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Where does AI fit in the CX puzzle?
Brands are constantly seeking the magic formula that will propel them to the forefront of customer satisfaction and loyalty. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool in this quest. Deloitte research finds that nearly 80% of customer service leaders plan to invest in more AI capabilities over the next two years. AI-powered chatbots, virtual assistants, and predictive analytics have become the norm rather than the exception. But is AI really the answer? Yes and no. AI is just one piece of the CX puzzle, and it’s important as we adopt AI in our CX strategies that we treat it as a component, not a cure-all.
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Customer Service
The importance of empathy when delivering exceptional customer service
Technology has completely transformed the call center … but is it for the better? In some ways, yes. But as we’ve embraced more and more technology, we’ve lost sight of arguably the most important aspect of customer service: empathy.
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Customer Service
2023 CX trends to watch in financial services
Banking and financial services are undergoing a drastic transformation. The customer experience in 2023 looks a lot different from just five years ago, and finance CX leadership must keep up with evolving customer expectations and market trends to stay competitive. Here’s a look at four key trends and predictions in finance CX to know now. Be sure to download our 2023 CX trends infographic for a summary you can reference and share with your team.
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Customer Service
Four skills to develop in your customer service team in hard times
If you’re in customer service management, being able to lead your team through tough times isn’t exactly on the job application. But as we head into a potential economic downturn on the heels of a pandemic, we’re thinking it probably should be.
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Customer Service
Genuine empathy will be mission-critical to CX in 2023
This is an excerpt from our recent ebook, CX Trends & Predictions for 2023: Seeking Stability. Grab the full report here.
Customer Service

Customer Service
Four customer service management trends for 2023 you’ll need to prepare for
Want to deliver outstanding customer service in 2023? You may have to refresh your approach.
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Customer Service
The top 5 applications of AI in CX for 2023
This is an excerpt from our recent ebook, CX Trends & Predictions for 2023: Seeking Stability. Grab the full report here.
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Customer Service
10 hard-hitting customer service stats (and what to do about them)
It certainly isn’t a boring time to be in customer service. Customer demands are changing. Competition for consumer dollars is peaking. And companies are depending on the customer service team to be the frontline for a differentiating CX. Building the kind of stellar customer service experience that sets your company apart isn’t easy. But it can help to zoom out and see what kind of lessons there are to learn from the wider landscape. To that end, we’ve compiled 10 significant stats that illustrate where customer service is at, where it’s going and what you can do to improve your own. Let’s dive in:
Customer Service

Customer Service
Pandemic-born CX trends with staying power for 2023
This is an excerpt from our recent ebook, CX Trends & Predictions for 2023: Seeking Stability. Grab the full report here.
Customer Service

Customer Service
5 reasons customer satisfaction matters (beyond the obvious)
Groundbreaking news: Making your customers happy is important. Yes, it’s probably the most obvious statement you’ll hear all year – but if you want to deliver a truly standout customer experience, it’s crucial to understand the ins and outs of why customer satisfaction is so important. Customer satisfaction impacts your business in a ton of ways – and some aren’t so obvious. By paying attention to these, you put your organization in a better position to rise up and out of the crowded market, and directly into the hearts of your customers. So, here are 5 ways customer satisfaction impacts your business: