ShepHyken

MARCH 25, 2024

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Through chatbots and empathy simulators are transforming customer service by taking over tasks traditionally done by humans, such as speech recognition, empathy, and decision-making. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Hotels 83

Hotels Loyalty Programs Customer Service Hospitality 83

Happy or Not

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Exceptional customer service goes beyond simply addressing customer inquiries—it involves anticipating needs, personalizing customer interactions, and delighting customers at every touchpoint. Within six months, JACK & JONES saw a significant improvement, with customer satisfaction scores rising by 35%.

Examples 36

Examples Customer Service Case Study Hospitality 36

Vonage

OCTOBER 2, 2017

When a business clearly defines its customer service culture in its mission statement, values and goals, great things can happen. A great example of how a finely crafted mission statement can create a customer service culture comes out of Singapore. Your Service” books and founder of UP! Your Service.

Culture 174

Culture Hotels Customer Service Hospitality 174

Vonage

JULY 13, 2017

When a business clearly defines its customer service culture in its mission statement, values and goals, great things can happen. A great example of how a finely crafted mission statement can create a customer service culture comes out of Singapore. Key learning point to customer service culture.

Culture 174

Culture Customer Service Hotels Hospitality 174

ShepHyken

JANUARY 25, 2021

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Real Leaders) The title of this story is a line we use at my house when a product or service is unusually challenging. Customer service expert Chip Bell sets the stage with a story. Package” by Chip Bell.

Customer Service 162

Customer Service Guest Experience Loyalty Programs Hospitality 162

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Elevating Customer Experience: Embracing Hospitality as the Foundation by Charles Ryan Minton (Newsweek) When it comes to providing exceptional customer experiences, few industries excel quite like the hotel business.

Customer Service 70

Customer Service Hospitality Hotels Customer Retention 70

Bill Quiseng

APRIL 18, 2021

Social media is bad for customer service. Whether ranting or raving, customers are telling stories online about businesses whether those businesses are listening or not. But I am not against monitoring social media or using it as a responsive customer service channel. QUI CUSTOMER SERVICE LEADERSHIP STRATEGY.

Social Media 167

Social Media Customer Service Self Service Customers 167

ShepHyken

AUGUST 2, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Experience Strategies to Annoy or Delight Your Customers by Phil Britt. CMSWire) Let’s be frank: no company goes out of its way to produce miserable customer experiences. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 99

Customer Service Hospitality Ecommerce Tips 99

Micah Solomon

OCTOBER 18, 2018

The author, Micah Solomon, is an author, consultant, influencer, keynote speaker, and trainer in customer service, customer experience, customer service culture, and hospitality. What is internal customer service–a good, workable definition? email, chat, web).

Customer Service Training 40

Customer Service Training Training Customer Service Hospitality 40

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Ways Digital Evolution Has Changed Customers’ Ideas About Patience by Scott Clark. Fred Reggie) Take a look at your business and ask yourself, “Does our business serve our customers or does it serve us?

Net Promoter Score 70

Net Promoter Score Customer Service Hospitality Hotels 70

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Hospitality Net) We are officially on the eve of a new year, already moving through the holiday season at the signature blink-and-you-might-miss-it pace that is seemingly synonymous with this time of year.

Customer Service 74

Customer Service Hospitality e-support eBook 74

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

While he’s in the hospitality industry, this could apply to any type of business. There have most likely been times that many of us have fallen short in taking care of our customers. I think you’ll agree that you don’t have to be in the hotel or hospitality industry to benefit from answering these questions.

Hospitality 169

Hospitality Customer Experience Hotels Feedback 169

ShepHyken

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. 4 Ways to Level Up Your Customer Service in 2021 by Reuben Yonatan. Fast Company) Providing exceptional customer service is a tried and tested way for brands to stand out and succeed. by Max Starkov.

Customer Service 77

Customer Service Hospitality Rewards Programs Self Service 77

ShepHyken

AUGUST 6, 2024

Recently, I had the privilege of being a keynote speaker on customer experience at a company’s quarterly event. Following the speech, the CEO shared an insight into their approach to customer service and CX, comparing it to a medical emergency room. This reminded me of commercials I remember seeing when I was a kid.

Hospitality 86

Hospitality Customer Service Training Customers Course 86

ShepHyken

MAY 28, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Cramer sat down with Apple’s SVP of services Eddy Cue earlier Tuesday at the inaugural CNCB CEO Summit in Santa Barbara. Driving accelerated, sustainable growth while delighting customers is a complex puzzle.

Customer Service 66

Customer Service Hospitality Customer Centricity B2C 66

ShepHyken

JULY 14, 2021

How do you say Yes to every customer request ? Is this customer service utopia? Both of these authors have a hospitality background. The idea is that they come up with ways to take care of a customer, but if they feel they are forced to use, “No” for an answer, they go to their manager or supervisor for support.

How To 171

How To Hotels Hospitality Transportation 171

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. My Comment: If you’ve been following my work, then you know I’m a huge fan of the employee experience driving the customer experience, which is what this article is about. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 68

Customer Service Employee Experience B2C Hospitality 68

Bill Quiseng

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Today’s course is a prerequisite for business professionals in the B2C or hospitality industry. This is not a customer service training class. Training is finite, usually one to three days. And training is top-down, one-way “I know everything, you know nothing” instruction. Welcome to CX 101.

B2C 78

B2C Customer Service Training Hospitality Training 78

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Gift Experiences Can Create an Emotional Connection With Customers by Wise Marketer Staff. Excellent Customer Service? My Comment: Let’s take a lesson from the hospitality industry.

