Tag: Customer service

Four signs your customer is a quiet critic, and how to give them a voice

Last year a new trend emerged in the workplace: quiet quitting.  Dissatisfied employees, unhappy in their roles, stopped communicating with their employers and kept their complaints and feedback to themselves. Instead of raising their concerns, these disenfranchised employees are now doing the...

How to continue the fight for Net Zero in the age of crisis and vulnerability

We’re facing tumultuous times as of late. Global warming and the increasing necessity for a new sustainable life are pressing issues to tackle head on, and fast. But at the same time, we’re seeing the general population plunged into vulnerable...

The new era of customer centricity in a disruptive market

Some of the global changes in recent years have disrupted and forced businesses to pivot and adapt to continue to trade. Whereas, others have increased the opportunity for companies to meet customer needs better. But are businesses more or less customer centric...

Digital transformation takes flight as millennials jet to the sky

The pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to the travel industry, forcing airlines to navigate through a period of uncertainty and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances. Thus, digital transformation emerged as a vital lifeline, providing innovative solutions to tackle these new challenges. Accordingly, 69 per-cent of travellers who contacted the...

The modern retail customer wants more than just an experience

Consumer attitudes and behaviours are changing. People are seeking value from their shopping, and while price will be the ultimate purchase driver, there is a reluctance to compromise on convenience and values. Expectations of service, retail technology and sustainability are rising. The future of...

Banks can better support vulnerable customers with better UX

In May 2022, the FCA announced that 47% of UK adults showed one or more characteristics of vulnerability. This is up from 46% in February 2020, which equates to an increase of 0.9 million adults from 24.0 million to 24.9 million...

How hospitality leaders should prepare for travel spending spike

The U.S. travel association has estimated travel spending will increase by 48% in 2023, compared to the pandemic low in 2020. And as expected, the year has got off to a strong start. In January, Barclays reported a 66% increase in travel spending compared to 2022, in spite of the cost of living crisis.  One thing is for certain – hospitality...

From crisis to CX excellence – the opportunity for growth

Brexit, the pandemic, war in Europe, supply chain issues – and now, the cost-of-living crisis. It’s hard to recall a more challenging few years in living memory. And not only in the UK – another factor that has been so distinct about the recent hardships is...

Creating and measuring value of service: the healthcare industry perspective with Leslie Pagel

The healthcare industry across the world has entered an era of vulnerability. We are facing staff shortages, a cost of living crisis, and general anxiety among workers and patients. Maintaining a high standard of service has become increasingly challenging.  However, there...

Developing high-quality payment solutions during tech evolution: an interview with Delia Pedersoli

The fintech industry has undergone significant changes in the past three years due to technological advancements. This trend will only continue with the acceleration of generative AI that is expected to change consumer ownership and control over the payment services.  Many...