Author: CXM Editorial

Workers will only come back to the office with the promise of a pay rise

42% of London workers would want a pay rise if they had to return to the office full-time for work, a report from Bloomberg intelligence has found. Over a third over the Londoners wanting a pay rise indicated they would...

UK teachers offered incentives to make the job easier and more flexible

Due to an escalating crisis in teacher recruitment and retention, new incentives are being offered to make the job more appealing. This includes two free periods a week to give them a later start and lie-in, a nine-day fortnight, and...

Gen Z speaks out: meet us on WhatsApp or risk losing our loyalty

A recent survey by CommBox shows that Gen Z (16-24-year-olds) prefer to interact with companies using native channels such as WhatsApp and Instagram. This is a critical opportunity for shops looking to engage younger consumers since Generation Z is vocal...

US consumers are losing hope in saving the planet. Can brands help?

US consumers are growing increasingly pessimistic about their ability to save the planet, reveals the latest study by Mintel. The Global Outlook on Sustainability report highlights a growing crisis in eco-confidence, as fewer consumers believe there is still time to save...

Shoppers call for end to paper receipts in bid to save environment

77% of shoppers in the UK would be more likely to switch to digital receipts if they knew how many trees were cut down to produce the paper versions, new research from Yocuda has found. This research highlights how important business...

AI is reshaping customer experience for faster, personalised service

According to a recent survey by TaskUs, over 75% of businesses are implementing or planning to leverage generative AI (Gen AI) to transform customer service and operations. This move aims to streamline CX by boosting agent-assist capabilities, enhancing content development,...

Personalisation isn’t working: more than half of consumers see irrelevant ads

Despite the recognised significance of personalisation for marketing efforts, more than half (56%) of consumers have admitted to still seeing ads that aren’t relevant to them. This follows news from this summer that Google had reverted on their plans to...

Only 17% of Brits can recognise when they’re using AI

New research has revealed that over 4 in 5 consumers don’t recognise when they’re using AI. This follows recent news that the UK, EU, US, and more have signed the first legal agreement on AI. Sopro’s new study has found...

To AI or not to AI: 92% of customers say NO to AI agents

Intradiem’s latest research highlights a significant disconnect between contact center leaders’ priorities and consumer preferences. According to the findings, 92% of customers prefer interacting with human agents over AI-driven bots in contact centres. While businesses are increasingly focused on the...

Consumers start holiday shopping early amid concerns over in-store prices

According to a new Gartner survey, 32% of customers plan to start their holiday shopping before November of this year. The study reveals changing shopping habits, with only 14% of U.S. consumers planning to spend more than the previous year....