Customer Service 147

Customer Service Loyalty Programs B2B Competitive Advantage 147

ShepHyken

MAY 24, 2023

A hospital may be known for its compassionate treatment and commitment to taking care of its patients, but if patients are in great pain, they may not be able to “enjoy” the experience you provide. So do your best, and remember, sometimes customers are just having a bad day! Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.

Sports 136

Sports Hospitality Customer Service Training Customers 136

ShepHyken

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Talkdesk Research Reveals the Role of Customer Service in Driving Consumer Loyalty Will Expand Beyond Support. customer experience, I had the pleasure of interviewing A.J. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Customer Service 74

Customer Service Hospitality Contact Center Loyalty 74

ShepHyken

MARCH 2, 2020

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. CX Is Broken: Five Takeaway’s From NTT Ltd’s 2020 Customer Experience Benchmarking Report by Stan Phelps. Shep Hyken is a customer service expert, professional speaker and New York Times bestselling business author.

Customer Service 107

Customer Service Hospitality Hotels Loyalty 107

ShepHyken

MARCH 28, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Harvard Business Review) Most people believe — and research backs them up — that great customer experience drives revenue growth. Hospitality Net) Why do so many hotel loyalty programs fail? Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Loyalty Programs 66

Loyalty Programs Customer Service Hotels Entertainment 66

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. The Great CX Debate: Should Customer Experiences Be Effortless or Exceptional? Here are 100 of the strangest things retailers have been asked by customers. Here are my top five picks from last week. by Jon Picoult.

Customer Service 98

Customer Service Retail Interaction Hospitality 98

ShepHyken

APRIL 8, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. To Provide the Best Customer Experience, Be Proactive by Frank Konkel. NextGov) “Be where your customers are” and other helpful tips from customer experience professionals.

Customer Service 107

Customer Service Hotels Hospitality Government 107

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. I call it The Convenience Revolution , and I’ve written an entire book about it and how you can use convenience to take your customer service to the next level. Save the Customer. Here’s Why.

Customer Service 79

Customer Service Hospitality Chatbots Hotels 79

ShepHyken

JULY 8, 2019

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Roger Dooley) Internet service providers and cable TV services have the lowest customer satisfaction ratings of all rated industries in one survey. 10 Best Things about Customer Contact Week 2019!

Customer Service 121

Customer Service Social Media Customer Experience Professionals Customer Care 121

ShepHyken

JUNE 6, 2022

Each week I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. They could grow 10x faster, however, their obsession with their operational excellence, customer experience, and internal culture will not allow them to compromise any of those for more units and higher sales.

Customer Service 70

Customer Service Loyalty Programs Hotels Loyalty 70

Vonage

NOVEMBER 24, 2016

But what a challenge for committed service providers! Creating a customer service culture that works can be done. Should your customer service culture be reserved and polite, or outgoing and friendly? The best style to choose will depend on the customer service culture in your establishment.

Culture 120

Culture Customer Service Entertainment Hospitality 120

Michel Falcon Experience

JANUARY 3, 2020

Continuously provide superior customer service skills education/workshops to ALL employees. In thinking about the year to come, I’ve identified three customer service skills that I believe your employees can learn from. These are the same three customer service skills that I will be sharing with my team in 2020.

Customer Service 99

Customer Service Strategy Culture Call Center 99

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Each week I read a number of customer service articles from various online resources. 3 Techniques to Help you Really Understand your Customers by Shay Namdarian. Every employee – and that includes top executives – should experience what every customer experiences. Here are my top five picks from last week.

Customer Service 84

Customer Service Hospitality Customer Centricity Competitive Advantage 84

ShepHyken

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Disney Institute teaches the Disney way in the form of courses on customer service and experience, leadership, and more. The Ritz-Carlton has a team of trainers that companies hire to learn the secrets of creating world-class hospitality and service. Other brands have gone down this path. Follow on Twitter: @Hyken.

Industry 161

Industry Hospitality Leadership Customer Service Training 161

Service Untitled

MARCH 28, 2012

In the midst of arguments on the Affordable Health Care programs, it is interesting to delve into this year’s Medicare push for improved customer service in the hospital venue. Here is just a sampling of what patients are asked: Did the nurses and doctors communicate well during your hospital stay?

Hospitality 49

Hospitality Customer Service Customer Service Representative Customer Satisfaction 49

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Here is another customer service horror story about a woman who was so fixated on a process that it almost cost her “customer” his life. . My friend Jerry went to the emergency room of his local hospital. Managing the reception and registration process in a hospital is tricky. He was in excruciating pain.

Hospitality 89

Hospitality Customer Service Training Training Customer Service 89

ShepHyken

JANUARY 8, 2023

Each week, I read many customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Experience Predictions for 2023 by Dan Gingiss (Dan Gingiss) It’s a new year, so why not start it off right with some powerful customer experience predictions from the world’s foremost experts? Look no further!

Customer Service 48

Customer Service Hotels Hospitality Social Media 48

CSM Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2022

A customer service advisor should have strong communication skills, both written and verbal. They should be able to speak clearly and confidently, and also be able to listen attentively to customers. Customer service basics. Providing good customer service is essential for any business, large or small.

Customer Service 52

Customer Service Guidelines Hospitality Communication 52

ShepHyken

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Each week I read a number of customer service and customer experience articles from various resources. Customer Service Rookie Mistakes That Could Be Tarnishing Your Business Image! CustomerThink) Let’s face it, poor customer care support service can cost a business a fortune! by Deeksha Dadu.

Customer Service 92

Customer Service Self Service Customer Centricity Video 92