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Employees Talk About Work, A Lot. These Tips Will Make it Positive

The DiJulius Group

“What a great honor and responsibility, to be a fundamental reason why people accomplish more, enjoy more, and are more fulfilled in the one life they have to live.” Think for a minute about how much you talk about your time at work — with fellow employees and clients, at home, on the golf course, Read Full Article The post Employees Talk About Work, A Lot.

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We Want To Be Customer-Centric: Now What!?

Experience Investigators

“We are dedicated to becoming a customer-centric company.” This is how the conversation started. So I asked, “What does that mean?” The business leader proudly walked up to the whiteboard, and drew this: And that’s the challenge. HOW exactly does a standard organization, built on the gospel of sales and customer acquisition, become customer-centric?

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The Evolution of Customer Data Platforms: Data Pipelines

Customer Think

Customer Data Platforms: The Evolution I recently wrote an article on Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) which summarized the capabilities, solutions and the realities of building or implementing a CDP.

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The Power of Social Media Customer Service: Why It Matters

Win the Customer

In today’s digital age, social media has become an integral part of our lives. Whether it’s sharing updates with friends and family, staying informed about current events, or discovering new trends, social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn have transformed the way we communicate. But beyond personal connections and entertainment, social media has also revolutionized the world of customer service.

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Future-Proof IT: Cost-Saving Strategies Every IT Leader Needs in 2025

With IT budgets projected to grow 9.8% in 2025, leaders must invest wisely—not just cut blindly. This whitepaper introduces The Future-Proof IT Cost Optimization Model, a framework to reduce costs while maintaining service quality. Learn how Cloud Efficiency, AI-Powered Workforce Automation, Vendor Optimization, Cybersecurity Resilience, and Unified Communications can drive savings and improve efficiency.

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Fabulous Fuel for Sales, Presales and Customer Success: The Incredible Utility of Informal Success Stories

Customer Think

(A Never Stop Learning! Article) What’s in this article for you? A small investment in time yields surprisingly valuable sales-ready information. An example! The enormous gap between what is typically captured and what is possible. The surprising utility of Informal Success Stories. Two types of use cases. Three sources for stories.

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14 Best Jotform Alternatives & Competitors [Paid & Free]

Zonka Feedback

Form building is an essential part of data collection, and Jotform is a top-rated tool in this domain. It is known for its easy-to-use custom online forms that don't require any coding knowledge.

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Three things we can learn from Patagonia’s customer culture

Steven Van Belleghem

In the hopes of inspiring companies all over the world to make that transition into a bright and shiny diamond, I am planning to post some inspiring cases of companies that have amazing Customer Cultures in the coming weeks. This piece is about Patagonia’s fantastic customer culture. Expand your circle of influence in a positive manner (while staying close to your core) Organizations used to primarily act in their own business interest, to optimize results and improve market position.

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SaaS Success Unveiled: How Intent Data Rewrites Marketing Playbooks!

Customer Think

In the realm of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), where innovation and customer engagement are paramount, a revolutionary tool has emerged that promises to redefine how sales and marketing strategies are crafted – intent data. Imagine having the ability to anticipate your target audience’s needs and engage them precisely when their interest is at its peak.

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How to improve the patient experience with 6 effective strategies

Qmatic

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed in 2010 and has changed the spectrum of healthcare in the US by shedding light on the importance of accessible and patient-centered care and that healthcare providers should emphasize on enhancing patient experience. Many studies show that patient experience positively correlates with better healthcare outcomes and staff satisfaction.

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How to Make the Time Your Customers Wait Seem Fair

Customer Think

Sometimes your customers have to wait. You would rather that wasn’t necessary, but it is reality. So, rather than ignoring this fact, I wanted to discuss how you can make waiting less terrible for your customers. Waiting is not ideal. But given that customers are waiting, what strategies can you deploy to make that waiting […] The post How to Make the Time Your Customers Wait Seem Fair appeared first on Beyond Philosophy.

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Future-Proofing Enterprise Commerce: Why Extensibility Wins with Shopify

Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón

Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.

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Guide to omnichannel contact centers

Zendesk

Customers expect seamless and personalized interactions that can keep up with the fast-paced, interconnected landscape of today’s digital world. Businesses are delivering on these expectations by embracing omnichannel technology—the integration of communication channels into a single interface. Discover the significance of delivering exceptional customer experiences , and learn how to leverage this approach to stay ahead in competitive markets.

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Want to Boost Your Small Business on Instagram? Check Out Our 20 Tips for Success!

Customer Think

Instagram is one of the most incredible and consistent social media platforms offering opportunities to connect with people globally, not only for individuals but also for brands and companies to grow their potential customers by applying proven marketing strategies.

