Tag: Customer service

Most important features of a sustainable city

An increasing number of people are living in cities, but the problem we face is that cities are not sustainable in their current form. As more and more people converge on a small area, it becomes challenging to meet their...

The 3 biggest benefits of contact centre AI

From smarter forecasting to call routing and IVR, artificial intelligence is increasingly embedded in how contact centres work. It’s no longer the preserve of big brands – with big budgets – but a mature, ready-to-use technology from which every contact...

35.7 million Brits don’t feel supported through the cost-of-living crisis

35.7 million British adults believe gas and energy firms aren’t fully supporting them through the cost-of-living crisis. This research reveals that only 14% of adults believe utilities provide a personal service which helps customers feel recognised. Further, only 20% of Brits...

Gartner research: conversational AI will reduce agent labour costs by 2023

According to Gartner, by 2026, conversational artificial intelligence (AI) deployments within contact centres will reduce agent labour costs by $80 billion. Worldwide end-user spending on conversational AI solutions within contact centres is forecast to reach $1.99 billion in 2022.  “Many organisations...

What impactful self-service really looks like

According to Liferay, 85% of all customer service interactions will begin on self-service by 2022. In a world where busy customers are looking for faster resolutions, available anytime and from anywhere, digital self-service is a growing priority for every contact...

Why proactive customer service is crucial during the cost-of-living crisis 

Britain’s cost-of-living crisis is worsening. Many consumers are left wondering how they will manage soaring bills as the cold months draw closer.  Earlier this month, the UK’s Big Six energy firms urged customers to contact them ahead of the winter. This...

From insight to action: the importance of your customer service

Last year, complaints about customer service were at record level. Poor service negatively impacts a company’s image and, ultimately, its business outcomes. It can also make headlines – not all publicity is good publicity. Companies should continually focus on their...

Top three trends in healthcare CX

Healthcare providers are placing more emphasis on care than ever before. That means they’re shifting to a new paradigm for service interaction that doesn’t only focus on providing patient care. But this now also aims to deliver a superior customer...

New research: 88% of senior customers feel ‘shut out’ by online brands

UK consumers over 65 hold significant digital shopping power, with 76% relying on online purchase. However, findings reveal that only 12% feel understood by brands they digitally interact with. While many in this age group are digitally-savvy, the communications options...

UK airlines still leaving customers unsatisfied and disrupted

Heathrow has warned that its 100,000 a day limit on passengers travelling through the airport might be extended. This is due to the unprecedented disruption it is still facing. New data reveals that the top UK airlines are failing to respond...