Russel Lolacher

MARCH 8, 2020

They tend to: Find solutions using technology. younger generations are finding social media preferable as a means to connect with brands. People they can relate to and build a connection with. The post 3 Reasons to Take Millennials Customer Care Seriously appeared first on Russel Lolacher. Value diversity.

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CSM Magazine

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

As technologies and consumer expectations develop, the customer service landscape is evolving at an accelerated rate. Customers (and companies) faced unprecedented problems causing query volumes to spike, which put huge pressure on customer service teams. These challenges will continue in the year to come.

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BlueOcean

MARCH 13, 2023

Like most people in the customer care sector, we are diving deep into where ChatGPT fits, or might fit, into the contact center world. The question of the moment is: what role is ChatGPT going to play in delivering a loyalty-building customer experience? Can AI Handle Complex Customer Care? So let’s get into it.

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Beyond Philosophy

JULY 17, 2017

Some companies get it and they’re creating an emotional connection that brings them loyal fans. But many others look to technology. If customers just had a gadget that could do more or electronic kiosks they could play with in the store, or a virtual reality app – well, then the customer experience would be great.

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ShepHyken

JANUARY 28, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. What Can Disneyland Teach Us about the Customer Journey? For certain customers, self-checkout still makes sense. And the process and technology will continue to improve. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

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Call Experts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In business, exceptional call handling and customer service can set you apart from the competition. According to Forbes , customer service can mean the difference between a good customer experience and a bad one, directly impacting your bottom line. Active Listening: Start with attentive listening.

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Interactions

MARCH 26, 2020

“Please hold while we connect your call”. After a few failed attempts to cancel the missing card on a bank’s website and mobile app, you get rerouted to call their customer service line. Treat your customers how they want to be treated. This type of technology enables businesses to deploy emotion-based customer care.

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Win the Customer

DECEMBER 25, 2019

. “Social care” isn’t anything new, but providing effective multi-channel customer service that includes social care can be pose significant challenges for organizations big and small. Social service organizations see a 5.6% YoY increase in customer retention.

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C3Centricity

MAY 25, 2020

Do you believe that using technology to understand customers is the only way today? In today’s data-rich environment I’m not really suggesting that you actually ignore data nor technology! The latest technology is not going to make up for your lack of thinking! Is this your case? So what should you do?

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CSM Magazine

MARCH 20, 2024

In the fast-evolving global business landscape, the strategic move of customer support outsourcing to the Philippines has become a critical path for companies seeking to boost operational efficiency and elevate customer satisfaction. The expertise residing within Cynergy BPO’s leadership is unparalleled.

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TechSee

JULY 24, 2018

Visual communication creates intimacy and strengthens the connection between the organization’s representative and the customer, turning it into an interaction between two fellow human beings. Visual engagement has been proven to be a transformative medium for providing customer care. No color identification required!

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BlueOcean

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Customer saves are a key metric, and we outperformed the previous partner, with nearly ten years’ experience under their belt, right out of the gate, realizing a nearly 5% increase in retention during our first quarter in production. But what mix of live agents versus AI is best for your business? It’s our thing. So, of course, we’re biased.

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Bold360

JUNE 18, 2020

Visual engagement can help to accelerate the ways that businesses stay close to customers. Simply put, it’s using technology such as screen sharing to create a positive customer experience. They want to create the most effortless experience possible for the customer. Customer expectations are changing.

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TechSee

JULY 2, 2019

Customer service calls are usually pretty routine: customers can’t log in, something isn’t working, they need help setting up a device, or they need clarification on a bill. The company got right on the case and with the help of the police, the customer didn’t end up a penny out of pocket.

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NICE inContact

AUGUST 27, 2019

Customer experience is the name of the game today, with more brands competing based on customer experience (CX) as a key differentiator than price or product innovation. As we’ve said before, customer experience comes down to how your customers feel about your brand. Customers appreciate this level of attentiveness.

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CSM Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2018

We’re all aware the customer service is probably the critical issue when it comes to loyalty and retention, which allow a business to flourish. Not only do the vast majority of companies underestimate the importance of quality customer care, but they also hesitate to start integrating technology into it.

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ViiBE Blog

JANUARY 19, 2022

ViiBE Blog Customer service challenges of remote work Anna Gorina January 19, 2022 Share this article Contents Share this article Contents Before 2020, only a few companies across the globe had remote work best practices in place where they were used to allowing team members to work from home for a certain period of time regularly.

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Russel Lolacher

OCTOBER 28, 2019

74% of Millennials (18-34) and 58% of GenX (35-54) have a better opinion of organizations that provide social media customer care – Microsoft . Building and nurturing these connections can lead to improved internal and external engagement, deeper trust and boosted social capital. – MIT Technology Review (2017).

