Two years after the devastating blow dealt by COVID-19, the travel and hospitality sector is bouncing back as people embark on new adventures. Still, the industry returns to a very different environment that requires a new approach to customer experience (CX) delivery. The first challenge is dealing with growing demand. According to a study by … Combining Travel with Elevated CX to Ensure Enhanced Adventures
In healthcare, personalized service and human connections are paramount for patients at every point of their customer experience (CX) journey. However, healthcare providers and pharmaceutical companies face a considerable challenge: balancing effective CX with patient medication adherence. When starting any new round of medication, patients must adhere strictly to their doctor, pharmacy’s advice, and/or treatment … Saving Lives with CX: Improving Medication Adherence in Healthcare
Remote work offers a fantastic ability to work productively and control many aspects of your day-to-day routine, but we’ve all experienced those distractions at home that lead to a drop in focus. Whether it’s kids, pets, housemates, endless notifications, or household chores to deal with, SmartVirtual™ workers’ success depends on how they manage nearby distractions, … 5 Tips for Creating a SmartVirtual™ Work Environment that Drives Success
If the last eighteen months have shown us anything, it’s that residential broadband internet has gone from being a luxury to a necessity. As remote learning and working from home have normalized, internet service providers (ISPs) have their work cut out to ensure everybody can stay online. Here’s a retrospective look at how they handled … Internet Service Providers and the Surge of Home Internet Consumption
In April 2021, as many as 4 million workers quit their jobs, spurred on by pandemic burnout, labor shortages, employers calling their workforce back into the office, and a desire of individuals to manage their own life rather than accepting employer rules and mandates. As this trend continues, some have dubbed it “The Great Resignation”, … Why it Pays to Offer Permanent Work-at-Home CX Careers
By Sandy Ellis As companies strive to differentiate themselves through consistent and excellent products and services, their ability to infuse a purpose-driven culture throughout their organization and across their supporting partners is crucial. Elon Musk said, “every person in your company is a vector. Your progress is determined by the sum of all vectors.” Although … Infusing Brand Culture, From the Inside Out
As mid-market companies seek to provide innovative, impactful customer experiences, their choice of CX delivery partners plays a significant role in this strategy. The business process outsourcing (BPO) industry comprises thousands of service providers ranging from multinational giants to boutique startups, so it is often challenging to find a good fit that checks all the … For Mid-Market Players, One Size BPO Does Not Fit All
By Sandy Ellis Despite the magnitude of global challenges and distractions over the preceding eighteen months, company leaders continue to seek how best to operate, grow and transform their business. A common pre-pandemic practice was to establish a Center of Excellence (COE) in a physical location that was staffed by subject matter experts. The experts … Elevating the Traditional COE Model with a Virtual Community of Excellence
By Susie Buffam Every year, business continuity planning (BCP) is increasingly more vital for protecting the customer experience. Brands face significant challenges from natural disasters, geopolitical events, and now pandemics, requiring agile CX partners with resilient operations strategically designed to mitigate these risks. Unfortunately, most BCP plans only lower risk; instead of developing service delivery … Why Work-at-Home Service Delivery Compliments Business Continuity Strategy
By Felix Serrano In a world where customer experience is essential, an organization’s choice of CX delivery model is equally as vital. Gone are the days of buying hundreds of seats in a cramped call center, filling them with local employees, and pacing the aisles under the guise of “coaching.” Today’s CX delivery is about … SmartVirtual™ Vs. GigCX Vs. Hybrid: Which Adds the Most CX Value?