita Grover. My Comment: Consistent accolades about a company’s customer service and experience don’t happen by accident.

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2019 Article Net Promoter Score Customer Service 86

Integrity Solutions

OCTOBER 27, 2021

In a world where customers have more options available to them — and more ways to vent frustrations publicly — you can’t afford to drop the ball on excellent customer service. Last week was National Customer Service Week , an annual — and now global — event devoted to celebrating the people who make customer service happen.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Using Social Media to Connect with Your Most Loyal Customers by Michael A. the response to customers’ questions are all managed by AI. Delivering a more customer-centric experience by SmartBrief.

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Article 2019 Customer Service Social Media 111

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Your Customer Experience Model Has a Problem—Your Employee Experience is the Solution by Janelle Dieken. Your employees want a culture that includes flexibility, learning (training), and opportunities for advancement.

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Article 2022 Customer Service Hospitality 69

ShepHyken

MARCH 1, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Three Common and Enormous Mistakes Companies Make with Customer Experience (CX) Programs by Augie Ray. Foundational Steps for Customer Journey Mapping Initiatives by Dom Nicastro. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Article 2021 E Commerce Customer Journey Mapping 79

ShepHyken

AUGUST 10, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to Increase Customer Loyalty: 5 Customer Retention Strategies by Christopher Hutchens. The New Qualities of Customer Service Excellence by Denyse Drummond-Dunn. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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Article 2020 Customer Service Customer Retention 93

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 3 Ways Store Layout Decisions Impact on Customer Experience by Oisin Ryan. ServiceDock) The following covers three of the most common and obviously non-customer-centric strategies that retailers use.

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Article 2019 Customer Service Customer Centricity 89

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

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. 3 Techniques to Help you Really Understand your Customers by Shay Namdarian. My Comment: I have always believed that the best customer service people have a “hospitality mentality.” Here are my top five picks from last week.

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2017 Article Customer Service Hospitality 81

Customer Guru

APRIL 10, 2018

At Customer Guru, we believe that Customer Experience (CX) should be the number one priority for all the Indian businesses so that they become more sustainable and successful globally. Thus, we are on a mission to spread this awareness, inspiring and guiding professionals to adopt and inculcate a customer-centric approach.

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Consulting Customer Service Customer Centricity Travel 110

Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JANUARY 28, 2020

First, understand the true costs of NOT investing in customer experience. Your leadership team and executives probably understand that it’s not acceptable to simply skip investing in sales, marketing or customer service. Related: How to Improve Customer Service Training with Simple Metrics.

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2020 Net Promoter Score ROI Metrics 250

CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The two organizations seek to leverage state-of-the-art technology to transform employee training within the customer experience industry. This partnership marks a significant milestone for both companies in their commitment to elevate customer service training through cutting-edge solutions.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 8, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. To Provide the Best Customer Experience, Be Proactive by Frank Konkel. NextGov) “Be where your customers are” and other helpful tips from customer experience professionals.

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Article 2019 Customer Service Hotels 101

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How To Build A Customer Service Strategy And Drive Repeat Business by Krishna Charan. Freshdesk) Building an airtight customer service strategy is the best way to weather the demands of today’s savvy customers.

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2019 Article Customer Service Loyalty Programs 54

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. How to Become a More Customer Centric Business in 5 Steps b y Mark Sallows. FitSmallBusiness) Customer centric businesses invest the whole team focus on supporting their prospective and existing customers.

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2017 Article Customer Service Customer Journey Mapping 83

ProProfs Chat

MAY 21, 2020

According to a study by Microsoft, 56% of people around the world have stopped doing business with a company because of poor customer service experience. However, it also indicates that a lot depends on the kind of customer service operators you hire for your business. What is a Customer Service Job?

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ShepHyken

JUNE 20, 2016

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. World’s 3 MOST Customer Centric Companies: How do they do it!! My Comment: If you asked me to list the three of the most customer centric companies, I would have guessed two out of three correctly (and you probably would, too).

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2016 Article Customer Service Loyalty Programs 78

Kayako

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

When you think about businesses that are known for providing extraordinary customer service like Zappos, Amazon or Chick-Fil-A, they share a common trait. They’re obsessed with their customers. The brands mentioned above aren’t just shaping the customer service experience for their customers. The solution?

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. Your Customer Service Team Should Be in Every Strategy Meeting by Jaspar Weir. Entrepreneur) Get the people who know what your customers want and need — your customer service team — more involved in company decisions.

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2017 Article Customer Service Customer Service Training 84

Stella Connect

JANUARY 4, 2022

Customer service coaching refers to the practice of ongoing communication between the agent and their manager to hone in on how to improve on specific skills, achieve specific goals, and develop their craft so they can handle even the most difficult customer interactions. Coaching Customer Service Agents for Individual Growth.

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Customer Service Training Customer Service Contact Center Customers 97

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 11, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. How to Choose a Gift That Will Wow Your Customers by John Ruhlin. Top 10 Wow Customer Service Stories for 2017 by Shaun Belding. Here are my top five picks from last week. Business.com) Giving a gift? Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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2017 Article Customer Service Customer Success 76

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Customer service and customer experience (CX) are more than what happens after the sale. It actually begins long before a customer ever makes a purchase. Then, there’s the experience during the sales process and what happens after the sale, which could include a typical customer support call and more.

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Sales Customer Experience Workshop Customer Service Training 91

Talkdesk

JULY 20, 2016

Customer service has become the key differentiator between modern businesses. In today’s consumer landscape, companies can’t afford to provide anything less than stellar customer experiences. In the race to the top, many companies make mistakes in their provision of customer service.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

What does it mean to be a customer-centric company? If you Google the words customer centric (or centricity ), you will find many definitions from different sources that are all very similar. I actually prefer using the term customer-focused over customer-centric. The best companies do this.

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Customer Centricity Definition Customer Focused Culture 90

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Is Good Customer Service: A Detailed Guide by Salesforce Staff (Salesforce) Customer service is any interaction, online or off, that a customer or prospect has with your company.

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Integrity Solutions

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Customer service used to be viewed as the final link in the overall chain of customer touch points, a responsibility relegated to a department, contact center or automated attendant that would respond to complaints and (hopefully) eventually make things right. Leaders know that customer expectations are higher than ever.

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Comm100

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Every company out there is trying to be more customer-centric, and the race for an excellent customer experience is heating up. Nowadays, having competitive prices and bombarding customers with advertisements and offers is not enough. Design Customer Service Protocols.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 7 Tips for Successfully Embedding Customer-centric Governance Into Company DNA by Meygan Gerber. EHL Insights) Today’s business world requires companies to put customers in the driving seat.

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Stella Connect

APRIL 17, 2018

If you’re in a call center performance management role, you’ve probably invested a lot of time and energy in your customer service training and coaching programs. You’re determined to build a team of brand experts who can connect with customers, resolve issues, and drive sales with ease. Give the service agent the floor.

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