Tag: Customer service

Millennials and Gen Zers hate using the phone — what does that mean for customer and employee experience?

I got my son his first phone when he started secondary school, so he would’ve been nearly 11. We justified our decision by saying he needed one to call us in case of an emergency. Five years later, and we’re opening...

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...

This week in CX: Meta will use UK customer data to train its AI

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news. This week, we’ve been looking at the latest research in Gen Z attitudes as employees and customers, worker flexibility on their schedules and policies, and struggles that customers...

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%...

91% of consumers say customer service is key in choosing healthcare insurance

A recent Talkdesk survey has revealed that 91% of consumers consider the quality of customer service as a crucial factor in their decision to either stay with their current healthcare insurance provider or switch to a new one. “The fact that...

Frustration grows as 43% of customers can’t find answers in self-service

According to a recent Gartner survey, although many companies have invested in these capabilities, only 14% of customer service and support issues are fully resolved through self-service. The report revealed that even for “very simple” problems, only 36% of customers...

This week in CX: customers want 24/7 improved service

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news. This week, we’ve been looking at the latest research in consumer behaviour as we enter the new season, how brands need to improve their customer service and personalisation...

Lenovo’s gold award for complaint handling higlights dedication to customer satisfaction

Lenovo’s EMEA Customer Care Team has won gold for Best Complaint Handling at the European Customer Experience Awards 2024. As a central hub for resolving customer issues, the team provides quick, clear communication and personalised solutions that consistently meet or exceed...

Raiffeisen Bank Romania are the 2024 CX Team of the Year

Raiffeisen Bank Romania have been awarded the gold trophy for the CX Team of the Year at the European Customer Experience Awards 2024, organised by Awards International. “It’s truly incredible, it’s a real honour for us to receive this award. I...

Shoppers call for end to paper receipts in bid to save environment

77% of shoppers in the UK would be more likely to switch to digital receipts if they knew how many trees were cut down to produce the paper versions, new research from Yocuda has found. This research highlights how important business...