Author: CXM Editorial

Consumers are shopping while streaming, scrolling, and browsing

According to a recent report by Salsify, 69% of shoppers are making purchases while simultaneously engaging in other activities—whether watching movies, browsing YouTube, or scrolling TikTok. Many consumers even juggle multiple distractions at once while shopping, highlighting the rise of...

Public voting closes on CXMStars

Voting has closed on this year’s edition of the CXMStars. The list of the top 50 CX influencers and professionals will be published on 10th February.This year’s competition received nearly 200 nominations from Europe, the US, the Middle East, India...

How blame culture drowns out the positives of diversity

Did Donald Trump’s “blame diversity” reaction to the Washington DC plane crash shock you? Imagine if someone in your business blamed diversity for a negative result or problematic product launch.   Or, perversely, they complained about diversity as the company...

Deskless workers feel ignored because companies fumble communication

Businesses may claim to prioritise their workforce, but a new survey suggests millions of employees are being left out of the conversation. Firstup’s latest Deskless Communication Survey reveals a major disconnect between organisations and their frontline staff, those who aren’t...

European enterprises are betting on GenAI for automation

As many as 85% of enterprises are either exploring or actively deploying GenAI to enhance automation, and European businesses are at the forefront of this shift. The latest ISG report highlights how GenAI and agentic AI are reshaping industries, streamlining...

Scroll, click, buy: How social media is reshaping consumer habits

The days of shopping carts and checkout lines are fading fast. U.S. consumers are now making purchases with a simple scroll and a tap. According to GRIN’s 2025 Modern Consumer Survey, 67% of Americans buy through social media at least...

UK employees work 215 hours of unpaid overtime each year

UK professionals are logging an average of 215.8 hours of unpaid overtime annually, with 42% receiving no compensation for their extra work. According to new research by HiBob, this equates to £4,022 worth of unpaid labour per employee, based on...

Alvaria and UJET partner to elevate cloud contact centre capabilities

Alvaria has partnered with UJET to deliver an integrated platform to enhance compliance, optimize outbound engagement, and redefine how businesses connect with customers.This partnership combines Alvaria’s compliant outbound technology with UJET’s advanced AI-driven contact centre capabilities, providing a solution that...

This week in CX: smaller raises, AI bosses & office debates 

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news.This week, we’ve been exploring the widespread misconceptions about the downfall of DEI, the growing trust in AI for critical workplace decisions, and the debate over whether office...

Over 50% of consumers purchased gift cards during the holidays

In a holiday shopping season that saw retail sales grow by 4% over 2023, gift cards emerged as the stars, showing significant year-over-year growth. According to Blackhawk Network (BHN), 56% of surveyed consumers reported purchasing a gift card this holiday...