Empathy is essential in customer service, but it isn’t always enough. Your organization must embody the empowered behavior that being empathetic can require. One approach that’s good on paper but ...

Assume good intentions. Hanlon’s Razor reminds us that most missteps stem from error, not malice. This can help us defuse tension in customer interactions. Pause before reacting. A brief moment of ...

In Aesop’s fable “The North Wind and the Sun,” the two forces of nature argue over who is stronger. To settle the debate, they test their power on a passing traveler by trying to remove his cloak. The ...

Customer service in the technology sector has evolved from mere troubleshooting to a multifaceted role that involves empathy, data analytics, cross-departmental collaboration and a strong alignment ...

Elevance Health brings together the concepts of elevating whole health and advancing health beyond healthcare. It’s a health company dedicated to making real progress toward improving the health of ...

As generative AI becomes more firmly entangled with each step in the customer journey, and we get more data on how customers feel about that, a new theme has emerged among vendors and analysts: the ...

"Your service sucks! Can't you do anything right?" shouted Jeff, his voice laced with frustration. He had demanded to have a new water dispenser sent over to replace the one that had malfunctioned, ...

Ever wonder why exceptional customer service is becoming an endangered species? Here’s how you can make your business stand out in a sea of mediocrity simply by upping your customer service game.

Delivering seamless digital interactions across every touchpoint is more critical than ever in today’s travel landscape, especially during major travel disruptions. Using AI tools behind the scenes ...

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A new industry study forecasts a major shift in Filipino customer service, with artificial intelligence poised to handle most ...