NICE inContact

MARCH 15, 2021

And with a lot of those challenges continuing in 2021, many contact centers are still struggling to manage with a variety of issues. The challenges of 2020 put contact centers agility to the test.

Contact Center 285

Contact Center Management Trends 285

GetFeedback

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Simplifying CX YouTube series video highlighting tips for building your 2021 customer experience strategy.

Strategy 370

Strategy Technology Video Tips 370

Kerry Bodine

JULY 25, 2021

Part 1 will run from 8:00am – 12:30 PT on Tuesday, September 21 & Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Part 2 will run from 8:00am – 12:30 PT on Tuesday, September 28 & Wednesday, September 29, 2021. The post Virtual Journey Mapping Bootcamp: September 2021 appeared first on Bodine & Co.

Customer Journeys 177

Customer Journeys Customer Experience How To Customers 177

Comm100

MARCH 30, 2021

The customer panic caused by the pandemic has had lingering effects on business: companies are being called to do more with less, with over 80% of consumers expecting more empathetic or more responsive service in 2021. Why is 2021 the year for omnichannel customer engagement? All for free, forever! Sign Up Free. Comm100 Free.

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Omni-Channel Customer Engagement Engagement Social Media 264

Kerry Bodine

OCTOBER 11, 2021

As I looked at Comparably’s recent ranking of the 100 companies with the happiest employees in 2021, something struck me: In one way or another, many of top-scoring companies have a strong focus on customer experience. The post The Happiest Employees of 2021 — And Their Connections to Customers appeared first on Bodine & Co.

Connections 227

Connections Employee Engagement Study Employee Experience 227

TechSee

JANUARY 4, 2022

As 2021 comes to a close, TechSee takes a look back on a memorable year, as detailed in the ‘Year in Review’ article below. Check out our year in review infographic for a visualization of TechSee’s 2021. 2021 Year in Review. Check out our year in review infographic for a visualization of TechSee’s 2021.

Self Service 109

Self Service Insurance Innovation Infographics 109

Kerry Bodine

APRIL 7, 2021

Part 1 will run from 8:00am – 12:30 PT on Tuesday, May 4 & Wednesday, May 5, 2021. Part 2 will run from 8:00am – 12:30 PT on Tuesday, May 11 & Wednesday, May 12, 2021. The post Virtual Journey Mapping Bootcamp: May 2021 appeared first on Bodine & Co. Step 2: (In)validate your hypotheses with customers.

Customer Journeys 156

Customer Journeys Customer Experience How To Customers 156

Comm100

MARCH 4, 2021

How did agent and customer experience change, and what does this mean for 2021? Read on for the key takeaways from the 2021 live chat benchmark report, then download the full report below for free with access to hundreds of data points, including the trends from 2020 and predictions for 2021. Download Now. Download Now.

Data 131

Data Omni-Channel Effort Score Report 131

Uniphore

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Its 2021 Hype Cycle for Natural Language report focuses on the latest, critical NLT innovations and how IT leaders should explore and integrate each of these capabilities into their technology stack. The post 2021 Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Natural Language Technologies appeared first on Uniphore. and/or its affiliates in the U.S.

Technology 182

Technology Chatbots Innovation Policies 182

TechSee

MAY 19, 2021

COVID-19 has resulted in a further increase in demand for service, with a January 2021 survey indicating that 65% of U.S. Based on research , more and more companies will be taking customer emotions into account in 2021 and beyond. The post 7 New Technologies to Improve Customer Service in 2021 appeared first on TechSee.

Technology 159

Technology Self Service Customer Service Competitive Advantage 159

Uniphore

JUNE 16, 2021

How to Train and Onboard (Work From Home) Contact Center Agents in 2021. How do you shorten the learning curve in the contact center and retain more agents when 91% of agents are likely to quit in 2021? There’s a Better Way to Develop High-Performing Contact Center Agents In 2021. Did you know?

Contact Center 204

Contact Center Training Call Center How To 204

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 30, 2020

As we moved into summer, my projection for normalcy moved to early 2021. Now, I’m thinking it will be late 2021. So, here’s to a realistically optimistic 2021. The post A Realistically Optimistic 2021 appeared first on Shep Hyken. I continue to plan and adjust accordingly. I don’t like this way of thinking.

Customer Service Training 153

Customer Service Training Training Customer Service Customer Focused 153

TechSee

JANUARY 26, 2021

Customer service trends: Top predictions for 2021. More empathetic customer support is a critical trajectory for customer service in 2021. A recent survey by Aberdeen of 307 contact center leaders revealed a significant surge in remote work capabilities – a whopping 52% as of June 2020, and that is expected to increase through 2021.

Trends 124

Trends Customer Service Contact Center Financial 124

ShepHyken

JANUARY 6, 2021

So, here are my Top 10 Predictions for 2021: Customers continue to get smarter. The word for 2021 will be empathy. The post Shep’s 2021 Top 10 Business Predictions appeared first on Shep Hyken. Every year I write my customer service and customer experience (CX) predictions in my Forbes.com column.

Self Service 172

Self Service Chatbots Customer Relationship Management Customer Service Training 172

eGain Blogs

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Join eGain CEO, Ashu Roy, and a CxO of a premier eGain client at their keynote presentation at KMWorld Connect 2021. KMWorld CONNECT 2021. November 15-18, 2021 | Virtual. Call & Contact Centre Expo 2021. November 16-17, 2021 | ExCel, London | In-Person. CCA Leaders’ Summit 2021. Avaya ENGAGE 2021.

