Sat.Mar 26, 2022 - Fri.Apr 01, 2022

article thumbnail

What is the ROI of Customer Experience

Shaun Belding

CX successes that I've seen have had one thing in common -- a consistent and intensely passionate focus on their customers that extended throughout their organization. They focused on their journey, not the end. . They decided they were in, not out. Shaun Belding | www.beldingtraining.com. Shaun Belding: Author, Entrepreneur, Speaker - Keynote speaker and customer service blog.

article thumbnail

5 Tips for Being More Transparent with Your Customers

CX Accelerator

I can remember it well. I was in charge of a contact center a few jobs ago and we were having our second outage in as many days. After service had been restored, I got a call from a customer. It just so happened to be from a customer to whom I had issued a service credit just a day earlier in hopes of restoring his confidence in our company. Hearing of his disappointment for the second day in a row, I fumbled around in my managerial bag of tricks for the right words to say along with the appropr

Legal 266
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Expert tips on looking after the mental health of your contact centre employees

Adrian Swinscoe

This is a guest post from Julie Mcintosh, Chief Culture Officer at Kura, the largest independent outsourcer in the UK. Employee mental health is in the […]. The post Expert tips on looking after the mental health of your contact centre employees first appeared on Adrian Swinscoe.

246
246
article thumbnail

Why customer engagement is the key to business growth in 2022 and beyond

Intercom, Inc.

How do you set your business up for consistent, continuous growth? It’s the million dollar question that businesses face every day. To answer it, we believe that there are three recurring trends that are shaping the future of business: First, businesses across all industries are facing pressure to become digital businesses. While this shift was already underway, the rate of digital transformation is now happening much faster than previously predicted due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

article thumbnail

From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation

Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

article thumbnail

QUI QUOTE: Nobody raves about a company that meets customer expectations.

Bill Quiseng

QUI QUOTE: Nobody raves about a company that meets customer expectations. When you are working in customer service, you have been happy that your customers leave satisfied. You have sold them a product or service that meets their wants or needs. Or you solved their problem for them. You were happy because, in the end, you met their expectations and they were satisfied.

article thumbnail

25 tips for setting B2B sales goals

Callminer

Does your organization want to drive lasting sales improvements? Read this blog to learn 25 of the best examples and tips for setting sales goals.

Sales 182

More Trending

article thumbnail

How long should new hire training last for customer service employees?

Inside Customer Service

New hire training is under pressure. Executives want to shorten it. Training costs time and money. The faster new employees can get to work, the better. New employees want it to be longer. They complain about not getting enough support. Some quickly leave. I asked people on LinkedIn how long they thought new hire training should last, adding the caveat that I knew it was a trick question.

article thumbnail

The Cold Coworker

The Belding Group

How to Deal With a Cold Coworker When these coworkers walk into the room, everyone knows it. You can actually feel the temperature dropping. They are in a foul mood, and have no intention of trying to hide it. The work atmosphere gets awkward and uncomfortable as people tiptoe around them. Cold Coworkers aren’t fun […]. Shaun Belding | www.shaunbelding.com.

147
147
article thumbnail

Introducing Intercom Surveys: Don’t just ask for opinions, act on them

Intercom, Inc.

We are firm believers in the power of feedback here at Intercom – we seek it out, we offer it, and most importantly, we act on it. That’s why we’re so excited to announce the launch of our latest feature which embodies all of those sentiments – say hello to Intercom Surveys! Tailored online customer experiences are no longer optional. In fact, 80% of online shoppers are more likely to make a purchase when brands offer personalized experiences.

article thumbnail

How to Use Visual Collaboration to Create Winning Customer Experiences

Totango

When it comes to creating winning customer experiences, consistency is key. Your customers should experience the same level of quality from your company at each stage of their journey and from each department in your organization. However, you can’t provide valuable and consistent experiences with disconnected systems and siloed teams. You need a shared space that allows for visual collaboration across departments so everyone can stay up-to-date and on the same page.

article thumbnail

Frost Radar: Voice of Customer Analytics, 2024

Understanding and improving your customer experience (CX) can have a massive impact on your bottom line. Choosing the right voice of customers (VoC) solution is a critical step to elevating CX. Frost & Sullivan researched more than 50 leading VoC vendors, analyzing both their “innovation index” and “growth index” to independently select the top 10 performers in each of these categories.

