CX Culture

Age Of The Customer: What Does It Mean For You And Your Customers?

What is The Age of the Customer? According to Forrester Research, this term describes the latest in a series of changes in how we do business. The Age of Manufacturing (1900 to 1960) supported companies such as Boeing and Ford. The Information Age (1990 to 2010) advantaged those who controlled the flow of information, such…

CX Culture

21 Customer Service Blogs You Need To Be Following In 2018

We’re living in what’s been dubbed “The Age of the Customer.” Customer service blogs can be a valuable resource to keep you informed on all the latest advances in technology and customer experience. They can tell you about the latest research in customer expectations and help you train your staff.

CX Culture

Culture of Candor: How Honest Feedback Boosts Productivity

In successful organizations, there is a candor imperative. We expect uncompromising honesty from our team members, and, in theory, we know transparent behavior is a critical dynamic in all healthy cultures. But, as a leader, our attitude toward a culture of candor may be skewed, calling into question the balance of candor in our organizations…

22 Customer Service Interview Questions You Need To Be Asking

22 Customer Service Interview Questions You Need To Be Asking

The first step to providing excellent customer service and CX is to hire the right people for the job. As the team leader, this is a critical part of your position.  Interview processes sometimes feel more like a formality. But by asking the right questions, you can pull out more valuable information about the candidates,…

How to Handle the Top 10 Customer Service Complaints

How to Handle the Top 10 Customer Service Complaints

Customers today have higher expectations than ever. And customers with complaints reach twice as many people as customers who are satisfied. Especially with social media, it only takes a few minutes for unhappy customers to air their grievances and share negative feedback with thousands of people. In a Forbes survey, more than 1,000 consumers were…

Customer Experience

Exceeding Customer Expectations Examples: 8 Scenarios On How To Deliver

Customer service is about supporting customers, right? Yes, but it can be so much more than that. Customer service can completely change the way people view your company. Your brand, your product, your mission, they all shape a customer’s views before and during their positive interactions. But the second they hit a snag, the reputation…

How Quality Management Can Help Improve Your Customer Experience

How Quality Management Can Help Improve Your Customer Experience

What is quality management, and why is it essential for your contact center? Quality management (QM) is one of the most important strategies to improve your customer experience. More than simply gathering data, it’s about the broader vision. Improving your customer experience begins with understanding what you’re measuring and how that data relates to your…