Tag: Employee Engagement

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...

Finding the balance with hybrid working

Businesses are still struggling to find the equilibrium with remote and hybrid working; ensuring that productivity and efficiency levels are high. Even though we have all been remote working at home for the past couple of years it is still new territory to navigate.  The shift...

Which changes need to be enacted to protect the wellbeing of call centre agents?

Call centres are at the heart of many large organisations. But its employees are under an increasing level of pressure to meet the rising demands of customers.  How can customer service agents ensure they are looking after their mental health? What...

Workplace AI is setting new standards for businesses 

The rapid evolution of AI technology has captured the public interest. Already, it is having a significant impact on the way we communicate with one another in our daily lives.  With further investment into chatbot technology from major players like Microsoft and Google, advancement in the space is inevitable. The integration of AI into businesses is...

What impact is the cost of living crisis having on the employee experience?

Stress in the workplace is one of the biggest threats to employers’ greatest resource: their employees. Last year alone, it led to 17 million lost working days in the UK. But despite workplace stress currently reaching record levels, according to a poll...

Improving donor experiences for charities: easing demand for the third sector

No sooner had charities weathered the impact of the peak-pandemic years, they now find themselves facing another huge challenge. The cost-of-living crisis is hitting us all hard. But could focusing on improving the customer experience that donors receive be the answer? A...

Debunking the four misconceptions of women in tech

There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise! However, common misconceptions that plague our nation’s STEM industries could mean that not enough women are given the necessary confidence, tools, and opportunities to begin a career in these subjects. Let’s take the UK tech industry, for example. A report discovered that only 17% of the IT...

The Communication & Technology Expo 2023: connecting industries from all corners of the Excel

On 22nd March 2023, I headed down to the Excel in London to visit the second day of the Communication & Technology Expo. The event was powered by the Business Revival Series, and had a plethora of industries, companies and stories...