Beyond Philosophy

JUNE 19, 2017

I’ve been flying major airlines for a long time, and like everyone else, I’ve noticed the changes – and not in a good way. As the New York Times recently reported , “Rich bonus packages for top executives are now largely tied to short-term income targets and fatter profit margins instead of customer service.”

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Help Scout

JUNE 17, 2021

We’ve all read those great customer experience stories that make us feel awed and admiring, but some of those stand-out examples can be misleading. A scalable customer experience is one that you can promise to your customers every day — not the occasional wow moments that your employees pull out on a whim.

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Michelli Experience

APRIL 18, 2017

I was going to write a blog about all the missteps involved in the United Airlines customer experience disaster. Then I started seeing an “abundance of critics” rushing out of the woodworks – some of whom clearly have never tried to help a company strike a balance between customer needs and profitability. Such things as….

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Vonage

DECEMBER 18, 2018

It was a deeply engaging and apropos discussion as many businesses embark on initiatives to transform their contact centers and deliver on the customer experience promise. In fact, the discussion organically tilted toward customer experience rather than customer service - a subtle, but noteworthy shift in being customer centric. .

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Michelli Experience

AUGUST 22, 2017

It’s hard to believe it has been seven months since United Airlines faced the first of three monumental customer experience debacles. In fairness, other airlines have faced similar flight delays due to computer-related “glitches” during the same time frame. Overbooking and United’s Technology Initiatives.

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Inbenta

JUNE 30, 2021

Chatbot examples in the travel & leisure industry. Gol Airlines. Chatbot examples in the utility industry. Chatbot examples in the retail industry. Chatbot examples in the manufacturing industry. Chatbot examples in the healthcare industry. Chatbot examples in the healthcare industry. TravelClub.

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QuestionPro Audience

AUGUST 30, 2018

Steps for developing a Guttman Scale with Examples. Guttman Scale Applications with Examples. For instance, “On a scale of 0-10, how satisfied are you with the service of this airline?” – can be indicated with unidimensional answer options. Bogardus scale is a populat example of the Guttman scale.

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Steve DiGioia

APRIL 17, 2017

lets highlight some great examples of service This original article was written by Steve DiGioia. April is Customer Loyalty Month. To celebrate, I share a few examples of great service that were submitted by the loyal readers of this blog. I hadn’t gotten but just a few feet from the door and I started sneezing.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 31, 2023

As an example, if I order a soda at a restaurant, I like the idea of refills. Southwest knows that when other airlines charge for something that they don’t, it can be perceived as free. Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. It’s not really free.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 10, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. If I had to sum these up in one word, I would say these fall under the category of “friendly,” which, according to our customer service and CX research , is a top reason customers will say, “I’ll be back!”

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Kustomer

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Welcome to The Kustomer Service Pulse , a new series on the Kustomer blog where we share our point of view on customer service experiences that showcase how companies can create unforgettable moments with their customers, drive impact for their business, and elevate their brands. replied the customer.

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Kustomer

JANUARY 2, 2024

Welcome to The Kustomer Service Pulse , a new series on the Kustomer blog where we share our point of view n customer service experiences that showcase how companies can create unforgettable moments with their customers, drive impact for their business, and elevate their brands.

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Michelli Experience

APRIL 25, 2017

Here are a few examples: Frequent interactions that involve saying “no” to customers. Here are a few examples: Frequent interactions that involve saying “no” to customers. Customers must yield control. For airline customers, that reliance occurs in a metal tube at 30,000 feet.

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Steve DiGioia

APRIL 17, 2017

lets highlight some great examples of service This original article was written by Steve DiGioia. April is Customer Loyalty Month. To celebrate, I share a few examples of great service that were submitted by the loyal readers of this blog. I hadn’t gotten but just a few feet from the door and I started sneezing.

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NICE inContact

AUGUST 9, 2018

In a previous blog, I outlined 14 different metrics that contact centers should be tracking to improve customer experience. In this blog, I outline 3 critical customer service metrics that organizations are using to answer broader business questions including: Are my customers happy with my products and services?

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 18, 2021

and asked them numerous questions about topics related to customer service, customer experience, loyalty, reviews, and more. We asked customers to rate various customer service experiences on a scale of one to five, in which a score of one signified not important at all with five being very important.

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NICE inContact

AUGUST 9, 2018

In a previous blog, I outlined 14 different metrics that contact centers should be tracking to improve customer experience. In this blog, I outline 3 critical customer service metrics that organizations are using to answer broader business questions including: Are my customers happy with my products and services?

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InMoment XI

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Customer retention rates and customer service can be improved by using AI to actively listen for qualitative feedback and elicit more valuable responses. This efficiency reduces the manual effort required for data analysis, freeing up resources and enabling teams to focus on strategic decision-making and customer interactions.