article thumbnail

6 Surefire Ways to Improve Customer Experience

Ameyo Callversations

A successful business runs on many wheels. It might have high-quality products, affordable pricing, a top-notch marketing team, and more. Yet, it still might lose customers if it cannot provide a great experience to its users. Brands have evolved when it comes to attracting customers, but so have the customers. They are aware of their preferences and needs and open to exploring other options at the slightest inconvenience.

article thumbnail

Human Systems Need Better Thinking

Conversation Agent

Current systems don't take into account the energy in human systems. Systems need better thinking. Twenty years ago, I coined a term to talk about the effects of this situation: “energy vampires.” Time and time again, I've observed (and proven in business) that when things go bad, it's no so much because of “bad” energy. But it's often because energy doesn't circulate at all.

article thumbnail

Why digital line management is key to improving retail’s customer experience 

Qmatic

Progressive stores had already been using ecommerce to pump up sales, but when COVID hit, the retail world was shaken to its core. Customers were hesitant to shop in person but found that the experience of ordering online and getting the purchase delivered on time was often inadequate.

Retail 106
article thumbnail

4 key CX stats you need to know for 2022

MyCustomer Experience

4Customer experience has become far more than a buzzword – it is a proven competitive advantage when looking to attract and retain customers. 29th Mar 2022. By Smoke CI.

CX 104
article thumbnail

Prepare Now: 2025s Must-Know Trends For Product And Data Leaders

Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali

As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.

article thumbnail

Why we’ll evolve from zero interface to enhanced interface

Steven Van Belleghem

A new phase. But I also believe that we are evolving towards a world where this ultimate, zero effort convenience has become a commodity. Customers of today believe that offering ultra-convenient services is the most normal thing in the world. It’s like a ‘basic’ need, not a differentiator. And that means that if you are not convenient enough, that you will lose customers to the competition which has invested in the matter.

article thumbnail

Helping Your Employees Find Their Ikigai

The DiJulius Group

This is truly one of the best privileges we have as leaders. I have found that when leaders help others get what they want, they end up getting what they want sooner and more often. This applies to employees, coworkers, bosses, family, friends, and neighbors. It is so easy to do. Find out what other. Read Full Article. The post Helping Your Employees Find Their Ikigai appeared first on The DiJulius Group.

103
103
article thumbnail

Is Intelligence Artificial?

Conversation Agent

“Intelligence is the ability to recognize patterns, recognize relationships, reason about it and make a prediction or plan an action. That’s what intelligence is. It has nothing to do with general intelligence, intelligence is just solving problems.” That's Jensen Huang's definition of the word. Huang is CEO of Nvdia Corporation, an American multinational technology company incorporated in Delaware and based in Santa Clara, California.

article thumbnail

Spring ahead with new integrations

Zendesk

Here are the newest integrations from Zendesk to help your team provide top-quality experiences. Microsoft Teams for Support. Microsoft Teams for Support (Support) helps resolve tickets faster, simplify employee workflows, and boost team performance. With this integration, view, create, and update Zendesk tickets from directly within Microsoft Teams.

article thumbnail

HR Meets AI: The New Way of Keeping Large Workforces Connected and Engaged

Speaker: Miriam Connaughton and Donald Knight

As organizations scale, keeping employees connected, engaged, and productive can seem like a monumental task. But what if AI could help you do all of this and more? AI has the power to help, but the key is implementing it in a way that enhances, rather than replaces, human connection. Join us for an exploration into how industry trailblazers are using AI to transform employee experience at scale while addressing both the potential and the pitfalls.

article thumbnail

HoduSoft exhibited its diverse UC product suite at the 29th Convergence India Expo 2022

Hodusoft

Digital India is transforming with the advancement of technology in every sphere. One of the most influential tech expos in India, the 29th Convergence India Expo 2022 provided a platform for tech giants to exhibit their innovative approach towards technology through their unique product line. The HoduSoft team was enlivened to participate in the event and meet customers personally gathering feedback on our UC products driving them towards further improvement.

article thumbnail

9 Advantages of Using Customer Service Chatbots 

CommBox

Today, only a chatbot based on artificial intelligence (AI) can provide the fastest and highest quality communication with customers. These are automated systems that allow companies to interact optimally with users. They completely changed the system of business communication and made it more convenient for both parties. More than 35% of users want chatbots to be used by as many companies as possible.

article thumbnail

Supercharging Customer Engagement with HubSpot and Totango

Totango

Customer success goes beyond just viewing and knowing data points about your customers, and checking in periodically. Having real-time data and predictive insights connected to each customer’s individual journey can go a long way to increasing a company’s understanding of how their customers are interacting with their products and organization overall.

