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Designing call centers for empathy—can it be done?

There is something that even the most customer-centric companies can’t change or control: the angry or…

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Could an ancient practice return humanity to the workplace?

In times of social distancing, we’re reminded of the value of community that we may often…

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Vend's Talei Wood: On rising up and bringing others along with her

As we did last year, we’re extending International Women’s Day throughout the month of March to…

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Collect them all—team stickers

Celebrate your support agents’ superpowers by looking for ways as a community to notice their gifts…

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How retail is changing, from the women leading the charge

Women drive the majority of consumer spending in the United States. It sounds empowering, and, perhaps…

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Taking big swings is in leader Sangeetha Rai’s DNA

As we did last year, we’re extending International Women’s Day throughout the month of March to…

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Flying without a map: Nicole France on charting her course as an analyst

As we did last year, we’re extending International Women’s Day throughout the month of March to…

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On the ground in Miami with our customer community

It’s a Tuesday morning in Miami. I should be stressed. I should be preparing for the…

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Startup Central: How customers can be your way into YC

Lessons from a YC partner on how customers can help you stand out.

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4 things you can do to practice empathy at work

Is empathy the new ambition? It seems like it. Spend even a few minutes in leadership…

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Can burnout actually be good for you?

Health and wellness consultant Jenny Dempsey believes it can. In fact, she credits burnout for leading…

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3 reasons why time tracking software saves more than time

Some executives may overlook implementing time tracking software in their companies. They may want to avoid…

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The incomparable value of community moderators

Central to any digital or online community is its community of moderators. Whether a moderator’s role…

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How an automation-first strategy delivers better human support

The rumors of a war between live support and automation have been greatly exaggerated. There’s a…

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Strategies for leading others through continual change at work

The movie Groundhog Day provides a helpful kind of mantra for Dana Otto, senior manager of…

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In the knowledge economy, harness the power of constant change

How recently did your company’s tech stack change? In 2018, companies’ average spend on SaaS products…

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The art of conversation—4 brands that use quality assurance for personalized interactions

Really great customer conversations can’t happen when agents are bound to a script—it just isn’t possible.…

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