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ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service and experience articles from various online resources. A Pop Culture Guide to Customer Care Training by Matt Searfoss. TCFCR) Looking for a guide to build your customer care training session off of? Five Ways to Humanize Customer Service by Jeff Toister.

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C3Centricity

AUGUST 4, 2020

The current pandemic has clearly highlighted those companies who care about their customers and who provide them with customer service excellence. If you claim to be customer centric are you sure you’re truly walking the talk and not just talking about customer service excellence?

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COPC

JANUARY 9, 2024

Interview with Lance Gruner, Executive Vice President of Mastercard Global Customer Care Mastercard recently achieved certification to the COPC Customer Experience (CX) Standard for Customer Operations , a first for a Fortune 500 company. We aimed to make transactions not just safe but also simple, smart, and accessible.

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ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 16, 2018

This week we feature an article by Jim Iyoob who talks about how and why technology has changed consumer behavior and how you need to reinvent strategies to keep up with consumers. – Shep Hyken. With technological advancements, the market has seen a tremendous shift in consumer behavior. Customers are connected.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 16, 2022

That’s why every ecommerce business must incorporate practices that will improve the customer service experience. Here are five best practices to improve the customer service experience. Personalize customer service and conversations. Increase the number of customer service representatives.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Shep Hyken’s Best Customer Service and Experience. Top 5 Articles to Share With Your Team: Five Customer Service Must-Do’s For 2018. That’s Not My Department” and 10 Other Phrases Customers Hate. That said, there are still plenty of other phrases and words we, as customers, hate to hear.

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Kustomer

MAY 13, 2020

Consumer expectations are changing daily, and technology has a lot to do with this. The digital age has made customers expect instant gratification; when technology makes just about any informationavailable at the click of a button, more and more people are turning to their devices for answers.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 20, 2018

Start comparing yourself to the best customer service companies you do business with. Today’s customers know what great customer service looks like. The companies and individuals who deliver amazing service set the benchmark for everyone. The concept of convenience is the new wave of customer service.

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Magellan Solutions

MAY 20, 2024

Years of relevant experience in potent leadership have guided Magellan Solutions to provide quality at a level second to none—the number one choice for businesses wanting to level up their games in customer care and operational efficiency. Employing the latest technology in delivering services.

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COPC

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Today, Nest is on the leading edge of home automation technology, specializing in wifi-connected devices like thermostats, smoke detectors and security cameras. Our Nest thermostat was having a hard time maintaining a connection to our wifi network. So it came time to call Nest’s customer care.

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ShepHyken

APRIL 28, 2017

This week on our Friends on Friday guest blog post my colleague, Murph Krajewski, writes about the importance of a single customer view when it comes to serving your customers. This will help lead you to forming important relationship with your customer. – Shep Hyken. Customer service needs customer data.

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transcosmos Information Systems

MARCH 20, 2018

We’re living in a digital world where changes in the customer service industry happen by the day. Over the recent years, the focus has been on enhancing customer support in every contact point so that the overall customer experience is always a positive one. Artificial Intelligence Solutions. Digital Channels over Voice.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

To maintain the number of loyal clients and gain new ones, customer service departments should be continuously monitored and improved to assure buyers of the best service quality. Equipping your call centers with good headsets or, in other cases, headphones could significantly influence the quality of your services.

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ShepHyken

JUNE 16, 2017

This week we feature an article by Felix Winstone who says that while technology has impacted our approach to customer service, the oldest channel of communication, voice, is the most important. Approaches to customer service are continually shifting to keep up with how people adopt new technology.

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CSM Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2018

Christmas is that time of year when there is so much more opportunity to deliver the best customer service, connecting and engaging with existing and new customers. Mandy Holford is the customer service director at Echo-U. Communicating Your Priorities . Collaboration . About the Author.

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CSM Magazine

JUNE 24, 2022

When you’re playing for real money online, you can’t afford to have subpar customer service. Casino customer service is often called upon by new players who have questions about bonus conditions or technical difficulties with online gambling software, such as withdrawal requests that do not go through.

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CSM Magazine

JULY 19, 2023

Significant resource planning efficiencies help European customer service outsourcer release valuable time back into customer care. This equates to 22,500 minutes (375 hours) saved per week, extra time that agents can devote to improving customer service. Agents handle on average 170,000 contacts every week.

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ShepHyken

DECEMBER 28, 2018

This week we feature an article by Pradeep Rathinam who writes about how we must understand what the large population of millennials expect when it comes to customer service. – Shep Hyken. Business Insider recently reported on a survey in which 69% of millennials said they learn more from technology than from people.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 19, 2018

The adoption of artificial intelligence and machine learning presents the opportunity to enhance the customer experience while maintaining an authentic and meaningful connection with those who matter most: people.”. Cameron Halcomb • Customer Experience Consultant, Emarsys • @cam_hassler • LinkedIn. Simple, right?

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