Author: CXM Editorial

More than 20 million U.S. workers plan to skip work after Super Bowl

This year’s Super Bowl will create waves not just on the field but also in workplaces across the U.S. An estimated 22.6 million employees plan to miss work on Monday, February 12, 2025, following the big game, setting a new...

Pipedrive rolls out AI agents to support sales teams

CRM vendor Pipedrive has introduced a new AI vision featuring a network of digital agents designed to assist sales teams around the clock. The AI agents aim to streamline various aspects of the sales process while allowing sales professionals to...

How business can meet the needs of the vulnerable customer

A recent report highlights that up to 35 million British people remain unknowingly vulnerable, and increasingly reliant on digital channels for support. With many brands building focused personas of their customers, it is easy for the vulnerable to slip through...

Can a 4-day week create a better employee experience?

The world of work is a dynamic environment, where a recent focus on flexibility has turned the topics of employee engagement and attendance into politically charged issues. Implementing a 4-day week doesn’t just affect the business, its workers, and partner...

Brits still trust letters over emails, study finds

In an age of emails, texts, and endless app notifications, you’d think the humble letter was dead. Think again. New research from Quadient reveals that Brits still love their post—79% sent a letter last year, and over half (53%) say...

Consumers prioritise local retail for trust and convenience

Consumers are increasingly turning to local retailers for the trust, connection, and personalized service they offer—often willing to pay higher prices for the experience. According to data from Locally, 71% of shoppers prefer to buy from local stores, even if...

Forrester predicts Europe’s e-commerce boom: Online sales to surpass €565B by 2029

The shift back to in-store shopping post-pandemic is proving short-lived, as e-commerce in Europe is set for rapid expansion. According to Forrester’s latest forecast, e-commerce sales across the five largest European economies (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK) will...

Intradiem & Five9 maximise productivity and engagement in contact centres

Intradiem has announced an expanded partnership with Five9, combining its patented real-time automation technology with Five9’s intelligent CX platform, enabling contact centres to boost efficiency, improve agent engagement, and enhance customer interactions.“Partnering with Five9 represents a powerful synergy between two...

Churches Fire & Security and Sabio transform customer service with AI-powered insights

Churches Fire & Security has partnered with Sabio Group to enhance service efficiency through data-driven insights. As part of an in-depth Intent Capture & Analysis (IC&A) process, the company examined over 25,000 customer calls to pinpoint challenges and opportunities for...

Can AI make beauty more sustainable? L’Oréal taps IBM to try

L’Oréal and IBM are joining forces to develop what they claim is the first AI foundation model dedicated to cosmetic formulation, to try and make beauty products both smarter and greener.The collaboration will leverage IBM’s generative AI technology to analyse...