The role of AI in transforming the employee experience

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly redefining how organisations shape the employee experience (EX). For customer service and support teams in particular, AI presents opportunities to simplify processes, enhance coaching and training, and improve interactions with customers. This can lead to increased employee engagement, reduced turnover, and lower cost to serve. CX leaders globally are optimistic …

Nespresso’s AI-Driven excellence for customer and employee Experience – Interview with Heather Lage

Nespresso has harnessed the power of chatbots to elevate customer interactions and has also employed AI to optimise employee training and knowledge management. Mark Atterby from CXFocus talks to Heather Lage, Customer Experience & Training Manager at Nespresso, on their use of AI to elevate CX and EX. Heather is presenting at a upcoming webinar …

LLMs use online reviews to guide consumers to potential businesses

I still remember the look of confusion on my grandfather’s face as I located a tire shop and booked a tire change for him using the computer, despite him asking for the Yellow Pages to find the number of the nearest tire shop. With 65-81% of consumers starting their shopping journey with online research[1] , asking …

Using GenAI to make chatbots smarter and more human

Ever felt frustrated by a chatbot that just doesn’t seem to get what you’re saying? You’re not alone. Traditional chatbots often struggle with natural language and can misinterpret even simple questions. But there’s a new sheriff in town: Generative AI (GenAI). This cutting-edge technology is expected to revolutionise chatbot interactions, making them more natural, engaging, …

Drowning in data – Why frontline agents are struggling

Customer experience (CX) agents are the backbone of any company’s interaction with its customers. It can be a very tough job, however. They’re juggling multiple applications, information screens, and clunky software integrations all while trying to solve a customer’s problem. This is the daily reality for many CX agents, leading to frustration and a revolving …

Tech vs Touch: Finding the right balance between automation and human interaction

Automation brings undeniable benefits. Repetitive tasks are completed with lightning speed and flawless accuracy, freeing up human resources for more complex endeavours. Customer service chatbots can handle routine enquiries, while AI-powered algorithms personalise product recommendations. These advancements streamline processes and enhance productivity. Francoise Gelbard, Co-Founder and Head of Enterprise Sales for HumanableCX, comments, “Automation can result …

How to maintain human connection with customers in an AI world

It sounds counterintuitive, but in today’s always-on world consumers are placing a premium on human connection. Among headlines about households spending more online than ever before, traditional bricks and mortar institutions moving to online- and digital-only models, and the general buzz for AI, two-thirds of Australian consumers still prefer to engage with brands via human …

Adopting a graph-based approach to overcome ChatGPT’s constraints

Generative AI in the form of ChatGPT has undoubtedly captured our attention, spotlighting how AI is ready at last for business prime time. In a few short months, we’ve been dazzled as it has written code, composed music, and rewritten text in the style of Shakespeare. But it isn’t ‘intelligent’—and it still has many limitations. …

How AI is fuelling the future of CX in 2024

From hyper-personalised customer journeys to predictive customer service, AI is no longer a futuristic buzzword, but the engine driving a revolution in customer experience (CX) across all industries. 2024 marks the year organisations graduate from AI baby steps to a full-blown sprint, embracing its transformative power to create hyper-personalised experiences that anticipate needs and build …

AI Power to the masses – How an Australian startup is democratising AI

The hype around Artificial Intelligence (AI) is deafening, but it often drowns out the needs of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and non-profits. Enter NTENDER.AI, an Australian startup dedicated to empowering these organisations with the tools and capabilities to make the most of their data and drive exceptional customer experiences (CX). Launched at the end …