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Using AI tools may be necessity for salespeople to meet their targets

New survey research from Gartner has found that salespeople who effectively partner with AI tools are 3.7 times more likely to meet their targets than those who do not. “AI partnership involves leveraging technology skills-use-case selection and prompt engineering- to automate...

This week in CX: CX quality is at its lowest point since 2016

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news. This week, we’ve been looking at the latest research impacting employees, and the latest retail updates as we prepare for the Golden Shopping Quarter. We’re also discussing new research...

Nearly 60% of consumers plan to cut everyday purchases for holiday shopping

59% of shoppers are saying they plan to cut everyday purchases in order to prioritise gifting budgets. More than three quarters are planning to maintain or increase gift purchases this holiday season.  The findings come from Coveo’s new research report titled,...

Extra MSA boosts customer experience with major investment

Extra MSA, UK motorway services provider, has invested in new software to improve customer satisfaction. The company has partnered with Reputation to gather and analyse customer feedback, allowing for faster service improvements. The new software investment will provide valuable customer insights and...

Asos customers slam new return fee

Asos has sparked outrage among its customers after introducing a new policy that charges a return fee. The online retailer has begun charging customers £3.95 if they return items worth less than £40. This change has angered many customers, who have...

AI’s shift from hype to strategic execution

Generative AI is no longer just a buzzword.  According to CallMiner’s 2024 CX Landscape Report, 87% of global CX leaders believe that implementing generative AI is key to their customer experience (CX) and customer service teams, and 91% believe AI will help...

New employee monitoring policy opens conversations surrounding trust and transparency

To ensure a return to office-working conditions three times a week, PwC are to begin monitoring their UK employees’ working locations. PwC staff are expected to spend 60% of their work time with clients, or in the office. “PwC’s decision to...

Shift workers suffer from pay errors

A survey reveals that UK frontline shift workers frequently lose out on earned pay due to errors in their pay slips. 60% of respondents believe they need more money, 38% report late payments, and 23% say they have not received pay...

SME bosses fear doing or saying the wrong thing concerning EDI policies, new research finds

SME bosses are putting off from adopting new working practices concerning equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) policies, out of fear of doing or saying the wrong thing, a new report from Workplace Equity Commission (WEC) has found. The report specifically...

Aldi takes top spot as UK’s most affordable grocery store

Aldi has once again outperformed its rivals, taking the title of cheapest UK supermarket in August according to Which?. The consumer group compared prices of 62 popular groceries at eight major UK supermarkets. Aldi emerged as the winner, with an average...