ShepHyken

JANUARY 4, 2023

And in the world of customer service and CX, there is much to be excited about. Last month I released my annual Top Ten Customer Experience Predictions in my weekly Forbes column. Just as we want our customers to come back, we want our employees to stay.  . Keep those phones open for your customers!

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 3, 2024

I recently wrote two articles in my weekly Forbes column with my top predictions and trends for customer service and customer experience. Customers Want It Now Customers will be less patient next year because of what is referred to as the Amazonation of the customer. Happy New Year!

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ShepHyken

APRIL 23, 2024

Assuming you have a good product, you want to create processes that are customer- and employee-friendly. The experience must, at a minimum, meet your customers’ expectations. That creates confidence and increases overall customer satisfaction. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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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. Tom Hinds, SVP Customer Engagement at Advocate Aurora Health.

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Comm100

JUNE 30, 2016

Time and time again, we see evidence that great customer service experiences are critical in maintaining customer loyalty and satisfaction. According to research conducted in 2015 by Aspect Cloud Solutions , 76% of respondents see “customer service as a ‘true test’ of how much a company values them.”

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ShepHyken

MAY 10, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 8 Ways to Win Customer Loyalty With Streamlined Customer Support by Samuel O’Brien. Customer expectations have changed (as in increased). Here are my top five picks from last week.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 8, 2023

Customer service sucks. It is worse today than in 1979 when I decided to do something about customer service and developed the world’s first customer service program, Feelings which was released in January 1980. Most owners of businesses believe they already have great service. Set high standards.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Kind of CX Do Customers Really Want? No Jitter) Many customers still prefer email and voice channels for customer service requests over chatbots. (No Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Comm100

JULY 28, 2016

A lot of different concerns crop up when you consider the best way to train your team in customer service. It’s enough work to consider all of your options and find the best course ; you also have to learn how to implement the training to get the highest ROI. A: Most companies do not invest enough in their training.

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ShepHyken

MAY 31, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Ways to Drive Brand Loyalty and Customer Lifetime Value by Ian Simons. (Ad I bet you’ll find keeping your existing customers is far less expensive than acquiring new ones.). by Stephanie Falkner.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: The “mental load” referred to in this article is about frustration, anxiety, and fatigue over a customer service/support experience. Surveys should be part of your customer experience strategy.

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Many businesses rely on their banks for essential financial services, so it’s important that banks provide high-quality customer service. Here are 10 ways to improve business banking customer service and keep your customers happy. Get to know your customers by name and take an interest in their business.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Make Every Day Valentine’s Day by Showing Love and Empathy to Customers by Janelle Estes. Love (in the metaphorical sense) and appreciate your customers year-round. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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Stella Connect

JANUARY 28, 2022

Here are our six tips for delivering better customer service right away. . 6 Tips for Delivering Better Customer Service. #1: 1: Align your customer service team’s approach with customer expectations. 2: Reduce customer effort and response times. Demonstrating empathy . #2:

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ShepHyken

JUNE 19, 2019

Proactiveness: With today’s technological capabilities, why should a customer have to reach out for help to begin with? In many instances, companies can know a customer is having problems before the customer does. Predictive support will soon become a customer expectation. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 16, 2020

In my customer service speeches, I’ll sometimes ask the audience to share who their favorite and easiest companies are to do business with. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling business author. I’m often asked what the best way to disrupt the competition is.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Ways Digital Evolution Has Changed Customers’ Ideas About Patience by Scott Clark. Fred Reggie) Take a look at your business and ask yourself, “Does our business serve our customers or does it serve us?

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 1, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Teams Are a Brand’s Best Ambassadors by Patti Crume. SmartBrief) Frontline service employees are often a consumer’s first human interaction with a company. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

She writes about the five ways to become an effective and efficient customer service manager. Perhaps you’re thinking of trying to move up the ranks of your organization to become a customer service manager, or perhaps you already are one but want to hone your skills. Either way, this article is for you.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 6 Ways To Create Customer Experience Consistency Throughout Your Organization by John R. Franchise Update Media) Is the level of experience your customers receive dependent on which employee they encounter?

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 26, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 37 Customer Experience Statistics You Need to Know for 2019 by Toma Kulbyt?. Super Office) Customer experience has fast become a top priority for businesses and 2019 will be no different. by Teresa Allen.

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Steve DiGioia

MAY 17, 2021

Great customer service. That’s what our customers want and that’s what we wish to provide. In today’s post, I compiled my list of the top 10 customer service acronyms to use every day. Customer Service Acronyms You Need to Know. So, what can companies do to improve customer service?

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Great CX Debate: Should Customer Experiences Be Effortless or Exceptional? 7 Best Practices to Handle (and Ace) Customer Interactions by Aayushi Sanghavi. (G2) Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 14, 2022

He shares the importance of developing online training resources for your customer service team and how to implement one for the success of your business. Your customer service team must be an asset to your organization. The best customer service doesn’t have to work together in the same room.

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ShepHyken

MAY 17, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How to handle customer complaints? Alibaba.com) This article summarizes 4 common types of customer complaints and worked out 6 tips to handle them smartly and strategically. 6 tips you must know by Alibaba.com.

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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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Bill Quiseng

FEBRUARY 15, 2016

Recently in a LinkedIn group, one of the members asked the following question: “The global economy is slowing down, but you’ve been asked to do the impossible: Control costs AND improve customer service experience. Here are three low cost ways that have worked for me in improving customer service.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 17, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 7 Customer Service Skills Every Business Needs by Renee Johnson. The Tech Report) Much of the customer mindset will remain a mystery. John shares six important ways to create a company focused on customer service.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Guide to Revenue Generation by Gladly. 5 Experiences That Define Strong Customer Service by Wise Marketer Staff. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

National Customer Service Week is coming up the first week in October. This is a time to appreciate employees for doing a great job taking care of customers. And, of course, there is showing some love and appreciation to your customers. What makes good customer service?” Only our customers can.

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Winning means losing in the game of customer retention by Linda O’Grady. The key is to hang onto the right customers. Want to Deliver Better Customer Service? My Comment: What is context?

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Six Degrees of Customer Experience by Computerworld (Computerworld) How do you create an outstanding customer experience? It’s no easy task, as customers’ wants and needs move quickly.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Ways to Level Up Your Customer Service in 2021 by Reuben Yonatan. Fast Company) Providing exceptional customer service is a tried and tested way for brands to stand out and succeed. Same for CX.

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Call Experts

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

How do you improve customer service? The answer always lies in your customer experience. Great experiences lead to loyal customers who buy more from you in the future. When you take care of customers from start to finish, they will always come back and refer others to your business. Listen to your customers.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 25, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Consumers Prefer Traffic Jams Over a Bad Customer Experience by Retail Customer Experience. I love customer service statistics , and this short article has several. The headline is a fun one.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 19, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Which is Your CX Priority: Satisfied Customers or Profit? LinkedIn) What should your ultimate goal be when designing your customers’ experiences? Satisfied customers or profit. by Mary Drumond.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 19 Customer Experience resolutions for 2019 by Customer Guru. Customer Guru) As we bid goodbye to 2018 and usher in 2019, we have made some customer-centric resolutions for this new year.

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