Listen to Jo discuss the findings from our research revealing that 1.3m over 65s in the UK have experienced bad customer service, or been treated badly, because of their age: "Seek to understand your customer group, don't stereotype and think…
By Jo Causon, CEO, The Institute of Customer Service While I am penning my last column of 2020, I appreciate that many of you will be working harder than ever over the remaining days of this year to uphold the…
New research reveals 1.3m people in the UK over 65 have experienced bad customer service, or been treated badly, purely because of their age Those people treated badly said the most common experiences were being patronised and not being taken…
By Jo Causon, CEO, The Institute of Customer Service As we continue to navigate this pandemic's the focus is turning to how organisations develop a viable strategy for recovery, that balances societal needs and economic pressures. If hard-hit businesses are…
By Jo Causon, CEO, The Institute of Customer Service A worrying report published last week by the Competition and Markets Authority suggests Britons receive some of the worst customer service in Europe; a fact it puts down to reduced competition…
By Jo Causon, CEO, The Institute of Customer Service Black Friday has fast become one of the busiest, and most profitable, trading periods of the year. Yet as we continue to navigate the Covid-19 pandemic, and the subsequent shifts in…
By Jo Causon, CEO, The Institute of Customer Service As we swiftly approach the end of a year that many will be keen to forget, I’ve been giving pause to reflect on what has been one of the most challenging…
By Jo Causon, CEO, The Institute of Customer Service The ongoing impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic continue to create challenges across all sectors of our economy – and it is clear that businesses continue to face daily challenges to keep…
In the last few months, we have been inviting our members and wider network to share examples of great and inspiring customer service against the odds. South Western Railway (SWR) has submitted a collection of inspiring stories showcasing these examples…
In July, we published the latest UK Customer Satisfaction Index, alongside the key findings we also made 8 recommendations for organisations to consider as they look forwards to the next 6 months. On this webinar we review those recommendations in…