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How to become a customer service trainer

Inside Customer Service

I'm an accidental customer service trainer. One day, I was working in customer service as a retail associate. I've now been a customer service trainer for more than 30 years. Today, I talk to a lot of people who want to become customer service trainers. The same is true for customer service.

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Customer Service + AI = Customer Success 3.0

ECXO

Customer Service + AI = Customer Success 3.0 In the current extremely competitive (and sometimes even aggressive) market landscape, in which the power of the purchasing decision is in the hands of the customers and that quality and agility have become a given, organizations strive to provide exceptional customer experiences.

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Training Plan for Phone-Based Customer Service

Inside Customer Service

This plan will help you train employees who serve customers over the phone. It guides you through the Phone-Based Customer Service course on LinkedIn Learning. Access to Phone-Based Customer Service for all participants. You can also give them weekly reminders from the Customer Service Tip of the Week.

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The AI revolution in customer service: What to expect in 2025

Adrian Swinscoe

This is a guest post from Gans Subramanian, Managing Partner, B-TRNSFRMD Artificial intelligence (AI) has helped the omnichannel customer experience and service industry achieve a revolutionary [] The post The AI revolution in customer service: What to expect in 2025 first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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An Introduction to AI in Customer Service

Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption has risen dramatically in the customer service industry over the last few years. In this eBook, we give an introduction to how customer service leaders are using AI to improve their customer experience. But many contact centers have yet to implement AI.

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Customer Service Lessons from a Snake Farmer

Shaun Belding

Customer Service Lessons From a Snake Farmer The very foundation of outstanding customer service, as well as successful selling, is the willingness and ability to be truly interested in each customer you meet.

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Cutting through the noise to get to the reality of customer service AI

Adrian Swinscoe

Every December for the last five years, I’ve compiled a set of predictions about what is likely to happen in the customer experience space in the […] The post Cutting through the noise to get to the reality of customer service AI first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

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Case Study: Key Insights on Wait Times and Customer Service

Faster response times mean happier customers Are your customers on hold too long? Our latest report reveals how companies are affected by wait times and the impact on customer satisfaction. Nearly half of consumers find hold times unacceptable, and a quarter will leave your brand because of it.

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Next-Gen Cloud Contact Centers For Dummies®

What does customer service excellence look like in 2024? According to our report with insights from CX expert Shep Hyken, customer expectations are at an all-time high, and there’s a bigger shift toward self-service and leveraging AI capabilities.

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The Innovator’s Guide to the Digital-first Contact Center

Download this guide today to learn how to help your business adapt to this evolving landscape and leverage the power of next-generation digital customer service. Included in this guide: How to incorporate AI for self service Tips for managing next-gen digital The "secret sauce" of digital leadership

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7th Annual CX Report by The Northridge Group Uncovers Priority Training Focus

New research reveals 92% of business leaders would like to provide additional training to their customer service representatives. JUST RELEASED! Soft skills training stands out as a priority area of investment and/or improvement.

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New 2023 State of CX Survey Uncovers Work From Home Misalignment

The Northridge Group’s State of CX 2023 Part II research report reveals that nearly 50% of consumers surveyed had knowingly spoken to a customer service associate working from home—and almost 75% of those respondents felt the associate's location did not impact the service or experience. JUST RELEASED!

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NEW! 2023 State of CX Research Report Just Released!

Check out The Northridge Group’s latest CX research report—the 7th annual CX survey of 1,000 customers and 250 business executives—to see additional statistics as well as insights that businesses can use to benchmark their customer service and improve the overall experience!

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The State of Customer Experience 2023 Research Report

The Northridge Group’s 7th annual State of Customer Experience 2023 report resulted from surveys of 1000 customers and 250 business leaders and features insights that businesses across all industries can use to benchmark their Customer Service and improve the Customer Experience.

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2021 State of Customer Service Experience Report

The Northridge Group's State of Customer Service Experience report provides a clear message to businesses. Today’s consumers are shopping online more now than ever, but find the service experience inadequate. Download the report for more insights into the latest customer experience trends.