Beyond Philosophy

DECEMBER 11, 2014

One of the most influential factors on your Customer Experience is your company culture. Most companies might understand the concept, yet still engage in activities that influence company culture in a way that hurts the Customer Experience. You have no definition of what your culture is for the organization.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

JANUARY 18, 2022

One of the traits of successful organizational culture is how that intangible but important aspect of culture – how we want all employees to see who we are and where we fit in the world – needs to be “pervasive,” according to research published in the Harvard Business Review. I tend to agree.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Customer Service Blueprinting. Designing customer feedback strategies. Prioritizing improvements along the customer journey. Aligning the right Customer Success Manager or Customer Service Representative with the right customer. To do this, use initials like “C.J”

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 15, 2019

Make sure to emphasize that ensuring that the customer is satisfied and happy is always your top priority. Sample answer: In the past, I worked at an auto insurance company as a customer service representative. Once, I got a call from a customer who had a complaint about the auto repair shop that was repairing his car.

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C3Centricity

MAY 12, 2024

This example underscores the importance of empowering employees to make decisions that prioritize customer satisfaction, fostering a strong customer-centric culture. Another company renowned for its customer service is Zappos , an online retailer.

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Kayako

APRIL 11, 2017

You’re not able to give your customers the world, but letting your reps use creative solutions (and talk with their managers to see if they can do those creative solutions) will help your customers feel like they are talking to someone who can help. Empowering your customer service representatives to take creative solutions is scary.

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NICE inContact

JUNE 7, 2017

Nordstrom, who is no stranger to being in the news for innovation and customer service, always stands out on top. inContact had the pleasure of being a part of a webcast recently with Salesforce and Robert Spector who gave some insight into The Nordstrom Way and why the company seems to stay on top of the customer experience.

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Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 21, 2011

Jennifer had not spent more than ten minutes on the phone with the bank customer service representative when the agent told Jennifer she would have to ask the remainder of her questions at another time. Companies hire customer service representatives to connect with customers and solve their problems.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

And others sit in with customer service representatives to listen directly to the feedback they are receiving. . All of this is important because without staying connected to the customer in this way, the CEO and others can dismiss data and ignore the emotional consequences of poor customer experiences.

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Playvox

MAY 26, 2021

Are your customer service representatives (CSRs) cross-selling and upselling relevant products and services to your customers? If they aren’t, you’re missing out on a great opportunity to offer a better customer experience and generate extra revenue. Make It Part of Your Culture.

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BirdEye

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Train staff in customer service skills 12. Foster a customer-centric culture within the organization In this blog, we discuss more about them in detail. Table of contents Why should businesses deal with difficult customers? Competitive edge : Excellent service sets a business apart from competitors.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 7, 2018

A talented receptionist is a friendly voice greeting customers who may have questions or concerns about the company, or perhaps a potential customer getting their first impression of the company’s service and culture. They’re your front line for your customers. How would that make the employee feel?

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Foster a Positive Company Culture. A company’s culture directly affects employee turnover, which impacts productivity and, ultimately, success. Positive corporate cultures encourage productivity and innovativeness. To promote a positive culture, companies should begin by clearly stating their values and vision.

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Interactions

JUNE 8, 2023

Implementing these approaches can aid businesses in fostering a customer-centric culture centered around exceptional customer service. Allocating resources for employee training and development can enable businesses to offer unparalleled customer service.

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InMoment XI

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Therefore, it’s imperative to empower the staff, from customer service representatives to top-tier management, with the skills and knowledge to interpret and act on these insights. Data, in its raw form, is latent potential. It’s the actions driven by this data that unlock its true value.

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One Millimeter Mindset

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Throughout that customer’s lifecycle. As a result, customer service represents the degree of interoperability that exists between each of these key components. Just ask your customers. Yes, each customer has a journey that our organizations need to understand.

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Retently

MARCH 16, 2022

With new SaaS companies popping up every day and a customer-centric culture coming into play, there’s (understandably) some confusion about how to manage customer interactions. For many companies, the entire conversation takes place under the umbrella of Customer Support (or Technical Support).

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

DECEMBER 14, 2021

It also means considering how to inform customers about new rules or options. This is especially important to consider for your frontline workers like cashiers, customer service representatives, and customer success managers.

