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Does a lack of human interaction cost businesses money?

Vonage

Last year, Amazon announced that it employs 45,000 robots across 20 fulfillment centers; Yobot the robot ensures customers enjoy conversation-free service at Yotel’s pod hotel in New York; and "chatbots" continue to help businesses deliver everything from online banking to checking in for flights.

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Here’s a New Word: Skimpflation

ShepHyken

I recently went to breakfast at a hotel. Rather than deliver a poor customer service experience, they felt it was better to shut down part of the restaurant. It’s not that they want to do it. They have no choice. . There was a line, yet there were a number of open tables. I asked the manager why we couldn’t be seated.

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Common customer service mistakes to fix ASAP

Vonage

Customer service is not always easy to pull off, and it's certainly not something that “just takes care of itself” or is “just common sense.” However, there are some parts of delivering great customer service–or, more accurately, avoiding poor customer service–that are straightforward, easy to fix, and high-impact.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles for the Week of June 24, 2019

ShepHyken

The customer service you provide would be… Amazing! Poor customer service can impact more than just those who experience it by Kristen Dalli. Consumer Affairs) Most consumers can relate to either seeing or experiencing poor customer service, whether it’s at a restaurant, hotel, or the grocery store.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles for the Week of April 8, 2019

ShepHyken

Here are some reminders of what it takes to keep your customers happy – and coming back. Hotel Guest Service: Being Capable Is Not Enough by Steve Curtin. Hotel Executive) Having been enticed by all the images of the specialty cocktail, I was looking forward to ordering one. A good service opportunity went bad.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles for the Week of July 9, 2018

ShepHyken

I enjoyed the author’s sarcastic approach to what companies do to fail their customers. (I I especially like the first one, which is to treat new customers better than your loyal customers.). Poor Customer Service Costs UK Businesses £37 Billion by Stephanie Liais. That’s almost $50 billion USD.)

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Flying in the face of poor customer service

Helen Dewdney

Due to the visa delay at the airport the coach transfer had left, meaning that they arrived at the hotel a considerable time after the coach and so therefore the upgrade to the taxi transfer was a complete and utter waste of time and money. The hotel stay.