Tag: Employee Engagement

Good CX cannot exist without good staffing

The recent Centre for Retail Research figures showed that around 120,000 retail jobs were lost last year. While some job losses could not be avoided as behemoths of the UK’s high street collapsed, other retailers are reducing staff numbers to...

Doing it deskless: the rise of gig CX, freelancers, and hybrid settings

The term ‘workspace’ has undergone several generational shifts as people are beginning to adapt to different work environments. Last year, it was recorded that more than half of employees have flexible working arrangements in their current role. The change from a permanent office set up to...

Could 2024 be defined by the thrilling convergence of employee and customer experiences?

In the fast-paced world of business, the start of a new calendar year presents a great opportunity to look in the rear-view mirror and then shift into higher gear. 2023 was characterised by shifting economic landscapes, tightening regulations, fast-changing consumer preferences and pressure to...

Successful CEOs must forget about ego & workplace politics: interviewing Capita’s Corinne Ripoche

Our team at Customer Experience Magazine is honoured to host an interview with Corinne, the trailblazing CEO of Capita Experience. This conversation will delve into her remarkable journey and insights as a female leader.  Corinne, the newly appointed CEO of Capita...

How to build resilience as a black CX entrepreneur

The American Psychological Association describes resilience as the process and outcome of successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences. Especially through mental, emotional, and behavioural flexibility.  As a Black business owner, there has been a particular need for me to develop a high level of...

A behavioural scientist’s plea for building better EX strategy

It’s all about experiences these days. At the heart of the movement is the ability for businesses to manage experience in order to be successful, or as Qualtrics puts it: “Better people experiences. Better business outcomes.” It wasn’t always like...

6 ways to create an environment for employees to thrive

What does it mean to thrive in 2023? With the year being defined by substantial inflation and the looming presence of economic downturn, numerous teams have undertaken a singular objective: streamline costs while still maximising expansion opportunities.  It goes without saying that...

Focusing on employees’ experience will help telecoms better serve their customers 

Being able to provide the same service to all in the face of rapid technological development is the major challenges that telecoms providers are currently facing up to – and the best way to help their customers is to prepare their employees. Capita have recognised that differing key industries take on different approaches to their consumers. And...

People are your business: the new age of employee experience

In June 2023, I attended Qualtrics’ X4 event in London. It was an exciting day of product demos, panel discussions, keynote speeches, and even ended on an entertainment slot by Irish comedian Dara O’Briain! In amongst the busy day, I interviewed...

The best leaders excel at relationships: 6 traits of new leadership

Relationships aren’t transactional, but in business, it’s easy to fixate on the numbers, the deals, and the deadlines. However, when you prioritise building and nurturing meaningful relationships with customers, colleagues, partners, and other stakeholders, youcan unlock a more powerful path to success. Along the way, you’ll also find greater personal and...