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Magellan Solutions

MARCH 26, 2024

Such a vendor’s customer service reps would be able to grasp and resolve the industry specifics and matters, which would significantly improve the customer’s experience. They also imply such features as the geographic location of the BPO, its cultural compatibility, and the security of the contractual relationship.

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SurveySensum

JANUARY 9, 2024

The customer was frustrated but still gave a 4-star rating because the agent begged her to. Both these situations show a clear picture of how tying agent CSAT scores to their performance creates a culture of decreased morale, low job satisfaction, manipulation of the score, and compromised customer feedback.

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Qualtrics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019

To be truly customer-centric you need to empower people at all levels of your organization to listen to the customer and act on insights. Find out how American Express built a world-class customer culture by using a broad spectrum of approaches from empowering employees to capturing and acting on customer insights.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

It’s more than just the front line interacting with customers. If you have been following my work, you know my belief is that customer service is not a department—it’s a philosophy that is part of an organization’s culture and is everyone’s responsibility. Customers are people, not account numbers.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2022

To truly provide an excellent customer service experience, you need to use professional translators who are familiar with the nuances of the target language. As a result, using professional translation services can help you to enhance your global reach and better serve your customers. Avoid cultural sensitivities.

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ClientSuccess

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

They should be empowered to identify recurring issues or problems with the user interface or customer experience, regardless of where they occur within the organization, and take steps to improve the process.

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CSM Magazine

MAY 17, 2023

Effective Communication in Customer Service Active Listening Active listening is an essential skill in customer service. It involves fully concentrating, understanding, responding, and remembering what the customer is saying.

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CSM Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2024

They’ve earned accolades for their round-the-clock customer support, effortless return processes, and a corporate culture that values going above and beyond to delight customers.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 16, 2018

This week we feature an article by Marlene Caroseli who shares some great activities and questions to help customer service representatives improve their service and make the customers experience better. – Shep Hyken. Chip Bell is known for helping organizations create a customer-centric culture.

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CSM Magazine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

No, they’re not just riding the wave of the “ always-on” culture , they’re harnessing it. Live chats, instant messaging, and even dedicated helplines available around the clock illustrate the industry’s dedication to customer-centricity. That’s no happy accident.

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Playvox

DECEMBER 16, 2021

That’s why many organizations are putting increased emphasis on improving their company culture in order to improve employee morale. Some of the reasons driving disengagement include pay, industry, management, and company culture. Creating culture – Drive ongoing excellence. The Psychology Behind Gamification.

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Second to None

APRIL 8, 2019

In doing so, make sure to avoid these three types of representatives that will inevitably drive customers away and discredit your brand’s reputation. The Unprofessional Customer Service Representative. Excellent customer service requires the proper language, cadence, and tone.

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Magellan Solutions

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

To answer the question of which is better, India vs. Philippines outsourcing, let’s dive into the details based on their economic, cultural, and operational differences. Web developers make about $3,980 a year, while customer service representatives (CSRs) make about $3,091 on average.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Indeed, some issues arise at home that would not be relevant to office culture. One issue is that customer service representatives may need special equipment when they work at home, such as headsets that cancel out noise, recording devices for calls, or encryption to protect sensitive documents shared with customers.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Jeff Toister’s Top Tips for Crafting a Successful Customer Culture by Melanie Mingas (CX Network) CX author and keynote speaker Jeff Toister offers his advice for customer experience managers looking to create a winning customer culture. It’s no easy task, as customers’ wants and needs move quickly.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Due to an unprecedented booming economy, leaders started taking shortcuts, solely focusing on sales and profit, reducing their hiring standards to fill positions, and expecting and demanding more of their employees including their customer service representatives, yet not investing in the employee culture and customer experience.

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 27, 2023

But – and granted the official launch never mentioned any features or capability directly related to customer experience (CX) – it got me thinking none-the-less, could this be the latest disruptive AI capability for our industry ?

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Magellan Solutions

MAY 25, 2018

To develop a strong and lasting relationship with customers, you must first strengthen the camaraderie within your organization. To keep the customers satisfied, you must first create a great corporate culture. Start with the basics — customer service training. How would you this?

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SurveySparrow

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Understanding the diverse needs of different customer groups fosters empathy. Businesses can develop products and services that genuinely address these needs, creating a positive customer experience. Cultural differences influence purchasing decisions. A representative sample helps businesses recognize these differences.

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