Articles - Customer Service

Customer service sits at the heart of every successful contact centre. This hub of expert articles, practical tips, and inspiring examples explores how to deliver great service that balances efficiency with empathy. Discover how communication, technology, and culture all work together to create experiences that build loyalty and trust. The resources here cover key areas such as active listening, tone of voice, service recovery, and training, helping your teams consistently meet and exceed customer expectations.

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15 Ideas We Heard at Costa Coffee’s Contact Centre
15 Proven Tactics to Reduce Abandon Rate
Why Is Video Chat Being Underutilized?
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Top Tips for Running a Great 24/7 Contact Centre Operation
The Worst Examples of Saying “Sorry” to Customers
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10 Essential Building Blocks for Earning Customer Trust
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What Will Agent Roles Look Like in 2035?
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Top Tactics to Improve First Contact Resolution (FCR)
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Stay on Top of Social Media Like a CX Pro
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10 Ways to Make Customers Feel More Valued
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10 Game-Changing Ways Emotion Will Shape the Future of CX
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What’s the Best Way to Reward Customers for Their Feedback?
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The Latest Emerging Trends and Strategies in CX
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Perfect Your Automated Customer Service Emails
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How Customer Attitudes to AI in Customer Service Are Changing
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20 Innovative Lessons from Simplyhealth’s Contact Centre
15 Hacks to Reduce Customer Uncertainty
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The Future of Healthcare – 5 Innovative Solutions in Action
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Should Contact Centres Call Time on Meta’s Social Media Apps?
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What Will Shape the Contact Centres of 2025?
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Why WhatsApp Is Growing in Popularity for Contact Centres
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Are You Falling Into These Customer Service Traps?
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How to Handle Customer Refunds Without Compromising CX
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A Quick Guide to CX Audits