#customer-service

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fromPortland Mercury
1 day ago

To The Doll at the Weed Shop Downtown

"Proper etiquette is essential in customer service, and retaining tips should be viewed with ethics and respect for paying consumers. The actions of service providers impact their reputation and future interactions with customers."
Portland
fromHubspot
1 day ago

5 best CRMs for call center businesses in 2025

Managing customer relationships in call centers presents challenges that standard business software simply can't address. Unlike typical sales environments, call center teams handle hundreds of interactions daily.
Marketing tech
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Thousands unable to make calls as EE mobile network down

Thousands of EE customers have reported they are unable to make or receive calls due to a network outage, with over 2,500 affected according to Downdetector.
Mobile UX
fromTravel + Leisure
2 days ago

Southwest Airlines Reveals Details About Its New Seating and Boarding Policy

"Assigned seating unlocks new opportunities for our Customers, including the ability to select Extra Legroom seats, and removes the uncertainty of not knowing where they will sit in the cabin."
Travel
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

Toyota is highest ranked automotive manufacturer in UK customer service survey - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Toyota is the highest ranked organisation in the UK automotive sector for customer service and trust, achieving a score of 83.6 out of 100.
Cars
#uber
#transparency
#business-strategy
fromIT Pro
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

'Digital first, but not digital only': Customer service workers were first on the AI chopping block - but half of enterprises are now backtracking amid a torrent of consumer complaints and poor returns on AI

fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago
Healthcare

How I Turned a 'Boring' Company Bleeding $500K a Month into a $45 Million Machine | Entrepreneur

fromIT Pro
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

'Digital first, but not digital only': Customer service workers were first on the AI chopping block - but half of enterprises are now backtracking amid a torrent of consumer complaints and poor returns on AI

fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago
Healthcare

How I Turned a 'Boring' Company Bleeding $500K a Month into a $45 Million Machine | Entrepreneur

#social-media
fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago

My favorite solo trip so far was a Disney cruise. It was surprisingly incredible for an adult without kids.

Once I was on board, the trip just felt easy. The staff was warm and never once made me feel like being a party of one was unusual.
Travel
#generative-ai
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Corporate AI adoption may be leveling off, according to Ramp data | TechCrunch

fromDigiday
1 week ago
Marketing tech

CMOs might be pushing ahead on AI, but lack of measurement's holding them back

fromTearsheet
4 days ago
E-Commerce

Small bank, big moves: Six Gen AI use cases that move the needle for small banks (and three that don't) - Tearsheet

fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Corporate AI adoption may be leveling off, according to Ramp data | TechCrunch

fromDigiday
1 week ago
Marketing tech

CMOs might be pushing ahead on AI, but lack of measurement's holding them back

fromTearsheet
4 days ago
E-Commerce

Small bank, big moves: Six Gen AI use cases that move the needle for small banks (and three that don't) - Tearsheet

fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Oakland couple's Vegas vacation ruined by hotel ceiling leak. Here's how 7 On Your Side helped

After midnight on the couple's first night at the hotel, Pitt heard dripping from the bathroom and was covered in leaking water from the ceiling. Waters saw a massive waterfall coming into their room, which smelled like fecal matter.
California
#travel
fromHackernoon
1 year ago

Solvea: The Best Customer Service Chatbot for 24/7 Support | HackerNoon

"Solvea is an AI-powered customer service chatbot that transforms support with instant, omnichannel, and multilingual availability, specializing in human-level accuracy and agency-specific compliance."
E-Commerce
fromTechRadar
1 week ago

What does omnichannel in customer service actually mean, and why is it so important

An omnichannel strategy emphasizes delivering customer service across multiple channels, such as social media, live chat, email, telephone, web forms, and in-app messaging.
E-Commerce
#gen-z
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Thousands of Post Office branches hit by major IT outage'

Thousands of customers were unable to send letters or parcels after the Post Office was hit by a major outage, which the company stated affected its entire estate.
UK news
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Stop the Scripted Customer Service - Be a Human Instead | Entrepreneur

Customer service is not just a department. It consists of unscripted moments and acts of ownership that build trust and loyalty, belonging to everyone in a company.
Business
#an-post
fromIndependent
1 week ago
US news

'Unstainable' absenteeism has become a significant risk to An Post's future, annual report claims

fromIndependent
1 week ago
US politics

'Unsustainable' absenteeism has become a significant risk to An Post's future, annual report claims

fromIndependent
1 week ago
US news

'Unstainable' absenteeism has become a significant risk to An Post's future, annual report claims

fromIndependent
1 week ago
US politics

'Unsustainable' absenteeism has become a significant risk to An Post's future, annual report claims

