When data from customer service interactions is captured and shared and acted on, the entire organization benefits. Customer service can help the organization pinpoint and fix quality problems, and can help research and development identify customer expectations and...
Last winter I reflected on what I learned at ICMI’s Contact Center Expo, and ended with a bold prediction: for contact centers and for those of us who are part of them, the best days are ahead. To read more about why I think this is the case, click here. The best...
The principles that guide effortless customer experiences seem basic: Don’t make me wait Make it easy to access service Provide me with a knowledgeable and helpful service team member Create easy processes Know who I am The truth is, it’s difficult to get customer...
Employee engagement should be a key metric in all service environments. Research shows that employee engagement influences – even drives – customer satisfaction and loyalty. Retention, productivity, and quality are all strongly and positively correlated...
Sam Del Rowe recently wrote an article for www.destinationcrm.com titled “The Top Customer Service Trends: Building Better Service Beyond Voice.” In the article, Mike de la Cruz of Directly and I provide insight into artificial intelligence (AI), omnichannel...
Customer service matters. It matters to customers and more and more statistics are showing just how much. Below are a few statistics that may help you make the case to others. Fully engaged customers represent a 23% premium in terms of share of wallet, profitability,...