March 26, 2020 — When a customer provides feedback, no matter how negative, they are providing a valuable opportunity for improvement. And they want to know that they have been heard. On a personal level, it’s important for reps to respond to complaints with expressions of empathy and understanding such as acknowledging the customer’s feelings…Continue reading
March 12, 2020 — Internally you probably use technical jargon when discussing service issues. But to customers those words and phrases may be unclear and off-putting, creating a barrier between you and the customer. The first step to reducing the use of technical jargon is simply to recognize it when you hear it. Next, try…Continue reading
February 27, 2020 — Humor really is the best medicine when it comes to stress management. But there are even more benefits to humor in the service center. Karyn Buxman, a speaker, author, and neurohumorist explains the three functions of humor and how everything from a belly-laugh to a shared smile can improve customer service.…Continue reading
February 13, 2020 — With the busy pace in most service centers, it might seem counter-intuitive to recommend that reps make time to pause during the day. But according to Nance Guilmartin, author of The Power of Pause, taking time to pause can help save time in the long run by humanizing customer interactions, reducing automatic…Continue reading
Teresa ClarkSignUpGenius A co-worker explains how Teresa embraces the mission of her company and the goals of her customers: "Teresa goes above and beyond for every user who contacts SignUpGenius for support. She always provides thorough, thoughtful responses to ensure questions are answered in a timely manner on the first interaction. It is important to…Continue reading
January 30, 2020 — As we start the new year, keep in mind the negative impact of IKTA disease. The acronym, which stands for "I Know That Already," was coined by service experts Val and Jeff Gee. IKTA, they say, is a disease that stops us from learning new things, because we truly believe we…Continue reading
