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fromsilive
12 hours ago
SF parents

Staten Island woman: Solar company bankruptcy led her to 'financial ruin' over broken system

fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
US Elections

Rhode Island husband bummed out by 'RUMP' typo on $640 'limited edition' president-themed watch: report

fromsilive
12 hours ago
SF parents

Staten Island woman: Solar company bankruptcy led her to 'financial ruin' over broken system

fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
US Elections

Rhode Island husband bummed out by 'RUMP' typo on $640 'limited edition' president-themed watch: report

Digital life
fromThe Daily Dot
1 day ago

"The Gen Z gaze": Gen Z's refusal to say hi to customers is setting off older generations

The 'Gen Z gaze' highlights generational differences in customer service expectations and the impact of technology and social interactions.
fromBusline News
1 day ago

Powering People, Driving Growth: How ECHO AFC Transportation Elevates Passenger Service - Busline News

We constantly hear from our passengers that our coaches are the nicest and all the exact same from an exterior and interior perspective. That kind of feedback tells us we're doing something right and pushes us to keep raising the bar in every aspect of our service.
Alternative transportation
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

NatWest apologises as banking app goes offline

NatWest has expressed its apologies as thousands of customers faced issues with its mobile banking app, highlighting ongoing challenges in banking services in the UK.
UK news
#klarna
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Klarna U-turns on AI: Rehires humans for customer support after quality complaints - Silicon Canals

fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Klarna's revenue per employee soars to nearly $1 million thanks to AI efficiency push | TechCrunch

fromIT Pro
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski might be calming his tone on AI replacement - but the future of customer service could be a two-tier nightmare

fromTechCrunch
3 days ago
European startups

Klarna CEO says company will use humans to offer VIP customer service | TechCrunch

Artificial intelligence
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

As lucrative tech jobs vanish, one company is turning to gig work

Klarna emphasizes its commitment to AI while introducing remote customer service roles, ensuring human interaction remains available.
Artificial intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

Klarna U-turns on AI: Rehires humans for customer support after quality complaints - Silicon Canals

Klarna is reintroducing human customer service agents alongside its AI chatbot to improve service quality after finding limitations with AI alone.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Klarna's revenue per employee soars to nearly $1 million thanks to AI efficiency push | TechCrunch

Klarna is leveraging AI to boost efficiency and reduce costs, resulting in significant revenue growth per employee.
Artificial intelligence
fromIT Pro
1 day ago

Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski might be calming his tone on AI replacement - but the future of customer service could be a two-tier nightmare

Klarna CEO backtracks on AI workforce replacement plans, hinting at a future with limited human customer service roles.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Klarna CEO says company will use humans to offer VIP customer service | TechCrunch

Klarna's CEO emphasizes the coexistence of AI and human roles in customer service.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

As lucrative tech jobs vanish, one company is turning to gig work

fromThe Verge
1 day ago

A GameStop damaged Switch 2 screens with staples, but they're getting replaced

Reports of damaged Nintendo Switch 2 screens due to staples were isolated to one GameStop store, prompting the company to offer replacements and investigate the issue.
Video games
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Cancelling accounts after the death of a loved one: 'It's really hard... big companies should have bereavement teams'

Closing the utility accounts of a deceased loved one often turns into a stressful ordeal, exacerbated by companies' lack of compassion and strict policies.
Retirement
#travel
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

DMVs chaotic with long lines as people scramble to get REAL IDs on deadline day

DMV chaos ensued as many rushed to get REAL IDs before the deadline, causing frustration and long wait times for unprepared customers.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

DMVs chaotic with long lines as people scramble to get REAL IDs on deadline day

DMV chaos ensued as many rushed to get REAL IDs before the deadline, causing frustration and long wait times for unprepared customers.
#air-travel
#ai
fromMarTech
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

AI improves customer service only when it supports humans, not replaces them | MarTech

fromZDNET
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

NiCE launches new branding as it shifts from CCaaS to CX-focused AI platform

Artificial intelligence
fromTESLARATI
4 weeks ago

Tesla confronts Service complaints with new AI-backed strategy

Tesla introduces an AI-based strategy to enhance service experience for owners, addressing past complaints and streamlining communication.
fromMarTech
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

AI improves customer service only when it supports humans, not replaces them | MarTech

fromZDNET
4 days ago
Artificial intelligence

NiCE launches new branding as it shifts from CCaaS to CX-focused AI platform

#automation
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

The Future Of Business: Is It Time To Embrace AI Agents?

Integrating AI agents into business strategies is crucial for future growth and efficiency.
AI agents can automate simple tasks, allowing employees to focus on complex issues.
Artificial intelligence
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

The Future Of Business: Is It Time To Embrace AI Agents?

