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The independent professional membership body for customer service, driving business performance through service excellence
As the lockdown continues, tensions will inevitably rise - and a shift in the public mood does seem likely. Businesses should be prepared to navigate the challenges of the next few months in the face of increasing pressure from both customers and employees – and effective service will be vital to ensure they remain committed and loyal when we move past the pandemic.
We exist to improve your business performance by improving your customer experience. By working with business, the public sector and the Government, we are positioning the UK as world leaders…
Watch the inspiring story of Hampshire County Council’s transformation journey and how the improvement in service performance brought positive impact on employee engagement and business performance.
“We’re at the highest customer satisfaction at 88% - and that’s above the aspiration that we set ourselves, which was at 80%” – Carolyn Williamson, Deputy Chief Executive, Hampshire County Council
Head 2 Head: Jo Causon explains to Craig Elvin at Executive Heads why Customer Service is at the beating heart of the UK economy, why Customer Service employees should receive greater recognition and how businesses can deliver excellent customer service during these challenging times.
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, many traditional ways of working are no longer viable. A new normal is being established - and we are all grappling with the challenges and opportunities it presents. We reached out to our network of Vice Presidents - business leaders from across the UK in a range of sectors for their top tips on maintaining great service through these challenging times.
The job of leaders is to keep a level head, stay focused, and navigate the best way forward with the facts that they have at the time. Difficult times call for better leadership.
Take a moment and reflect on where you really are in your customer service journey. Does it reflect your purpose and values as an organisation? Are you clear about who you are serving and why? If not, what do you need to do to adjust your trajectory?
Extract from Customer Focus Magazine: Issue 28 (Jan 2020) The higher you climb, the further you have to fall. Mark Gait talks to Customer Focus about how the best way to fight…