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Welcome to our article library where you will find an extensive collection of customer service articles by expert authors.

6 Ways Employees Are Motivated by Work

December 8, 2025March 9, 2020 by CSM Contributor
Motivated work team

Here are some ways employees remain motivated by work and what you should consider implementing in your business to encourage positivity..

10 Ways to Transform an Angry Customer Into a Loyal Client

December 8, 2025March 6, 2020 by Meredith Estep
Angry customer on phone

If you asked 100 Customer Service Representatives to identify their least favorite aspect of their job, 98 would probably say it is dealing with angry customers..

4 Lessons From the Cult of the Customer

December 8, 2025March 5, 2020 by Shep Hyken
Cult of the Customer

Shep Hyken shares some quotes from his revised and updated book ‘The Cult of the Customer’ to get you thinking about how to amaze your customers..

Differentiation Is Not About Customer Needs, but Objectives

December 8, 2025March 5, 2020 by Andrea Belk Olson
Unique customer chart

There’s a constant push to differentiate in today’s competitive climate. But true differentiation comes from a deep, intimate connection with customers..

5 Benefits of Social Media in Customer Service

December 8, 2025February 28, 2020 by Meredith Estep
Social Media Marketing

A recent survey found that nearly half of all users of social media channels, like Twitter or Facebook, have used these websites to reach out to companies for service..

Using Artificial Intelligence to Build a Great Future for CX

December 8, 2025February 27, 2020 by Henry Jinman
CX Robot

AI is already here and it’s revolutionising the way businesses manage their data to transform the customer experience (CX). Henry Jinman shares his top three tips..

Why the Gig Economy and Customer Service Go Hand in Hand

December 8, 2025February 18, 2020 by Roger Beadle
Gig Economy worker speaking to customer

Roger Beadle, CEO at Limitless explains why agile customer service models are needed and how businesses can take advantage of the gig economy to improve their customer experience..

Why Integration Over Total Automation Is Key for Customer Service Success

January 3, 2026February 17, 2020 by Jay Reeder
Call center operators

When it comes to customer service in 2020 companies must implement the best methods for their product or service. Here are a few key ways to decide where and when to make those needed changes..

How AI Has Changed Customer Experience Forever

December 8, 2025February 14, 2020 by Nick Beardsley
AI in CX

Learn how having a clear digital strategy and omni-channel solution at the core, overlaid with AI is the real gamechanger to customer service..

The Five Building Blocks of Successful Customer Strategy

December 8, 2025February 14, 2020 by Martin Ellingham

Find out what makes a successful customer strategy in 2020 and understand the five most important building blocks necessary to deliver on it..

Ten Ways to Supercharge Your Customer Service

December 8, 2025February 13, 2020 by Ellen Goodwright
Customer service agent giving great service on phone

Is your customer service in need of an overhaul? Here are ten quick and easy ways to take your customer service to the next level..

4 Social Media Customer Service Best Practices

December 8, 2025February 3, 2020 by CSM Contributor
Customer service platforms

This article highlights four social media customer service best practices to help you wow your clients online..

Top Metrics to Make Your Call Center a Success

December 8, 2025January 28, 2020 by CSM Contributor
CSR using call center software

If you’re looking into upgrading or implementing call center software, read on as we detail some important things to consider to make it a success..

How to Design Your Perfect Customer Service Plan

December 8, 2025January 20, 2020 by John Tschohl
CSR Planning

In an excerpt from his book, Achieving Excellence Through Customer Service, John Tschohl provides a guide to preparing a plan for customer service success..

Smile and the World Smiles With You—Unless It’s Fake

December 8, 2025January 20, 2020 by Shep Hyken
Waitress serving customer with a smile

Shep Hyken reflects on the importance of a genuine smile when dealing with customers and why as a Customer Service Manager you should ‘hire for attitude’..

How to Self-Audit Your Company’s Customer Experience

December 8, 2025January 10, 2020 by Kristina Evey
CX Audit

Kristina Evey looks at ways to identify opportunities that would add more value to your existing processes or systems..

6 Customer Service Mistakes—and How to Overcome Them

December 8, 2025January 5, 2020 by Meredith Estep
Customer service agents in office

Even the best-oiled customer service machines are bound to malfunction on occasion. When a mistake occurs, how does your business handle the blunder? 

Improve How Your Business Handles Customer Returns

December 8, 2025December 30, 2019 by CSM Contributor

Here are some tips to improve how your business handles customer returns, so you can cut down on admin and keep your customers happy..

How to Use the UMPS Method for Positive Customer Interactions

December 8, 2025December 20, 2019 by Roger Wolkoff
waiter serving diner in restuarant

In an industry where it’s important to be memorable, Roger Wolkoff explains how the UMPS Method can be used to help close conversations..

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