Category: Customer Experience

It’s the end of Phone Support as we Know it (and I Feel Fine)

I rarely use and never want to pick up my phone anymore. That is, the phone part of the phone. I happily use my mobile phone all of the time – to communicate, read, and for entertainment. But using the...

CX Perception and Reality Highlighted in Study

A new report analyses the gaps between brands’ perceptions of the Customer Experiences they deliver and the reality. Zendesk Inc has revealed insights from more than 9,000 small and midsize companies, and while results indicate differences in their ability to meet the growing...

Rise of the Eco-Conscious Customer and the Impact on Retail

A majority of young British customers say they would reconsider their spending behaviours if retailers were better at communicating the environmental impact of their purchases. In new research from inRiver, 1,500 UK consumers between the ages of 16-44 were quizzed on sustainable shopping and...

DEWA Boosts CX With Smart Response Service

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has launched its new Smart Response Service for electricity and water technical notifications, in a boost to Customer Experience. The Smart Response Service features early self-diagnosis of technical interruption within homes, reducing the necessary...

Star Power: Rise of the Review Culture

Are online ratings and reviews important to your business? They should be, as the influence of online product reviews on consumers continues to grow. Recently, Brightpearl conducted a survey of consumers, which reveals just how much we now rely on...

Freshworks Teams With DWP to Help Jobseekers Find Work

Global innovator in customer engagement software Freshworks Inc has been chosen by the UK Government to run its Find a job service. The company has been chosen by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) and will provide the support and...

Customer Expectations Wake-up call for Social Housing Providers

Social housing providers need to learn from organisations like Amazon and Royal Mail if they are to meet the expectations of their customers, according to a new report. A poll of almost 6,000 social housing customers shows that more than four-in-five...

UK Business Awards: 2019 Finalists Announced

The finalist line-up for the 2019 UK Business Awards has been unveiled, with a host of firms preparing to compete in  London for a title this November. Hosted by Awards International, which brings events including the UK Customer Experience Awards to...

Why Contact Centres Should Think Before They Speak

We’re flush with new ways to engage with customers, but businesses should be more data-driven, rather than simply throwing more manpower on the frontlines. In the era of new contact centre touchpoints, the touchpoints themselves matter less and less because...

Five Ways to Test Your Customer Recovery Loop

Customer service is a vital part of obtaining and retaining business. In fact, 73 percent of buyers indicate that Customer Experience is an important factor in their purchasing decisions. To ensure they are servicing their customers in the best way...