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All about PCI DDS (and why it’s important)

Zendesk

Earning and maintaining the trust of your customers is critical to the success of your business. Demonstrating a commitment to protecting customer data is key to developing this trust. With compliance regulations evolving and security incidents steadily increasing, it’s more important than ever to remain vigilant about your data access controls, especially when it comes to credit card information.

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Why Reward-Based Promotions—Not Discounts—are a Win-Win for Businesses and Consumers in a Tough Economy

Customer Think

Consumers are finding themselves grappling with limited purchasing power as inflation slowly erodes the value of their dollars. As prices continue to be a concern, many shoppers are compelled to be more cautious with their spending, making each purchase decision a carefully weighed choice.

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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. But many contact centers have yet to implement AI. In this eBook, we give an introduction to how customer service leaders are using AI to improve their customer experience.

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Improving support quality while embracing AI: Strategies from Intercom and Klaus

Intercom

AI may be transforming customer support, but a successful approach takes more than just a flick of a switch. In our latest webinar, we’ve covered how you can scale an AI-first support strategy while maintaining quality and consistency. From swiftly handling common queries to assisting human agents in tackling complex issues, generative AI chatbots have swooped in and changed the game of customer support in just a matter of months.

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7 Strategies to Gracefully Deal with Rejection

Customer Think

Life is full of ‘no’s, especially when you’re selling something. But how we react to these ‘no’s can make a big difference. This guide will show you how to turn rejection into a chance to learn and get better. Being turned down by a customer isn’t always the end of the story.

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Shipshape customer service: A CX Moment with Auctane

Zendesk

Auctane is a world leader in shipping and fulfillment software solutions, enabling hundreds of thousands of merchants to annually deliver more than $200 billion worth of products to customers around the world. Auctane serves a wide range of businesses that rely on quick and seamless shipping to reach their customers. Everyone from small artists on Etsy to international corporations use Auctane’s software to meet their shipping and fulfillment needs.

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[Experience Action Podcast] Focus Groups and Feedback

Experience Investigators

”My organization is looking at starting focus groups or other avenues to bring in more of the customer experience perspective. What are your recommendations for getting started? How do we decide who to include? What other things should we consider? I’d love to hear your feedback.” Traditional focus groups have been popular for gathering real-time customer feedback for decades.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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LinkSquares’ $161M growth strategy with Vishal Sunak

Zendesk

While going through your first round of funding after seed money can be exciting, many founders claim it’s a stressful experience—it’s fairly common for startups to go through numerous rejections before securing funds from an investor. “We had about 60 to 70 rejections, we started running out of cash, [and] we were down to three or four paychecks,” says Vishal Sunak, founder and CEO of LinkSquares , one of the top legal software startups.

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11 Actionable Insights for Exceptional SaaS Customer Experience

SurveySensum

Do you know how exceptional customer experience can transform your SaaS journey? If not then imagine you found a SaaS product that is super easy to use and integrate. You will continue using it, right? You will also share your positive experiences with your friends and colleagues. Your customers feel the same way. A positive SaaS experience facilitated by cutting-edge SaaS feedback software leads to satisfied, loyal customers who not only stay but also become your advocates.

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First Impressions Are Fast Impressions

Help Scout

Here's why creating more positive first impressions will improve the experience for your customers and the quality of work life for your service staff.

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Questioning Questions

Customer Think

Decades ago I had an idea that questions could be vehicles to facilitate change in addition to eliciting answers. Convention went against me: the accepted use of questions (information gathering devices, biased by the Asker’s need to know) is built into our culture.

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The Future of Customer Engagement: How AI is Reshaping Contact Centers

51% of contact center leaders have already integrated AI into customer interactions. Those leveraging AI for conversation analysis are seeing faster resolution times, improved customer satisfaction, and reduced agent burnout. Ready to learn more about how AI is transforming the contact center landscape? Download our full report to discover key trends, implementation strategies, and the most critical KPIs for measuring AI success in contact centers.

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The 7 Best Issue Tracking Software for Customer Support Teams

Help Scout

If you’re looking to learn more about the best issue tracking tools available today, this article will highlight the many different types of issue trackers and some of the best tools for each use case.

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What businesses need to know about the FTC’s proposed ban on fake reviews

Customer Think

When it comes to multi-location reputation management, online reviews are imperative to growing a business, driving ROI, and building consumer trust. A June 2023 survey revealed a staggering 93% of respondents use online reviews to evaluate product and service quality.

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7 Ways to Unlock the Power of a Time-Aware CRM with Sugar Sell and Enhanced Forecasting

SugarCRM

The evolution of CRM platforms never stops. But just as this business-critical platform has changed and evolved, so has the landscape of selling, as well as the plethora of information that we have. Modern CRMs have made great strides at automating data collection to use for strategic initiatives like enhanced forecasting, but realistically, the vast majority of today’s CRMs require you to enter data manually.

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