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3 ways AI bolsters employee productivity and satisfaction
A happier workforce isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential for success. Research consistently shows that happy employees…
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The AI advantage: How CX leaders are freed up to focus on what matters most
What could you do with an extra day each week? That’s the question many of our…
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The key to better customer relationships? Human-centric AI
Companies that are moving quickly to adopt human-centric AI and integrate it deeply into their CX…
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Think like a startup, scale like an enterprise: 3 AI-first approaches
Ask any successful founder how to scale a business and they’ll tell you one thing: embrace…
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Personal AI is next in line to disrupt CX - here's how to prepare
AI is no longer just a tool for businesses—customers are deploying it too, using personal assistants to interact with brands and handle tasks on their behalf.
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Smart AI strategies for HR and IT service teams
AI can improve the employee experience in many ways, but strategic decision-making is key when navigating the evolving landscape of employee service and the future of work.
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4 ways CX leaders are preparing for the future
As a new era of CX begins, here are the top four priorities for CX leaders for the next three years.
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The humanizing power of AI in CX
When implemented correctly, AI can help businesses create more personal and authentic connections with customers.
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Top 6 reasons to attend Zendesk Relate 2024
The future of CX is here, and this is your invitation to think bigger. Here are the top six reasons why Zendesk Relate—coming to Las Vegas April 16 through 18—is the must-attend CX event of the year.
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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Transforming customer service: The impact of AI
Check out the highlights from an Economist Impact event featuring leaders from Zendesk, Mastercard, Forrester Research, and McKinsey discussing how AI is evolving customer service.
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The next big Zendesk AI drop: A leap into the future of customer and employee experience
Generative AI, intelligent workforce tools, and employee experience are at the forefront.
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Shipshape customer service: A CX Moment with Auctane
Zendesk spoke with Auctane's Chief Customer Officer, Chris Karp, about how to craft a unified customer experience.
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Women in Leadership: Debunking negotiation myths with Wema Hoover
The DE&I leader shares how women can refine their negotiation skills in the workplace and create value at the negotiating table.
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IWD 2023: Celebrating women around the world who are championing equity
This year’s theme for IWD is “Embrace Equity”—and that’s exactly what these women at Zendesk are enabling and empowering others to do.
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Here's how customer service teams are actually using AI
From bots to automated workflows under the hood, Generative AI tools for customer service driving higher productivity, happier agents, and satisfied customers
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Closing the gender gap in customer service leadership roles
Women show up as the antidote to burnout and champions of DEI and advancement into leadership roles—even as the gap in burnout between men and women has nearly doubled in the past year.
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Strategies for ‘going extreme’ and staying at the top: A CX Moment with Sarah Robb O’Hagan
Zendesk chatted with executive, activist, and entrepreneur Sarah Robb O’Hagan on what it takes to stay at the top of your game while taking your organization’s customer experience to the next level.
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