Articles - Complaints

Complaints are an inevitable part of customer service, but how they are handled defines the customer experience. This collection of expert insights, case studies, and best practices explores how to manage complaints professionally and fairly while using them as opportunities for learning and improvement. Learn how to train advisors to stay calm, listen actively, and resolve issues with empathy and efficiency. The resources also cover complaint reporting, root cause analysis, and follow-up strategies that help prevent repeat problems and strengthen long-term relationships.

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How to Handle Angry Customers in a Call Centre
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The 6 Barriers to Good Customer Service
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5 Quick Fixes for Dealing With Problem Callers
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20 Great Ways to Drive Down Customer Complaints
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Get Started With Proactive Customer Service
21 Ways to Improve Complaints Handling in Your Contact Centre
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Top 10 Customer Experience KPIs
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Goodwill Gestures for Better Customer Relationships
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7 Effective Ways to Monitor Complaints
Ten Tips for Dealing with Customer Complaints
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Use Customer Complaints to Your Advantage
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How to Spot and Solve Common Customer Issues
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Stay on Top of Social Media Like a CX Pro
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How to Support an Agent After an Angry Call
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Can AI Really Handle Customer Complaints?
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A Complaining Customer is Your Most Important Customer
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Key Signs of Broken Processes (and How to Fix Them)
Zen and the Art of Handling Angry Customers
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How to Deal With Difficult Customers
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A Quick Guide to the 0845 and 0870 number changes
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Customer Complaints? Try This 10-Point Plan
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Handling Customer Complaints – Why You Need to Say Sorry
Turning Complaining Customers into Fans