ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Last week, I introduced you to The Customer Hierarchy of Needs based on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. This week, we focus on our employees. Before you can have a strong customer experience, you must have a good employee experience. This corresponds to Emotional Connection on the Customer Hierarchy of Needs.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 22, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Forget Customer Experience. Forget Employee Experience. Enter Total Experience by David Roe. CMSWire) ECM and content services, while related, are not the same.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Top 5 Guest Loyalty Trends and Predictions to Watch for 2023 by Ellis Connolly. So, our first article comes from the hospitality industry with five “guest loyalty” trends that should be considered by every business.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 21, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. If you want to ROCK your loyalty program (if you have one), you’ll enjoy this article. First, I disagree that these programs create true loyalty. 2021 and Beyond Loyalty Strategy by Retail TouchPoints.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Traditional loyalty programs, which often offer points or cash rewards, are being outdone by a new trend: experiential rewards. My Comment: I’m a fan of rewards and loyalty programs for a reason.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 28, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Research: How Employee Experience Impacts Your Bottom Line by Kate Gautier, Tiffani Bova, Kexin Chen, and Lalith Munasinghe. Hospitality Net) Why do so many hotel loyalty programs fail? Enough said!

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Fidelum Partners) As the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, we need to change the way we think about and build companies, brands and customer relationships. Consider how “warm” you are with your customers.

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Integrity Solutions

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The ability to create emotional bonds with your customers is the true x-factor that drives customer loyalty. You have more ways than ever before to engage with customers and enhance our product and service delivery. Here’s something that’s not always so intuitive: Customer loyalty starts with employee loyalty.

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ShepHyken

JULY 26, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Negative Employee Experiences Can Translate Into Poor Customer Service, Report Says by Emilie Shumway. (HR HR Dive) Dissatisfied employees were more than 2.5 Sixty-four percent of U.S.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 18, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 21 Tips for 2021 Customer Experience Excellence by Lynn Hunsaker. ClearAction) Here are 21 tips for achieving 2021 customer experience excellence in these areas and beyond.

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ShepHyken

JULY 17, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 5 Factors That Make for a Great Employee Experience by Tiffani Bova (Harvard Business Review) Decades of business strategy have urged leaders to concentrate the bulk of their business efforts on the customer experience.

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Bill Quiseng

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Let’s be revolutionary to improve the customer experience. This revolution “is a radical overthrow of conventional business mentality, designed to transform what customers and employees experience.” For starters, customer experience or CX is about the customers’ emotional value of their experiences.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 29, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. How Disney Knocks it Out of The Park With an Excellent Customer Experience (And How You Can Too) by Ellen Christenberry. In The Rush To Go All-Digital, Prioritize Employee Experiences by Brian Solis.

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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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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Forever-Changed Buying Patterns Mean Rethinking Customer Loyalty by Mary Jo Yafchak. Sharpen Technologies) 2020 didn’t cancel National Customer Service Week. by Chip Bell.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Increase Employee Retention With These 4 Tips by David Finkel. Magazine) Employee turnover is always a stressful situation. Take care of employees and they stay. Here are my top five picks from last week.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 6, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Improve customer loyalty and retention by focusing on relationships by Sarah Olson. My Comment: I’ve always preached that there are two types of loyalty programs. The concept is simple.

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CSM Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2022

The value of providing superior customer service can’t be overstated. The more emphasis you place on the experience a person has with your brand can yield higher ticket sales, future revenue, and referrals to your offerings among the customer’s sphere of influence. The ROI Value In Better Customer Service.

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ShepHyken

MAY 14, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. While the short article and video is focused on the consumer, imagine what the experience would be in a customer service role. Complaining Customers Are Your Best Customers.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 10, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Voice of the Customer Surveys: Expert Tips for Creating Effective Surveys & Must-Ask Questions for Gaining Valuable Insights by CallMiner. The common theme is that they are short and easy on the customer.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

So, here are today’s 10 reasons why you should deliver an amazing customer service experience: Creating customer service builds trust, credibility and confidence. Our customer experience research found that 83% of people trust a company or brand more if it delivers good customer service.

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ShepHyken

MAY 28, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Customer Journey Begins – and Sometimes Ends – With Your Employees by Katherine Evans . Service with a Simile. Is Your Social Media Customer Service Helping or Hurting Your Customer Experience?

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2018 Article Customer Service Loyalty Programs 77

ShepHyken

AUGUST 24, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Can Artificial Intelligence Improve Your Customer Service? The question is, do they really improve your customer service? Many companies focus on getting feedback from their customers.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 15, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. A Greater Purpose Will Give Your Customer And Employee Experience An Extra Edge by Adrian Swinscoe . Forbes) Historically, customers used to buy the practical benefits of a product or service.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Companies and their brands are no longer built through advertising but through experiences, and these experiences are customer-driven.? . Creating an exceptional customer experience has become the top priority for companies that are looking to strengthen their relationships with customers and build loyalty.

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Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

We’re honored to be honored for our work alongside so many of our customer service and customer experience colleagues. This is especially true in the customer service industry. Customer Experience (CX) has catapulted into one of the most important aspects of determining business success.

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Storyminers

JULY 6, 2020

We’re honored to be honored for our work alongside so many of our customer service and customer experience colleagues. This is especially true in the customer service industry. Customer Experience (CX) has catapulted into one of the most important aspects of determining business success.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 10, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Experience Is Everyone’s Responsibility by Rebecca Hinds and Sarang Gupta (Harvard Business Review) In today’s digital-first world, achieving great customer experiences is more challenging than ever.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 5, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Support Is an Investment, Not an Expense by Dave Seaton (CMSWire) Traditionally, software companies view support as a necessary expense — a cost center they must bear to correct mistakes.

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ShepHyken

MAY 1, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. When an organisation’s offerings are simple and easy to adopt or use, people are prepared to pay a premium for the simpler experiences. My Comment: Another one of my favorite topics is customer loyalty.

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ShepHyken

JULY 25, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Straight from HBR, we learn three ways to make our employees work more purposeful. Purposeful work can lead to employee fulfillment, which leads to long-term employment. They also need to think about employees.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 16, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. A New Opportunity for Brands to Build Trust, Authenticity and Customer Loyalty by Tom Idle (Sustainable Brands) COVID-19 changed everything — especially how people think about their local communities.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 14, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Customer Retention by Aryan Jakhar (Inc42) Customer retention refers to a company’s ability to retain its existing consumers over time. That’s a pretty bold statement.

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Bill Quiseng

JANUARY 10, 2022

This cultural transformation of “People First” and the leadership commitment to CARE will enthuse and energize people to be engaged with their colleagues, customers, and the business. When we create a great experience for people as much as we do for customers, we will earn the loyalty of both.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 30, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. ChatGPT: 6 Ways It Will Transform Customer Experience by Paul Pember (CX score) The promise of how AI will revolutionise the world has often lacked practical application on how it will impact our day to day lives.

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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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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. CMSWire) The better the experience, the more likely that person will return and give the brand their business. On the flip side, sometimes it only takes one bad experience to undo years of goodwill.

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