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 …

Supercharge your CX teams with personalised employee experiences

Just as the modern customer expects personalised experiences tailored to their individual needs and preferences, so too do employees. All the talk around AI has mainly centred on its impact on CX.  Its impact on personalising employee experience, however, is likely to be as significant.  According to Nick Martin, Senior Vice President, Medallia, International, “Personalisation …

Why linking VoC with VoE can be a game-changer!

Linking the voice of the employee (VoE) with the voice of the customer (VoC) can create a holistic view of an organisation’s performance. For a number of leading organisations this has proven to be a game-changer for their CX strategy and business.   VoE refers to the collective opinions, ideas, and feedback of employees within …

The Future of Customer Experience: Where it’s heading in the next five years

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos once famously said: “we see our customers as invited guests to a party, and we are the hosts. It’s our job every day to make every important aspect of the customer experience a little bit better.” Offering good customer experience (CX) is non-negotiable for any business, and investing in the right Customer …

Hybrid work environments for CX teams are here to stay

Spurred on by the need to work remotely during the pandemic, the growth in hybrid work environments is expected to be a continuing trend. But in terms of maintaining employee engagement and productivity, a workplace environment that mixes in-office and remote work presents a range of unique challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic forced many workers and firms to trial working from home. …

Most senior Australian business leaders plan to join the ‘Great Resignation’

According to a new report released today by KellyOCG, over three quarters of Australian senior executives say they are planning to leave their organisations in the next two years, which is higher than the global average.  The second annual KellyOCG Global Workforce Report – Re:work, surveyed 1,000 senior business leaders across 12 countries to understand the …