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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Service
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The 3 hottest trends in ecommerce right now
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Let’s get phygital: Blurring online and IRL retail customer experiences
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Streamline call center BPO management with data-driven WFM
As support teams brace for an economic downturn, many are leaning on customer service outsourcing to cut costs.
Sales
Sales negotiation skills and strategies to win more deals
Sales negotiations can be delicate. Learn how to set your sales team up for success with key strategies and training.
50 sales-probing questions to better understand your prospects
Sales-probing questions help you better understand your prospect’s needs and wants. Here are questions you can use in your next call.
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
Science-based targets are the key to sustainable business
To help combat climate change, many companies are setting science-based emissions reduction targets. Learn more about these efforts and the impact they can have on the planet.
Winning with digital: A CX Moment with The New York Times
Zendesk sat down with Jeff Shah, VP of Customer Care at The New York Times, to learn how his team solves problems for millions of readers around the world.
The International Rescue Committee puts Afghan refugees on the path to safety
Learn how the International Rescue Committee is supporting resettlement efforts in the U.S.
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.
Guides, research, and more
Life science and CX: The impact of customer service
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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