The new year is always a good time to set new customer service goals and resolutions. During this time, most companies review their performance from the previous year and overhaul their business plan. So customer relations experts and business managers can’t afford to give in to the holiday hangover at this time of the year. […]
The only way to build a high-performing call center is to recruit the right employees who possess the attitudes and skills that suit your company culture. Your customer support reps play a crucial role in ensuring that you can achieve your organizational goals and stick to your standards of excellent performance. You should thus be […]
A call center that fosters creativity among its agents will be able to enhance the customer experience in ways no other organization can. Think about the world’s biggest names when it comes to customer service, including Zappos, Starbucks, and Amazon. These brands have one thing in common: they focus on promoting creativity and independence among […]
Brands’ increasing focus on customer support isn’t just a fad. When carried out correctly, high-quality services help businesses build trust among its target consumers. On the contrary, poor customer service harms a company’s sales and reputation. It leads to buyer churn, abandoned shopping carts, and negative word of mouth—which means it can be extremely expensive. […]
As one of the most competitive players in the global outsourcing market, how does the Philippines plan to tackle the biggest, looming industry challenges? Business leaders’ quest for cost-effective solutions, consumers’ shifting preferences, and the rise of new tech products and processes are simultaneously reshaping the offshoring landscape. For emerging outsourcing locations, the challenges that […]
Information security awareness doesn’t always have to be your business’ responsibility. Here’s how you can help customers chip in. For businesses, strong information security awareness is particularly pronounced. In fact, having fortified defenses is the first step toward ensuring a brand’s resilience. The ability to understand, adapt, and proactively engage with the principles of cybersecurity […]
There’s a reason why most brands are obsessed about speeding up their customer support processes: they don’t want to miss even just one call from their clients. Unfortunately, there are cases when this is unavoidable, especially if you’re in the middle of a hectic period such as during holidays or when you’re going through a […]
The search for cost-efficient business solutions will continue to drive the growth of business process outsourcing (BPO) in the next six years. Real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield’s Where in the World 2016 report stated that the global BPO sector is expected to grow by 6% annually. This is proof that entrepreneurs still consider third-party […]
There’s no one-size-fits-all formula for building a customer-centric brand. But one of the best ways to do so is to align your support and marketing strategies. As more and more company leaders come to realize that customer service and marketing cannot function effectively without the other, the line between the two has begun to blur.