Integrating AI agents into business strategies is crucial for future growth and efficiency.
AI agents can automate simple tasks, allowing employees to focus on complex issues.
#tipping-culture
Food & drink
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Servers share their top strategies for getting gratuity amid a tipping backlash

Workers are adapting to lower tipping trends by enhancing customer interactions and creatively leveraging restaurant resources.
Food & drink
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Servers share their top strategies for getting gratuity amid a tipping backlash

Workers are adapting to lower tipping trends by enhancing customer interactions and creatively leveraging restaurant resources.
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

An Exhausted Mom Got Panda Express for Her Kids. When She Looked in the Bag, She Burst Into Tears

"I was like, 'I'll get whatever you want,' Ortega tells TODAY.com, joking that at that point, if they had requested lasagna from Italy, she would have made it happen."
Silicon Valley food
#tech-support
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 week ago

SentinelOne restores services after lengthy outage

SentinelOne experienced a significant outage impacting crucial security services for several hours, leading to customer frustration due to poor communication.
#agentic-ai
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
1 week ago

68% of tech vendor customer support to be handled by AI by 2028, says Cisco report

Agentic AI will significantly enhance customer service efficiency and personalization within the IT industry.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
1 week ago

68% of tech vendor customer support to be handled by AI by 2028, says Cisco report

Agentic AI will significantly enhance customer service efficiency and personalization within the IT industry.
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Stop Losing $500+ a Month - The Mistake Starts With a Missed Call | Entrepreneur

According to a survey by Vida, 42% of SMBs estimate they lose at least $500 every month to missed calls.
Artificial intelligence
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Cruise ship worker reveals biggest pet peeves - including 'piss drunk' passengers

When it came to biggest pet peeves on the high seas, the professional voyager said he was tired of passengers "demanding to see my supervisor/manager." The Redditor declared, "If seeing the manager is warranted, I promise you won't have to say it."
Travel
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How to get your stressed-out team past the 'frustration threshold'

Workplace burnout affects teams' ability to deliver services due to bureaucracy and inefficiencies.
Employees waste significant time on bureaucratic processes, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

24 "Weird But Effective" Frugal Habits That People Swear By

Price-match an item every chance I get. Not a lot of people know about price match policies at your favorite retailers, but you can almost always find it cheaper elsewhere.
Marketing
#amazon
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago
Marketing tech

Why Amazon is giving surprise refunds for old purchases - and who's getting them

fromZDNET
2 weeks ago
Marketing tech

Why Amazon is giving surprise refunds for old purchases - and who's getting them

fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
2 weeks ago

Fastest Weed Delivery in Jamaica Queens: Licensed Dispensary, Premium Products | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

In a fast-moving city like New York, convenience matters. For those in Queens looking for quick, reliable access to high-quality cannabis, Silk Road NYC delivers-literally.
NYC food
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Gen Z comedian called out for 'rude' behavior at a restaurant: 'You're in the wrong'

Aussie comedian Will Gibb's experience at a takeout restaurant over wearing earphones has ignited debate on restaurant etiquette and customer service.
Food & drink
#business-strategy
Marketing tech
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Why is Customer Satisfaction So Important for Business?

Customer satisfaction drives brand reputation and business success.
Empathy in customer service can have a lasting impact on customer loyalty.
Businesses lose billions annually due to negative customer experiences.
Focusing on existing customer retention is key to financial growth.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

I Work a Retail Job at the Mall. Parents Really Have the Wrong Idea About Our Store.

Retail workers face challenges with parents leaving children unattended in stores.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Greggs makes major change to stores in shoplifting hotspots

The safety of our colleagues and customers remains our number one priority. Greggs is trialing placing refrigerated items behind the counter to combat shoplifting.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Ten tips for making your online chat interactions engaging - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Whether you're a customer support Rep or one of the many professional Onlyfans chatters, building rapport with subscribers, the magic begins with personalization.
Online marketing
fromTasting Table
3 weeks ago

Does Costco Sell Same-Day Custom Graduation Cakes? - Tasting Table

Costco not only provides bulk goods but also takes pride in its personalized service including custom cakes with specific designs and messages for special occasions.
Silicon Valley food
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Grieving California woman who miscarried days before Carnival cruise requested refund from company - and was denied

A California woman, Monique McChristian, was denied a refund by Carnival after miscarrying days before her cruise, leading to numerous painful conversations about her loss.
Travel
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

PG&E CEO predicts bills won't rise in 2025 and will fall in 2026

PG&E is transforming its approach to customer service and operations, aiming to keep monthly bills flat or lower despite requesting more revenue from the state. This reflects an emphasis on improving efficiency and cost management for the benefit of ratepayers.
Portland food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Banned by Uber after I won my credit card dispute can you help?

