Author: CXM Editorial

Consumers demand more choice on payment methods as spending habits change

Over half (56%) of worldwide consumers have changed their spending habits over the last year. Not only are they becoming more price conscious, but are demanding more payment choices. 43% of consumers have abandoned their online shopping basket if the...

The 40-hour workweek is now unsuitable for productivity levels

76% of working UK professionals have stated that the current 40-hour full-time workweek does not suit them. The new research comes from the talent solutions firm Robert Walters. The current work model is being viewed as no longer representative of...

GoTo adds over 40 features to Connect platform to foster CX

GoTo has added over 40 features to its Connect platform. The updates, which are designed to enhance the customer experience, offer businesses improved data analytics, streamlined workflows, and enhanced AI-driven interactions.  “Providing a seamless customer experience is no longer a luxury for...

Employees need more support across a variety of health and social issues

Employers are now expecting an increased level of demanded support from their employees across a variety of issues, including in fertility, addiction, gender identity and neurodiversity. Although traditional areas of heath and wellbeing support are still expected to see a...

Amazon take part in trial for UK drone use

Amazon are among a group of organisations who have been selected for a trial testing drones for business use in the UK. The trial will focus on gathering data on how the drones detect and avoid other aircraft. “Our goal...

Risk management drives supply chain revamp

73% of companies have significantly changed their supply chain networks in the past two years. These adjustments are driven by building resilience and flexibility rather than simply cutting costs. Gartner surveyed over 400 senior supply chain executives worldwide to understand their...

Luxury retailers head to Central London streets for top in-store shopping results

New data from CBRE found that central London retail investment volumes increased 71% quarterly, totalling £424m in the second quarter 2024. Luxury retailers now flood to Bond Street and Oxford Street particularly for higher foot traffic and sales success. In Oxford Street,...

Customers not able to resolve their simple self-service issues

Only 14% of customer service and support issues are fully resolved in self-service. Even “very simple” issues are only resolved 36% of the time in self-service. The new research comes from a Gartner survey. “While 73% of customers use self-service...

Sigma Connected deploys AI platform to clear up call quality

Call centre operator, Sigma Connected has deployed an AI-powered noise cancellation platform to clear up the sound quality of its voice calls. Sigma started testing Iris Clarity in February of this year and has since optimised hundreds of thousands of...

This week in CX: are customer 30-day free trials still worth it?

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news. This week, we’ve been looking at the latest research in EX and HR spaces. Full annual leave allowances are not being used, and new recruits aren’t compromising on...