Customer Experience 98

Customer Experience Self Service Conference Contact Center 98

Eptica

JANUARY 9, 2022

Date: Monday, January 10, 2022 Author: Pauline Ashenden - Demand Generation Manager Highlights from our customer service blog in 2021. Our parent company Enghouse Interactive has done just this by collecting the top posts on its 2021 blog, providing insight for the year ahead. Published on: January 10, 2022.

Customer Service 123

Customer Service Call Recording Trends Interaction 123

Heart of the Customer

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The post 2021: The Year of CX Data appeared first on Heart of the Customer. Not because of the sweatpants you wore in that Zoom meeting, or that you don’t always sing “Happy Birthday” twice when you wash your hands. I mean digital hygiene, and the need to clean your data. Each of […].

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Data Meeting ROI Metrics 132

The DiJulius Group

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Our Top Blogs from 2021 Stop Calling it a Labor Shortage—It is a Turnover Crisis How to Train your Employees to Deal with Irrational Customer Rage The Great. The post The Best Customer & Employee Experience Content of 2021 appeared first on The DiJulius Group. I recommend sharing this with your entire team. Read Full Article.

Employee Experience 118

Employee Experience Customer Experience Video Groups 118

Heart of the Customer

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Last week, I spotlighted some of our best tech-related posts from 2021. This week, as we close the book on this challenging year, I’m focusing on 2021 posts about the most important outcome of our work in CX: showing business impact. The post ICYMI, Part 2: 2021 Impact Roundup appeared first on Heart of the Customer.

Customer Experience 78

Customer Experience ROI Metrics Customers 78

ShepHyken

MAY 10, 2021

15 Unique Ideas For Inspiring Brand Loyalty In 2021 by Expert Panel. Forbes) In this article, 15 members of the Forbes Agency Council share unique ideas for connecting with customers in a way that builds genuine trust and, in turn, brand loyalty in 2021. Customers are enjoying self-service options, so give them what they want.

Customer Service 159

Customer Service Net Promoter Score Self Service Knowledge Base 159

West Monroe

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Manufacturing was hit hard in 2020 but responded well, leaving the door open for a 2021 full of growth and transformation.

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Report Consumers Industry 98

SurveySparrow

DECEMBER 6, 2021

In this article, we are going to look at 20 of the best HR conferences in 2021, both virtual and in-person conferences. Decoding Future HR 2021. WorkVision 2021. The Future of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 2021. Impact 2021. AHRD 2021 Virtual Conference. Talent Acquisition Week.

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Conference Employee Engagement Leadership Trends 98

eGain Blogs

OCTOBER 29, 2021

KMWorld Connect 2021 is happening as a virtual conference, for the second year in a row. What is KMWorld Connect 2021? What is KMWorld Connect 2021? 16 November 2021 | 11:45 am—12:00 pm ET. Join us at KMWorld Connect 2021! The post Join eGain at KMWorld Connect 2021 appeared first on eGain. Important links.

Connections 93

Connections Conference Innovation Customer Engagement 93

ShepHyken

MAY 24, 2021

Best Customer Retention Techniques for Startup in 2021 by Luke Fitzpatrick. Influencive) Here are some of the best customer retention techniques for startups in 2021, that’ll help you to not only retain and grow your customer base. The post 5 Top Customer Service Articles of the Week 5-24-2021 appeared first on Shep Hyken.

Customer Service 159

Customer Service Customer Retention Loyalty Retail 159

Heart of the Customer

DECEMBER 22, 2021

So this week, as we prepare to tie a bow on 2021, I want to draw your attention to a handful of posts from earlier this year by Heart of the Customer CTO Shawn Phillips. The post ICYMI, Part I: 2021 Tech Roundup appeared first on Heart of the Customer. Last week, I posted my prediction that 2022 will be The Year of Data Integration.

Data 78

Data ROI Metrics Analytics 78

Myra Golden

JUNE 29, 2021

Mark your Calendars for October 4 – 8, 2021, because we’re celebrating National Customer Service Week! This year’s theme is, Celebrating the Heart of Service. And I’m facilitating five online video sessions!!! After the year we’ve had, I’m so ready to celebrate with you, to celebrate with you!

Customer Service 105

Customer Service Video Customers Customer Experience Design 105

ShepHyken

APRIL 30, 2021

. Customer Service Trends For 2021 . To meet their demands, we expect to see more technology in customer support in 2021, as well as a growth in omnichannel support strategies. Here are five customer service trends to watch out for in 2021:? . Modern customers want real-time interactions that are personalized and consistent.

Customer Service 148

Customer Service Chatbots Omni-Channel Analytics 148

Kustomer

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Below are five emerging trends that we predict will shape CX in 2021. But don’t worry, 2021 isn’t going to feature any giant robots wielding machine guns. Two major trends in AI customer service software that will continue to grow in 2021 are chatbots and virtual assistants. Remember, you heard it here first.

Omni-Channel 124

Omni-Channel Customer Experience Chatbots e-support 124

ClientSuccess

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Thanks to the unique situation that 2020 presented to us, customer success industry leaders can be ultimately prepared for what 2021 will bring – even if things don’t go quite as planned. Here are 3 predictions for 2021 that will help customer success teams and leaders alike strategize, plan, and prepare: . Interested in learning more?

Customer Success 113

Customer Success Metrics CRM Trends 113

Oracle

JANUARY 21, 2021

Here are 21 CX predictions for 2021, informed by some of the top experts of customer experience. Brands will invest in research to learn more about the 2021 buyer. Data held on customers’ needs and motivations changed quickly in 2020, though the data gleaned in the 2020 shifts may no longer be relevant to 2021 consumers.

Social Media 81

Social Media Return on Investment Consumers Contact Center 81