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Tech philosopher Alex Wolf on designing harmonious technology

Intercom, Inc.

Unpacking this central conundrum is at the heart of Alex Wolf’ s work – the self-described “consumer-facing anthropologist” has made a career by thinking deeply and talking widely about issues related to the pervasive role of technology in modern life. She asks what are the risks involved in “outsourcing” so many of our skills to technology.

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Amazing Business Radio: Julius Robinson

Shep Hyken

He shares what organizations can learn about customer service from the hospitality industry and how to equip employees to meet and exceed customer expectations. Technology has allowed customers to take control of their experience. If done right, technology can help provide the great experience they expect from your brand.

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5 Top Customer Service Articles of the Week 8-2-2021

Shep Hyken

Forbes) Customer experience encompasses far more than your products, customer service, technologies, processes, and culture. Hospitality Net) Developing relationships is the heart of hospitality and technology will never replace the fundamentals, however, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought forward the need for contactless technologies.

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How Project N95 streamlined its volunteer-staffed support using Zendesk

Zendesk

While most hospitals have a good supply, it can still be tough for small health care facilities and regular citizens to pick up a cache of affordable, high-quality PPE. While most hospitals have a good supply, it can still be tough for small health care facilities and regular citizens to pick up a cache of affordable, high-quality PPE. “At

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Amazing Business Radio: Adam Alfia

Shep Hyken

He has a firmly entrenched background in high-end hospitality and entertainment. Technology, like Realtime Feedback, can help you work with your customers to create the best experience for them. New York Times ?bestselling Convenient Customer Feedback In Realtime. How to Use Customer Feedback to Improve Performance.

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How Can Healthcare Companies Use Electronic Signatures?

Lightico

Whether a process takes place within a clinic or hospital setting, or a virtual setting, one thing is for sure: traditional paperwork and wet signatures prolong time to completing a healthcare task. The problem is that these technologies aren’t synced together, or fail to communicate with the backend operations. They’re Costly.

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Airbnb Gets It. Do You? Learn About The Airbnb Way.

Beyond Philosophy

I find Airbnb fascinating because it is an organization that is disrupting the hospitality industry. New York Times best-selling author and keynote speaker Joseph Michelli , Ph.D., The Airbnb story starts, as many things do, with technology. They wanted to use their mobile technology to explore the world around them.