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How Computers Could Make Your Customer-Service Calls More Human

The robotic call-center agent reading from a script is getting a makeover as a number of companies develop software to give agents real-time feedback about how their customer conversations are going......»»

Category: smallbizSource: wsjJun 16th, 2018

How to set up and use Google Hangouts, Google"s free phone call and video chat service, on desktop or mobile

You can use Google Hangouts to make phone calls, video calls, and more with anyone on your contacts list. Here's how to set up and use it. Once you figure out how to set.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytFeb 18th, 2021

BookWatch: Square co-founder to businesses: Reward loyal customers during the coronavirus crisis or risk losing them

Ailing economy calls for strong customer service, writes Jim McKelvey......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 17th, 2020

4 Steps to Make Sure the Market Fits Your Product or Service

Knowing your customer's true needs and focusing on one problem at a time can help your startup succeed......»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMar 11th, 2020

How to set up Google Voice on your computer or mobile device, and use it to make calls and send messages

Google Google Voice is a free service.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderNov 26th, 2019

Catholic Charities CEO to retire

The longtime CEO of Catholic Charities of Buffalo is stepping down, capping a 22-year career with one of the region’s most high-profile human service agencies. Dennis Walczyk will retire at year’s end as president and CEO from what he calls â.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsNov 21st, 2019

Modern Market brings customer-service functions in-house as most competitors outsource them

The Denver-based chain sees advantages in increasing its responsiveness and owning the data from the calls the department receives......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJul 15th, 2019

Is your business keeping up with customer service expectations?

The quality of your customer service can make or break your business, according to a new survey. Find out what your customers want and how to meet their expectations. .....»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralApr 22nd, 2019

United Airlines Came to the Rescue After My Wife Dumped Me On the Phone, Says Frequent Flyer

Some customer service professionals know how to react correctly. At a human level. This appears to be one of those times......»»

Category: topSource: incApr 9th, 2018

This Man Says His Wife Dumped Him and United Airlines Came to the Rescue (Yes, the Rescue)

Some customer service professionals know how to react correctly. At a human level. This appears to be one of those times......»»

Category: topSource: incApr 9th, 2018

Warners" Stellian president: "We"ve been approached by Amazon to fulfill for them. That"s not going to happen."

Warners' Stellian President Robert Warner hopes that by delivering appliances, offering high-touch customer service in its stores and serving customers directly at their homes will make the company Amazon-proof and stand apart from other retailers l.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 3rd, 2018

Why Spotify will never make money

Spotify announced its first quarterly results as a public company on Tuesday, and the market was not impressed. Shares of the music streaming service fell over 7%, even though the company met its goals for customer and revenue growth......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralMay 5th, 2018

Google unveiled a new "experiment" that will impersonate a human to make restaurant reservations for you over the phone (GOOG, GOOGL)

Google/Business Insider Google revealed a new service called Google Duplex, whic.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 8th, 2018

Creepy or convenient? Google Assistant can make human-sounding phone calls on your behalf

At Google's annual conference, Google shows its Assistant making dinner reservati.....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayMay 8th, 2018

Randalls store in Cypress to close this summer

A Randalls grocery store in Cypress will shutter this summer.  The store at 12312 Barker Cypress Road will close by June 23, a customer service representative confirmed. Although the employee count wasn’t given, the company’s human resource de.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 25th, 2018

We tried to trip up Google Duplex, the bot that sounds human, and failed

The Google Assistant can make restaurant reservation and hair salon appointment calls through emerging AI technology Google calls Duplex. We tried it at a Thai restaurant in New York.    .....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayJun 27th, 2018

Home Depot joins retailers adding pickup lockers

For online shoppers who live in a metro area and want to avoid shipping charges, ship-to-store is often a good option. Order online. Pick up at the customer service desk of your nearest store. Easy.   But some stores want to make it even easier b.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJun 28th, 2018

These are America's favorite fast-food and full-service restaurants

The top fast-food and full-service restaurants for customer satisfaction were just named in a new report. Did your favorite make the cut? Buzz60's Sean Dowling has more.   .....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayJul 5th, 2018

Report: Google Duplex could be replacing a customer service representative near you soon

Alphabet Inc.'s Google is beginning to test its human-sounding chatbot, Duplex, with at least one customer running a large contact center, The Information reports, citing an unnamed source. The customer, a large insurance company, is reportedly look.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJul 6th, 2018

T-Mobile CEO John Legere Wants to Make Customer Service Something People Don’t Hate

The wireless company is debuting dedicated customer support teams .....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneAug 15th, 2018

DeWine, Husted announce new initiative to make Ohio a "leader in technology"

Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and Secretary of State Jon Husted have unveiled a new plan aimed at transforming state government into a more "effective and efficient leader" in technology to improve customer service and save tax dollars. DeWine a.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsSep 14th, 2018