New initiatives are hard to adopt, even when they’re good for us. Exercise improves our fitness, saving money prepares us for the unknown, and support quality assurance drives better customer service outcomes. Yet in spite of support QA’s many benefits, many organizations either don’t QA effectively or don’t bother with QA at all. It’s not […]
Customer experience is more than a buzzword, it’s an imperative. As consumers increasingly self-educate long before becoming customers, their decision to buy (and keep buying) often comes down to the strength of your support team. Given one negative customer service experience, more than 60 percent of consumers will abandon an intended purchase and flock to […]
Things change during the holidays. Friends and family members reunite, people eat more than they should, and support teams grapple with hundreds of customer service tickets. The National Retail Federation (NRF) estimates 20 to 30 percent of annual retail revenue occurs during those 10+ weeks of cheer. This can be great news for a business, […]
In the past week, you’ve probably conducted a financial transaction through Adyen’s unified commerce payments platform without knowing it. With customers ranging from tech giants like Airbnb and Spotify to retail staples like Gap, Adyen is the unsung hero behind billions of dollars in payments each year. Since they process all common payment methods and […]
There’s nothing more terrifying than giving a speech in front of a live audience—except maybe improvising live customer support. That’s why Aircall and MaestroQA gathered a crew of customer support leaders to learn how they train their teams to handle in-the-moment pressure. Here’s a preview of the event—keep scrolling for our key takeaways and the […]
Ask any journalist, novelist, editor, or event speaker — language matters. Which words you use, and how you choose to relay them, can dramatically alter the way your audience interprets your message. The added challenge for customer service pros is that their audience can change with every new interaction. Even if all their customers shared […]
Compared to traditional landline phone systems, setting up voice over internet protocol (VoIP) service is much faster and simpler. Depending on which vendor and what features you choose, this setup can be completed in a matter of minutes. However, while the download and customization steps are nearly instant, other requirements might need to be met […]
Customer support agents are masters of multitasking. Responding to a customer, while pulling up information, Slacking a coworker for advice, and preparing to wrap it all up in an email is no easy feat. But regardless of how smooth we can get at keeping all our plates spinning, we are prone to making mistakes and […]
Very few businesses can operate without a phone presence. Whether it’s for sales operations or customer support, brands need a way to communicate with their current and future clients. Voice over internet protocol (VoIP) providers offer businesses an affordable, modern, and more versatile alternative to classic landline phones, but questions of “reliability” create a hesitation […]
Online shoppers can submit their questions and comments through a wider variety of customer service channels than ever. As a result, brands on the other side of these interactions are continuously reevaluating where traffic is most likely to come through and how to align internal resources accordingly. To help support leaders make more confident decisions, […]
You’ve reached out to the customer service team at an eCommerce company and are eager to resolve your issue. So, would you rather wait one minute or wait two minutes for a response? Yeah, you’re right. That one’s a bit obvious. But, just curious here, would your willingness to wait ever vary depending on the channel you’re […]
With the improvement of old technologies and the introduction of new ones, working remotely is now easier than ever. And this reality is impacting more than just a few creative freelancers. A study by Global Workplace Analytics reported that the amount of Americans telecommuting and working remotely increased 115% in the ten years between 2007 […]
Conducting an employee survey is an important way of keeping tabs on the pulse of your team. It can reveal employee morale and engagement levels in a way conversations may not, while giving you great insight into what’s going well (or not so well) in your organization. But an employee survey is bit like an […]
It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for: GetApp has declared Aircall the No. 1 call center software. The research firm’s quarterly review scores have always shown Aircall to be a top contender, but recent improvements in performance, usability, and security have pushed us to top spot. And while you better believe we’re celebrating this […]
Keeping employees motivated takes effort and practice. Although it may be hard to spot, and even harder to quantify, low morale can trip up even the hardest working teams. This is a serious issue in Customer Service and Support teams that rely heavily on teamwork to keep customers happy. While it’s common to have one […]
Plans, Predictions, Insights, and Opinions From 475 Customer Support Leaders Purpose This survey provides a detailed (and timely) answer to a two-part question: What are the issues today’s customer support leaders care about the most? How are they designing their customer support strategies as a result? Methodology Data in this report comes from a February […]
Gifts Your Support Reps Really Want Even though eCommerce customer service representatives are safe from the threat of shopping mall stampedes this holiday season, they still have to prepare for a period of record-breaking sales and support inquiries. And right at the top of their professional wishlist are customers who: Understand how your product works […]
It’s a tough time to be reading news headlines if you happen to be a human working in customer service: 85% of Customer Service Interactions to be Handled Without Humans By 2020 67% of Customers Prefer Self-Service to Speaking With Reps Nearly Half of ALL Jobs Are Vulnerable to Automation But once you dig a […]
The phone system for modern business
