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10 predictions for customer experience in 2019

Steven Van Belleghem

The quality of the ‘human touch’ in customer service will fundamentally increase because more data will be available for the front line staff. Share information about an upcoming event adds value to a customer, and it is easier than using bots to solve complex customer service issues. 3 Predictive commerce.

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The most important customer service skills for 2021

Zendesk

The impacts of COVID-19 changed customer service for good. Customers are online more than ever, with customer service taking center stage. While the importance of good customer service isn’t under question, the skills support teams need to make it happen often is. Customer service skills.