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Regulating AI—a call for transparency and ethical use
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often considered a scary thing. It can–and has been–used to destabilize governments,…
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Everyone can get service right—here's how. A Q&A with Jeff Toister
It seems fair to say that getting customer service right—every time, for every customer—is right up…
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Would you pay for customer service from a human?
I’ve been a Verizon customer for years. So I was shocked, a few months ago, when…
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Why gendered language is everyone's business
It was an upscale Indian restaurant near Central Park–”magnificent views of the park and upper Manhattan,…
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Loonshots: Making room for innovation as your business scales
Editor’s note: So much great business advice, so little time to read. That’s why each month…
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Be an #A11Y—why inclusive design is good design
Good design affects every aspect of our lives, from the tiniest interaction with our phones to…
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How to keep remote agents engaged—and empowered
Back in the heady ’60s, the gap year industry sprouted as Baby Boomers considered different ways…
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The power of women-built brand experiences
Who designs the culture we live in? It’s everybody, right? We all contribute. Except that when…
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Not all great customer experiences are convenient
In retail, creating a positive customer experience can mean a great many things, including offering bells…
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More than metrics: What VCs are looking for in a SaaS startup
Most startups are hungry for investment from venture capitalists (VCs)—for the funds, but also for their…
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How does your office stack up? The new norm in workplace perks
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, perks like healthcare and paid days off weren’t even…
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Beyond bonuses: what motivates Millennials, Generation X, and Baby Boomers
How often do you recognize or reward your team for their work? Unlike our new bot…
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The Magnolia method: Scaling authenticity in customer service
You don’t have to be the “Target Lady” to appreciate an occasional chin wag with customers.…
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The vast unexplored possibility of data visualization
When scientists began working with artist Francesca Samsel in order to visualize things like how deep…
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Can science fix bad meetings?
Editor’s note: So much great business advice, so little time to read. That’s why each month…
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