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NICE inContact

AUGUST 9, 2018

In a previous blog, I outlined 14 different metrics that contact centers should be tracking to improve customer experience. In this blog, I outline 3 critical customer service metrics that organizations are using to answer broader business questions including: Are my customers happy with my products and services?

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ShepHyken

JUNE 20, 2023

From these stories – and there are plenty more just like them – here are a few lessons we can take away: Customer Service Training: Many problems can be avoided with good customer service training. There is the soft-skill side of customer service, being friendly and empathetic.

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ShepHyken

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

And both dealerships – Ford and Ferrari – provide stellar customer service. While both may appreciate a good customer experience, one wants a different product experience.   Here’s another example. All customers should be treated equally, with respect and dignity. The answer is simple.

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Helen Dewdney

OCTOBER 7, 2021

The CMA cited lack of clarity in law, stating that it could not be “sufficiently certain that it would be able to secure refunds for customers of British Airways”. In the past, where airlines have tried to get out of paying refunds and test cases have been brought a precedent has been set. Law not clear. Precedents.

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Bold360

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Great customer service is some of the most effective marketing your company can do. Study after study shows that people love sharing good customer experiences with their friends and family. And thanks to social media, stories of great customer service can become national headlines overnight.

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ShepHyken

AUGUST 17, 2022

It was one of the most powerful customer service and experience books at the time, and the content aligned perfectly with my idea of creating Moments of Magic for our customers. Anytime a customer comes into contact with a business, however remote, they have an opportunity to form an impression. .

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CSM Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Customer service, often seen as the heart of a business, is the assistance and advice provided by a company to those people who buy or use its products or services. It operates as a key touchpoint between a business and its customers – a platform where relationships are built, trust is established, and loyalty is earned.

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Michelli Experience

APRIL 18, 2017

I was going to write a blog about all the missteps involved in the United Airlines customer experience disaster. Then I started seeing an “abundance of critics” rushing out of the woodworks – some of whom clearly have never tried to help a company strike a balance between customer needs and profitability. Such things as….

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ShepHyken

MAY 16, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Are You Tracking the Customer Service Metrics That Really Count? My Comment: We kick off this week’s Top Five roundup with an excellent article about the best customer service metrics. Yes, metrics matter.

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Experience Investigators by 360Connext

DECEMBER 14, 2021

That means that customers, employees and humans are dealing with anxieties and frustrations in ways that have led to some unfortunate or even dangerous situations. There were more air rage incidents this year than in any year since the airline industry started recording these types of situations, for example.

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SurveySparrow

OCTOBER 13, 2023

How can we use this stream of information to improve customer satisfaction , streamline operations, and increase efficiency? In this blog, we will explore the concept of feedback looping, including its significance, real-world examples, and the transformative impact it can have on businesses. What is a Feedback Loop?

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Beyond Philosophy

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Both understand (in the case of Sir Richard at Virgin Group) and understood (in the case of Herb Kelleher at Southwest Airlines) the value of putting people and customers first, HR practice second. Among airlines, working in a supportive, trusting, fun, responsive and energetic culture isn’t confined to staff at Virgin.

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Beyond Philosophy

JANUARY 18, 2017

airlines, sizing them up according to factors that matter to travelers, including delays, on-time arrivals and lost baggage. Overall, the newspaper reported, airlines did a better job on some measures in 2016 than in 2015, with 7 percent fewer late arrivals. The Wall Street Journal has released its annual scorecard of U.S.

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Vonage

MARCH 8, 2016

Back this vision up with customer service education and other measures and you can transform your business for the better. Your engaging service vision is one of the “12 Building Blocks for an Uplifting Service culture” we teach at UP! Your Service. An engaging service vision is fundamental.

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LiveChat

APRIL 14, 2017

United Airlines is a company that proves that aviation disaster can happen before the plane goes up. As you might suspect, the whole situation caused a social media outrage over United Airlines, however, as time has passed, everyone stopped talking about it. Four airline employees were needed in Louisville, so they needed four seats.

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ECXO

JULY 23, 2024

They lead by example, showing empathy, humility, and dedication to the well-being of their employees. As a result, this creates an environment where employees feel valued, motivated, and empowered to deliver outstanding customer service. Empowered and skilled employees are more likely to deliver superior customer service.

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ShepHyken

MARCH 26, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Southwest Airlines Had a Brilliant Reaction When a Passenger’s Wi-Fi Wouldn’t Work by Bill Murphy Jr. How Chewy Built a $3 Billion Business Based on Customer Experience by Mike DuPuy.

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ShepHyken

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: This is a fun article to read, starting off with this question: Is your customer experience strategy a Broadway hit? The examples used in the article come from Starbucks, Disney, Apple, and Ritz-Carlton.

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ijgolding

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

We like to talk about what good customer service (CS) can do for a business, but what about at the other end of the spectrum? Can it knock your customers’ belief in your brand? The hidden dangers of bad customer service. But bad customer service can even affect how sensitive customers are to prices changing.

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