Category: Today’s pick

Support employee needs in the work-from-home conflict

Employees face confusion over ever-changing work-from-home or return-to-office demands. Offering a practical and balanced approach can save companies from operational chaos and an unhappy workforce, wherever they are located. The work-from-home debate rages onWhen the Mayor of London weighs in on...

Customer experience crisis in banking

Banks are struggling to stand out in a fiercely competitive market where tight margins leave little room for error. Despite significant investment in AI-driven apps and digital tools, many of these innovations have failed to resonate with customers, often making...

AI in 2025: it’s time to get it right

As AI evolves, its impact on CX will be profound as it becomes an integral part of the customer experience.“Gen AI will fundamentally change the way we interact with technology and the world,” Joana de Quintanilha, VP principal analyst at...

Can a 4-day week create a better employee experience?

The world of work is a dynamic environment, where a recent focus on flexibility has turned the topics of employee engagement and attendance into politically charged issues. Implementing a 4-day week doesn’t just affect the business, its workers, and partner...

Talkmobile punches above its weight with CX focus

At the end of 2022, Talkmobile, a UK-based mobile operator, had a Trustpilot score of 2.2 out of 5. Just two years later, it was the highest ranked mobile operator on Trustpilot with a score 4.7 out of 5. Its NPS...

Zurich Insurance ‘thinks global, acts local’ with CX strategy

Zurich Insurance by anyone’s standards is a hugely successful firm. It has nearly 60,000 employees, a presence in 200 countries and operating profit at the end of 2023 of $7.4 billion — a 21% upsurge on the previous year. Unfortunately, success...

Most retailers say generative AI boosts operational efficiency

According to a recent Syndigo report, nine out of ten retailers already use generative AI to enhance customer experiences. The most common applications include personalisation, search and discovery, and marketing and promotions, with 85% of retailers employing AI for customer...

This week in CX: time to discuss holiday shopping (already?!) and the ‘treat yourself’ phenomenon

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news.This week, we’re looking at research into how generative AI will enhance overall shopping experiences in the future, and it’s already(!) time to discuss research about holiday season shopping,...