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The hottest CX trends for retailers are anything but trendy

Amidst industry upheaval, a focus on the customer experience is a mainstay.

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Scottish nonprofit teams up with Zendesk’s Tech for Good program to feed the hungry

Edinburgh’s Empty Kitchens, Full Hearts turns food waste into hot meals for citizens in need.

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How to embrace new behaviors in 2021

2020 brought on a seismic shift in consumer trends, but many industries are adapting.

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5 reasons why the customer is always right

“The customer is always right” is often a misunderstood phrase, but it's more relevant than ever as customer experience (CX) becomes a key competitive differentiator.

Join 2,000 service leaders at Zendesk Relate 2026

Over three days, you will hear from headliner Ali Wong, Emmy-winning comedian known for her witty, authentic storytelling, alongside leaders from Levi’s, ASOS, Canva, Supercell, and more. Relate is where service leaders connect, learn, and discover new resolutions.

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Stop for a CX moment—4 industry leaders on thriving under adversity

As the world adjusts to the “new reality” of the pandemic, industry leaders look back on…

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How to embrace new behaviors in 2026

2020 brought on a seismic shift in consumer trends, but many industries are adapting.

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Digital natives are here to transform your CX

Regardless of whether or not companies were ready, the pandemic accelerated the digital technology adoption timeline from five years to three months.

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What is Platform as a Service? PaaS examples + SaaS vs PaaS vs IaaS

In 2020, the office went virtual. Meetings moved from boardrooms to Zooms, watercooler conversations became Slack…

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3 ways B2Cs can improve their CX by proactively supporting consumers throughout their journey

The world has changed, and so have consumer expectations. Consumers want products, services, and solutions fast…

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How to authentically embody corporate social responsibility

The concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) originated with companies having to clean up after their…

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Zendesk messaging: Customer service in a digital-first world

Zendesk messaging empowers businesses to deliver rich conversational experiences that are connected across web, mobile and social messaging apps.

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Knowledge-centered service (KCS): A guide to smarter support

Knowledge-centered service is a methodology where knowledge is continuously created and updated as part of resolving customer interactions. This knowledge management process improves customer service and organizational productivity.

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A customer service guide to conflict resolution

Resolving customer conflicts doesn't have to be unpleasant. Adopt FBI-level conflict resolution techniques to improve your customer experience.

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Hone your storytelling skills for effective leadership

Storytelling is an art and skill that only a handful of leaders wield effectively. Like so many so-called “soft skills” that have long been undervalued, storytelling is rarely taught as part of a career curriculum.

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18 customer service tips to win over your customers

Support leaders seeking to meet rising customer expectations can take advantage of a customer service advice from the experts.

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How nonprofit Raheem champions social justice by enabling an easy and safe way to report police violence

Headquartered in Oakland, Calif. and taking reports from across the country, Raheem provides a digital space where anyone can create a publicly accessible record of police violence.

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Monthly integrations have arrived

Here are the newest integrations from Zendesk to help your agents and reps provide great experiences.…

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