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

United Airlines changed our flight, and now we can't make our connection

When an airline makes a mistake, the airline must fix it, not you. And this was quite a mistake, and an insensitive one at that. I can't even make an international connection in Frankfurt in less than 1 hour at least I couldn't the last time I tried.
Travel
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

DoorDash overcharges Bay Area family bakery for 8 years, shorts them over $100K

We had trusted DoorDash - it was just an indescribable feeling! The mistake of overcharging us more than $100,000 in commission fees was shocking.
E-Commerce
#empathy
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

The 'Gen Z Stare' has ignited a debate about soft skills and workplace communication

Millennials describe the "Gen Z Stare" as blank expressions and vacant responses, often leading to misunderstandings in workplace interactions.
Social media marketing
fromEater Chicago
1 week ago

The Customer Isn't Always Right

"You can tell if they've never worked in a service job before," says Lerias. His comment reflects a growing frustration with certain customer behaviors that often lack consideration for employees.
Chicago
#e-commerce
fromMarTech
1 week ago
E-Commerce

How might consumers use AI agents to help with product research and shopping? | MarTech

fromMarTech
1 week ago
E-Commerce

How might consumers use AI agents to help with product research and shopping? | MarTech

fromTasting Table
1 week ago

Did Panera Get Your Order Wrong? Here's The Freebie It Can Offer You - Tasting Table

If your order doesn't match up with what you asked for, you can kindly ask a worker for a free treat. Panera usually grants a complimentary treat, often a chocolate chip cookie.
Food & drink
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski might be calming his tone on AI replacement - but the future of customer service could be a two-tier nightmare

Klarna CEO backtracks on AI workforce replacement plans, hinting at a future with limited human customer service roles.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Synthflow AI is bringing 'conversational' voice agents to call centers. Read the pitch deck that it used to raise $20 million.

Artificial intelligence
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski might be calming his tone on AI replacement - but the future of customer service could be a two-tier nightmare

Klarna CEO backtracks on AI workforce replacement plans, hinting at a future with limited human customer service roles.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Synthflow AI is bringing 'conversational' voice agents to call centers. Read the pitch deck that it used to raise $20 million.

fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Social Security is rerouting staff to man the phone lines - and hiding how long callers are waiting

The Social Security Administration is switching up operations by temporarily reassigning up to 1,000 field office employees to teleservice work to improve customer service.
US politics
#dining-experience
#grocery-store
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Dear Starbucks: Please don't force your baristas to write on my cup

Starbucks encourages baristas to write friendly messages on cups to enhance customer experience. However, many baristas find this practice frustrating and burdensome.
Coffee
#gamestop
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Ingram Micro begins restarting orders for limited customers

Ingram Micro has confirmed that its systems affected by the ransomware attack are now thought to be contained and remediated, allowing for gradual restoration of order capabilities.
Digital life
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Pile of Amazon packages fills Bay Area woman's driveway when seller uses address for returns

Kay began receiving packages not addressed to her more than a year ago. Despite her efforts to find the rightful owner, nobody claimed the packages.
E-Commerce
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

RBC tells customer she's responsible for $14K stolen from account in bank investigator scam | CBC News

Melissa Plett received a highly convincing fraud alert call from someone posing as a Royal Bank of Canada representative, resulting in the loss of $14,510 from her accounts.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Customer 'appalled' at 'racist' voicemail left by Thames Water employee

The voicemail captured a man with a Scottish accent saying: 'I spent about 25 minutes yesterday on the phone with some Pakistani guy who was saying that we owed him money... Not even an
Social justice
fromBusline News
2 weeks ago

ENC Announces The Addition Of Rachel Pereira As Northeast Regional Sales Manager - Busline News

Pereira possesses nearly 15 years of transit industry experience and a proven track record of delivering growth, operational excellence, and trusted partnerships across North America.
Business
fromHudson Valley Post
2 weeks ago

Upstate New York Restaurant Accused Of Disrespecting The Elderly

"After their meal, they received a receipt where their table was labeled 'Old Bitches.' Yes, you read that right - and we have the photo to prove it."
Miscellaneous
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

The American-Made Appliance Brand That Isn't What It Used To Be, According To Reddit - Tasting Table