NPS 98
article thumbnail

Create easy, simple customer experiences with SMS

Logicalware

Did you know 98% of people read an SMS within three minutes of receiving one? SMS provides a unique opportunity for businesses to communicate with customers quickly and efficiently. Not only is it widely used across the UK — research by Statista shows 96 per cent of the UK population owns a mobile phone [1] — but text messages are also difficult to ignore.

article thumbnail

eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

article thumbnail

How customer success operations improves customer service

Zendesk

Remember the last time you saw a live concert? You were also witnessing a team working like a well-oiled machine. The band members face the audience, delivering an experience that creates loyal fans—similar to how your customer success managers (CSMs) work with your customers one-on-one. But the band also depends on a crew to handle sound, lighting, and logistics to ensure their performance is unforgettable.

article thumbnail

Inflation is Going to Kill My Customer Experience. What Do I Do?

Beyond Philosophy

In the late 1970s, we had a 25 percent inflation rate. It was astronomical. Lately, in some of my experiences as a consumer, I feel a sense of Deja vu. Inflation is everywhere, from the gas pump to groceries to cars and real estate. Inflation is also problematic for businesses. It is frustrating as a brand trying to control an image with customers while feeling pressure to raise prices and cut costs.

article thumbnail

3 Workforce Management Practices to Implement in Your Call Center

Fonolo

What does efficiency mean to call center leaders? Perhaps it’s reducing the volume of customer escalations, or improving certain performance metrics like Average Handle Time or First Call Resolution. There’s a lot that goes into running an efficient call center. Employee training, consistent management, the right call center software – the list goes on, but one thing stands apart from the rest: call center workforce management.

article thumbnail

Enroll Now in Customer CARE University.

Bill Quiseng

We don’t offer customer service training. Training is top-down, one-way “I know everything, you know nothing” instruction. Training is the “how” of service. Training is to develop THE BUSINESS. Training is for a job. And the job of employees is to serve to satisfy the customer. In the end, training instructs students on how to TAKE CARE of the customer.

article thumbnail

AI for Business Outcomes: Selecting the Right Tools to Drive Results

Customers expect to be able to interact with your organization whenever and however they want. They also expect your agents to have insights into their journeys so that they don’t have to repeat themselves as they move through various channels. And, if they’re not able to, they just might find one of your competitors who will offer the flexibility they are looking for.

article thumbnail

Empathy in Action: A Primer on Effecting Change

Heart of the Customer

Change management is a critical skill when leading company growth and responding to digital disruption. As the processes, policies, technology, and culture needed to drive improved experiences shift, customer experience (CX) must shift, too. Utilizing and combining these elements effectively is what makes customers want to spend more with you, stay longer, and actively refer […].

CX 78
article thumbnail

Inflation is going to kill my Customer Experience, what do I do?

Beyond Philosophy

The gas pump is probably where it hurts the most right now. Standing there, watching the total spin by, climbing higher than you ever have seen it before brings home the acute pain of today’s inflation rate. Never mind that housing and health care have much higher cost increases over the past decades…that gas price per gallon is hard to take. Inflation has been rising steadily across the board for the past few months.

article thumbnail

Guest Post: Predictions for Customer Behaviors and Digital CX Trends in 2022

Shep Hyken

This week, we feature an article by Arvind Kumar, head of product marketing at Zonka Feedback , an all-in-one customer feedback and survey management software. He writes about the future of digital customer experience and explores the CX predictions and trends for 2022. Digital Marketing and purchasing have grown to a large extent over a couple of years.

CX 77
article thumbnail

Happiest of birthdays, Mr. Marriott!

Bill Quiseng

Happiest of birthdays to the greatest of the great hospitality leaders! I agree with Marriott International when they say that Mr. Marriott’s “impact on the hospitality industry is only exceeded by his kindness” On his birthday, I wanted to express my admiration and appreciation for the example Mr. Marriott gave me as a leader and how it has formed my management style.

article thumbnail

Business Intelligence 101: How To Make The Best Solution Decision For Your Organization

Speaker: Evelyn Chou

Choosing the right business intelligence (BI) platform can feel like navigating a maze of features, promises, and technical jargon. With so many options available, how can you ensure you’re making the right decision for your organization’s unique needs? 🤔 This webinar brings together expert insights to break down the complexities of BI solution vetting.