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Article 13 SFW questions to build better relationships
A few years ago, a study was released that most people remember, erroneously, as “The 36…
Article Choosing the right social impact activities for your brand
How do you attract top-notch talent, engage your staff like never before, bring in more customers,…
Article The role accents play in customer service
If you haven’t yet seen Sorry to Bother You, it artistically and absurdly illustrates the very…
Article Should D&I training be mandatory?
Racism embarrasses a major corporation; the company takes public steps to make amends; rinse, repeat. It’s…
Article How men can serve as allies for women in the workplace
When the sexual harassment allegations against Harvey Weinstein broke in late 2017 (though his behavior had…
Article Survey reveals that the agent experience should drive tool adoption
In the past 3-to-5 years, customer service leaders added an average of 8.6 tools to help…
Article Brené Brown makes the case for vulnerability in Dare To Lead
Editor’s note: So much great business advice, so little time to read. That’s why each month…
Article From geniuses to ninjas—why companies are branding their support teams
It’s Saturday. I walk up to the bar feeling cool and confident, but also anxious. Not…
Article Happiness at work depends on your perspective
Are you happy with your job? A lot of people aren’t. For several years, Gallup’s employee…
Article If you want customers to trust you, trust your agents to make them happy
Maybe I just caught him on a bad day, but John Tschohl, an expert on customer…
Article 5 productivity hacks anyone can do
Move over time and money, a person’s greatest asset in today’s rapid-fire world is the ability…
Article Customer service in the sharing economy: a delicate balance
The sharing economy is a whole new beast. This is the economy by which people use…
Article Stemming the loneliness epidemic one interaction at a time
As you’ve likely heard, there is an epidemic of loneliness going around. People feel profoundly disconnected…
Article The startup psychologist: It’s easy to bake your issues into your company
The entrepreneurial journey can be lonely, all-consuming, fraught with failure, and devastating to relationships. All the…
Article One-minute meditations to help you reset
It always sounds lame when someone tells you to deal with stress by taking a few…
Article Is it time to redefine wellness in the workplace?
Visit any number of tech, advertising or consulting companies at lunchtime and you’ll witness the impact…
Article Should you hire for potential and attitude, or experience?
Hiring can be an exciting yet challenging task. On one hand, hiring typically signifies expansion and…
Article What will we leave behind for the underrepresented in tech?
Women are able to vote, drive, own property, pursue almost any career they want, raise a…
Article Tackling difficult topics head on: A conversation with Amy Gallo
The author of the HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict and a contributing editor at Harvard…
Article Navigating the 7 stages of the vendor relationship
Our business relationships—the partnerships that help our businesses grow—can be a lot like our personal ones.…