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72% of Gen Z reject middle management- is this a leadership crisis in the making?

Recent research from Robert Walters has revealed growing disillusionment among younger UK professionals regarding middle management roles, with over half of Generation Z professionals (those born between 1997 and 2010) expressing no desire to pursue these positions.According to the study,...

Half of US consumers are engaging in live shopping

Insights from VTEX’s latest survey on live shopping reveal growing popularity, yet a significant gap in consumer awareness regarding when and where these events are taking place.The survey, conducted with 1,000 respondents aged 18 and older, found that 45% have...

72% of UK leaders report losing employees to flexible workplaces

According to a new Remote report, nearly three-quarters (72%) of hiring leaders in the UK have lost employees to companies that provide them with more flexible working conditions in the past six months. The survey also found that 84% of...

Happy contact centre agents lead to happier customers

A recent study by Intradiem has revealed that 97% of contact centre leaders believe agent tenure directly impacts customer satisfaction (CSAT), with 46% reporting that longer-tenured agents tend to achieve higher CSAT scores. The study highlights the critical role of...

Customers are losing millions of pounds from energy and broadband firms

A new Which? survey has found that energy and broadband UK customers have lost an estimated £298 million and 27.3 million hours to poor customer service. In the past year, 45% of respondents had contacted their broadband supplier, and 42%...

UK consumer confidence falls sharply in September

Consumer confidence in the U.K. has sharply declined in September, reflecting concerns over personal finances and economic conditions. With borrowing costs expected to remain high following the Bank of England’s decision to hold interest rates, research group GfK reported a...

Half of employers overlook tailored benefits for gender and age groups

A survey by Towergate Health & Protection showed that although 76% of employers receive requests for more tailored benefits, nearly half (44%) still offer the same perks to all employees, regardless of age, lifestyle, or risk factors. In addition, 40%...

Customer service outsourcing Philippines: PITON-Global on the importance of CX in the front and back-office

In an era where customer experience (CX) has become crucial for business success, companies across industries are increasingly prioritising exceptional customer service to both attract new clients and retain loyal ones. The Philippines, with its cost-efficient operations, skilled talent, and...

US Customer Experience Awards 2024: The Winners Are Here

The prestigious US Customer Experience Awards 2024 has chosen this year’s best of the best in customer experience across the United States. The live online event brought together leading professionals and organisations committed to excellence in customer service.Winners announcementsThe highlight...

UK Business Awards open for entries and partnerships announcements 

Our partners at Awards International are delighted to officially announce the beginning of the UK Business Awards (UKBA) for 2024! This prestigious awards programme honours and celebrates the inspiring efforts of micro, small, medium and large organisations in business excellence and...