Viking has an impressive history: In the 1980s, it released the first professional restaurant-style ranges for home use, which could get way hotter than residential models.
Renovation
fromParade
3 weeks ago

America's Favorite Fast Food Chain Isn't Who You Think

One foul experience is all it takes to kill the vibe of your go-to spot.
Food & drink
#consumer-advocacy
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Call center staffers explain how AI assistants aren't great

The AI often inaccurately transcribed customer call audio into text due to caller accents, pronunciation, and speech speed, sometimes giving phone numbers in bits and pieces.
Digital life
fromEntrepreneur
3 weeks ago

How I Built a Multi-Unit Franchise Operation Without Leaving My Day Job | Entrepreneur

Franchising intrigued me because it's a model that combines consistency and variability. Everyone follows the same system in similar markets, but performance varies.
France news
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

'Historic day for Kendall': New office aims to end lines for driver's licenses and IDs

As of this week, the Kendall office previously run by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is now part of the network managed by the Miami-Dade County Tax Collector.
Miami
#innovation
fromBusline News
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

Powering People, Driving Growth: How ECHO AFC Transportation Elevates Passenger Service - Busline News

fromBusline News
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

Powering People, Driving Growth: How ECHO AFC Transportation Elevates Passenger Service - Busline News

#travel-experience
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

The Real Reason You're Still on Hold

"I always thought going crazy would be more exciting-roaming the street in a bathrobe, shouting at fruit. Instead I spent a weary season of my life saying representative."
Cars
fromMail Online
4 weeks ago

Chaos as American Airlines is hit by outage leaving thousands stranded

Sitting at the airport, they are saying AA flights everywhere are impacted by the maintenance system being down.
Canada news
fromGameSpot
4 weeks ago

PSA: Your Delayed Target Switch 2 Order Might Have Gotten You A $50 Gift Card

To make it up to them, Target is offering a $50 Nintendo eShop card for free.
E-Commerce
#technology
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
1 month ago

How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Industries-And What's Next

AI has transitioned from research labs to everyday applications, significantly transforming multiple industries.
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
1 month ago

How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Industries-And What's Next

AI has transitioned from research labs to everyday applications, significantly transforming multiple industries.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 month ago

Royal Mail under fire over missed deliveries in Carshalton and Wallington

Performance data shows just 70% of first-class mail was delivered on time in Croydon and 71% in Sutton, well below the legal target of 93%.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Just reach out to us': the Nationwide team helping vulnerable customers

The team at Nationwide deals with complex emotional issues, showing that money worries often intertwine with broader life challenges, complicating access to necessary help.
Mental health
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
1 month ago

Eltham Santander branch closes its doors permanently TODAY

In response to changing customer needs, Santander will close 95 branches and cut jobs, investing in alternative formats like counter-free and reduced-hour services.
London food
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

The One Thing Big Groups Forget To Do Before Dining At A Restaurant - Tasting Table

"When the check comes, know whose card or cards the meal is going on and how everyone is going to pay their share. Is one person covering and expecting Venmo payments from everyone else?"
Dining
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

10 ways travel insiders deal with annoying flight delays

Utilize airline apps to rebook flights while waiting in line, as this method can reduce the time spent on rebooking significantly.
US news
#queens
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

Countdown to Queens bus network redesign launch continues with customer ambassadors at bus stops

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
Alternative transportation

Countdown to Queens bus network redesign launch continues with customer ambassadors at bus stops

fromClickUp
1 month ago

Top 10 Knowledge Base Chatbots to Automate Customer Support

AI-powered chatbots can enhance customer service by providing instant, accurate responses and guiding users to resources without human intervention.
Artificial intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

AI Tool of the Week: Mews' Smart Tips is the quiet AI upgrade making hospitality personal again - Silicon Canals

Mews introduced AI Smart Tips to enhance guest experiences by providing hotel staff with real-time insights into guest preferences and behaviors.
Artificial intelligence
#consumer-rights
fromsilive
1 month ago
SF parents

Staten Island woman: Solar company bankruptcy led her to 'financial ruin' over broken system

fromsilive
1 month ago
SF parents

Staten Island woman: Solar company bankruptcy led her to 'financial ruin' over broken system

fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK news

NatWest apologises as banking app goes offline

NatWest apologizes for mobile banking app outage affecting thousands of customers.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Cancelling accounts after the death of a loved one: 'It's really hard... big companies should have bereavement teams'

Closing the utility accounts of a deceased loved one often turns into a stressful ordeal, exacerbated by companies' lack of compassion and strict policies.
Retirement
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