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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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. .....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
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. .....»»
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.....»»
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. .....»»
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.....»»
T-Mobile CEO John Legere Wants to Make Customer Service Something People Don’t Hate
The wireless company is debuting dedicated customer support teams .....»»
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.....»»