CX Trends 2023: Immersive CX marks the dawn of a new era in service
Despite economic turbulence and rising customer expectations, companies remain optimistic about the future. That hope is grounded in plans to invest in immersive CX, which is being driven by five distinct trends.
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Sales performance management 101: Definition and strategies
A sales performance management process enables you to analyze and actualize your business’s progress and move you toward success.
What is outbound sales? Guide to best practices and strategies
Explore the benefits of outbound sales and learn how you can implement winning outbound strategies for your team.
Culture
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The International Rescue Committee puts Afghan refugees on the path to safety
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Making work from home sustainable
Companies are increasingly striving to measure remote work sustainability, but it’s not an easy feat. Learn best practices for evaluating the environmental impact of employees working from home.
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Discover how life science and biotechnology companies can gain a competitive edge with exceptional customer service.
Better conversations with Flow Builder
In this guide, discover ways to improve customer conversations with the help of bots powered by Zendesk.
4 employee experience strategies for more resilient teams
Weathering economic storms is easier when you have engaged employees at the helm. Learn four strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention.
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