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$75 Billion Dollars Is Lost Due to Poor Customer Service

ShepHyken

Two years ago I reported on NewVoiceMedia’s “serial switchers” report that indicated that $62 billion was lost due to poor customer service. Customers want and expect more than ever before – because that’s what we have we taught them. That failure results in 67% of customers becoming what they call “serial switchers.”

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Bad Customer Service Isn’t the Problem. A Bad Culture Is the Problem

ShepHyken

Even several years before the pandemic began, The American Customer Satisfaction Index found the overall ratings slipping, even with brands most recognized for high levels of customer service. . It’s not like companies purposely provide poor customer service. So, let’s consider what could be behind this.

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Customer Service Week: A Time to Celebrate Customers AND Employees

ShepHyken

That goes a long way toward creating a great customer experience. On the flip side, what influences poor customer service? Rudeness and apathy, not being treated like a valued customer, lack of knowledge and expertise, slow response times and having to repeat information were the top pain points for customers.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles for the Week of May 13, 2019

ShepHyken

My Comment: Just as it takes more than just good customer service to keep a customer coming back, a bad customer experience may not cause you to lose customers, either. Counter-intuitive as that may seem, the author is making the case that companies who deliver poor customer service are “most profitable.”

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The Cost of High Customer Effort

CSM Magazine

Bad customer experiences obviously damage existing customer relationships, but they can also endanger potential opportunities and erode your bottom line. Research by Microsoft found that 58% of consumers simply switch companies when they have a poor customer service experience. Another great example is Best Buy.

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3 Customer Service Tips for Marketing Agencies

CSM Magazine

If you run any kind of business, including a marketing agency, you have to become customer-obsessed and customer-focused. Your customers are the lifeblood of your company and they will make or break your overall success. You’ll both focus on and take care of your customers to meet each and every one of their needs.

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Protecting Your Contact Center Agents’ Emotional Well-Being

Playvox

In service centers, the source of managers’ lack of connection with agents often stems from a lack of training. This helps your managers make their one-on-ones with agents about connecting and can help them notice signs of burnout and distress sooner. It’s also important to understand the best way to coach each team member.