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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Steps to Creating ‘Super-Fan’ Customers
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A Quick Guide to Building a Customer Escalation Team
Whats happening with CRM today?
CRM Today: How the Best Contact Centres Are Using CRM
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Proven Ways to Get More Budget for Your Contact Centre
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Top CX Methods
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The Latest Trends in CX Self-Service
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Our Top Use Cases for AI in Customer Service
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25 Ways to Improve Your Contact Centre Operation
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CX Week
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15% of Contact Centres Expect Agents to Handle More Than 11 Emails per Hour
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21 Ways to Say “I’m Sorry” and Apologize to a Customer for Bad Service
8 Key Elements of a Customer Experience CX Lifecycle
The Key Elements of a CX Lifecycle and Ways to Improve It
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Are You Listening to Your Customers or Irritating Them?
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Helpdesk 101 – An Introduction to Helpdesk Technology
How Can CX Improve the Contact Centre?
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An Introduction to… Total Experience (TX)
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How to Improve Your Customer Journey Mapping
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16 Things We Saw at the Specsavers Contact Centre in Nottingham
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25 Ways to Proactively Spot Your Customers’ Pain Points
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Courtesy Calls: A Great Way to Enhance CX
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An Introduction to… CX Across Vertical Markets
22 Survey Cover What Do Your Customers Value Most?
What Do Customers Want From Contact Centres?
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Using ChatGPT in Customer Service
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How to Get EPIC Customer Service Right