New data from the Institute of Customer Service finds 20% of those experiencing hostility have taken sick leave in the last six months as a result, taking off an average of nine daysĀ Less than half (44%) of staff who…
Extract from Customer Focus Magazine: Issue 38 (May 2023): Our latest polling shows that the cost of living crisis in the UK continues to impact customer service staff significantly, with nearly half of frontline service workers experiencing hostility from customers…
Customer abuse of public-facing workers remains high, which is causing many call center workers to experience burnout as a result of unrelenting stress and pressure. To find out more about our Service with Respect campaign, click here.
The latest results of our Service with Respect campaign polling have revealed that over the last six months, 45% of frontline service staff have experienced hostility from customers, up 10% since February of this year. 34% think that their role…
The latest results of our Service with Respect campaign polling reveal a worrying spike in abuse towards frontline staff. This has resulted in 40% of people thinking about leaving their role because of abuse they have faced. To find out…
Our new polling data reveals that customer abuse of public-facing worker has risen significantly in the past six months. See shocking footage of some of the behaviour that customer service staff have to deal with. To find out more about…
Hospitality staff say frustrated customers have left them demoralised and upset with some at "breaking point". Our CEO, Jo Causon, advises on what business can do to support their customer-facing staff. To find out more about our Service with Respect…
Watch Ian King (Sky News) interview Jo Causon, the Institute's CEO, to discuss the amendment to the Sentencing Bill and new legislation protecting frontline staff from abuse as a result of our Service with Respect Campaign. https://icsmail.wistia.com/medias/rfgbi8rg41
"With staffing shortages causing great problems it is critical retailers retain their best employees and avoid losing them because of the rising levels of abuse they face at the hands of customers. To avoid this all retailers should look…
"Good customer service is only possible where an organisation is clear about what it is trying to do, who it is trying to serve, and then actually delivers on that. It is about being very clear about the purpose and…