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Caroline Criado Perez on systemic data bias that counts women out

Years ago, I read an article explaining that most objects that appear solid aren’t; they are,…

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Customer onboarding guide for 2024 (+6 best practices and examples)

Customer onboarding is the process of teaching new customers the value of your product or service. Here's how to build an onboarding program that sets clients up for success.

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Top 11 call center skills every agent needs (soft skills + hard skills)

Need to hire agents to work the phones? Here are some tips for hiring candidates with the right call center skills.

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5 ways AI is helping solve human problems

We all use artificial intelligence (AI) every day. I regularly ask Siri to call my mom;…

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Welcome to your one-stop integration shop

New Zendesk app integrations are here. Learn all about how these new integrations can ease workloads…

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Proven ways to deal with high call volume

High call volume can overwhelm agents and harm the customer experience. But support managers have a host of ways they can manage and deflect inbound calls.

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CX and COVID-19: What agile companies are doing differently

See what the data says about how the most successful companies are adapting and innovating to meet customer needs as the pandemic wears on.

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How SMB sales teams are keeping up in 2020

Let’s take a look at how SMB sales teams are adapting to keep up.

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30 customer success interview questions for manager candidates

Want to build the team of your dreams? Here are the customer success manager interview questions you've got to ask.

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How to start a call center (without breaking the bank)

Starting a call center can be an intimidating undertaking. We've broken down the process into a few simple steps, so you'll be up and running in no time.

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Forget the pitch: 9 sales questions to close the deal

You need to know your prospect before you pitch to them. Here are the sales questions you need to ask to get them talking.

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4 companies talk CX, changing course, and managing expectations

Despite best intentions, describing the state of the world right now as “the new normal” doesn’t…

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How to successfully onboard a remote customer support team

Effective onboarding is essential to modern business success, but it's not always easy—especially if you're trying to onboard a remote customer support team.

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12 smart sales goals for your team

Set up the right sales goals, and you’ll be set to provide customers with a thoughtful and personal buying experience.

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What is a messaging platform? (And what's the best one for your business?)

Business messaging is still new, which makes it challenging to know what to look for in a messaging partner. Here's what's important.

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From 3 years to 8 weeks—digital transformation is speeding up

“We used to talk about a burning platform,” said Scott Engler, VP of Advisory for CFO/CHRO…

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22 customer appreciation ideas & gifts to say thank you

Like old friends, customer loyalty is gold. Learn how you can build loyalty with customer appreciation.

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