In the realm of customer service, professionals often find themselves facing a myriad of unique and sometimes unexpected situations. From soothing the frustrations of dissatisfied customers to basking ...

The money language pit The “How are you?” ping pong game The Tricky use of humor in customer service. As a customer service consultant and training designer, one thing I help my client companies to do ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Positive customer service experiences can inspire emotional responses toward a business such as trust, gratitude and loyalty. Through ...

Good customer service teams can help maintain healthy customer relationships and build back any trust that may have been lost due to a poor experience. Conversely, a bad support team can have the ...

Newsflash: ecommerce is on the rise, even if there has been a bit of a pullback lately, and the peak of the holiday season is now upon us. As the activity ramps up, so does the demand for high-quality ...

It seems like a law: to have to talk about “Customer Service” we have to mention the famous “Disney Experience”. We all come to mind the smiling team, the warmth of the attention, the patience, the ...

Whether you are a brick-and-mortar retailer or an online business, the holiday season is sure to bring a flurry of activity to your doorstep. This may be especially true this year, as experts like the ...

The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders, experts, executives, and entrepreneurs who share their insights with our audience. BY Sharon Eilon A top-notch ...

Top-notch customer experience does not happen by accident. Rather, it requires a proper mix of strategy, people, culture change and technology over time to improve how people interact and engage with ...

To improve retention rates, it is important to go beyond initial standard customer service by proactively building strong relationships. Here are five tips to get started. Customer service is defined ...