Uber Eats charged a cancellation fee despite the order being canceled in seconds and the restaurant not having started preparation. Review cancellation policies carefully.
NYC startup
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago

Thousands struggling to get solar panels fixed after company's bankruptcy. How the new CEO is trying to help

The bankruptcy of SunPower left thousands of customers like the Pinneris without support for their solar systems, leading to frustration and skyrocketing electric bills.
NYC startup
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

UPS tells Bay Area customer his guitar is destroyed and discarded, but he then finds it for sale

UPS gave conflicting reasons for the lost guitar's status until 7 On Your Side helped recover it.
LA Dodgers
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

Older People Are Revealing The Surprising "Cheat Codes" Young People Don't Know

Asking for a discount based on being a 'nice guy' can work about 30% of the time in situations with flexible pricing.
NYC startup
#travel-support
#travel-assistance
#banking
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
4 weeks ago

How do I register a new postal address with the Royal Mail? All you need to know

Moving house can come with a number of challenges, with one of the biggest headaches being the delivery of mail if your address doesn't appear to exist, is missing or is not recognised.
UK news
SF food
fromBuzzFeed
4 weeks ago

This Restaurant Customer's Tariff-Induced Meltdown Perfectly Captures How Misinformed People Are

The customer is often wrong, particularly on complex issues like tariffs.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Tim Dowling: Help! We have no internet and I really do have work to do

After shifting through many different shades, the blue light returns. That ain't good, I say.
Women in technology
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Teacher with deadly allergy claims $13K honeymoon flight could kill her: 'This is life or death for me'

If you can't make an announcement, can I make my own? They told me on the phone if I do, I could be kicked off the flight.
UK news
fromTalentLMS Blog
4 weeks ago

Product Knowledge Training: Your A-Z Guide

Product knowledge training is essential for building confident sales pitches, informed customer service, and securing product success in the marketplace.
Online learning
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

A 3-year-old flying in business class was served a glass of wine - and his mother is not happy

"During the whole process, there was a lack of care for my son. They gave me the impression that they were trying to shirk responsibility."
Wine
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago

For Progressive employees it's 'really the people'

Sometimes the calls come when it's the worst time of a person's life. There has been a car crash, and the people involved are justifiably shook up.
Toronto startup
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Frontier Airlines agents jeer at passenger trying to check in after hitting him with surprise $25 fee: 'You thought you were gonna get on your flight?'

After discussing the unexpected $25 fee, the tense interaction escalated when the passenger expressed his frustration, leading to a hostile exchange with airline staff.
NYC parents
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

I Was About to Buy a Samsung Refridgerator, But These 7 Factors Scared Me Off

Many customers have found that even though they have followed warranty instructions correctly, customer service took so long that the 15-day deadline had passed.
Gadgets
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Energy company pays customers 150,000 in compensation after Ofgem finds issues

Good Energy was fined for not issuing final bills on time to prepayment customers, affecting over 2,000 individuals.
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

City's fiber service will cost more than AT&T or Xfinity

Palo Alto's Fiber internet aims to attract residents with better customer service and competitive pricing despite higher rates than established providers AT&T and Xfinity.
Silicon Valley real estate
#humor
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Everyday cooking

Cashiers Are Speaking Up About The Weirdest Things Customers Have Done, And I'm Questioning Humanity

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Everyday cooking

Cashiers Are Speaking Up About The Weirdest Things Customers Have Done, And I'm Questioning Humanity

Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Couple's airline credit stolen, used for stranger's luxury flight and Air Canada blamed them | CBC News

Air Canada failed to protect a couple from a credit theft and then blamed them for the incident.
Artificial intelligence
fromIT Pro
1 month ago

The generative AI 'scramble' is over - now it's time to sort your infrastructure or fall behind

The generative AI industry has shifted from a scramble to a pivot era, emphasizing the need for strategic investment in foundational technology.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Miss Manners: Was I rude to ask where they got the swell walker?

Asking people about their medical devices is technically not, Miss Manners admits, inquiring into someone's medical condition which would be a no-no, but it is too nearly that to receive her blessing.
Wearables
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Lawn Care CEO's Tips for Customer Relationships | Entrepreneur

Speno attributes business growth to quick responses and honest communication, vital for customer satisfaction and trust.
Startup companies
Artificial intelligence
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Newsom announces AI-driven efforts to help state reduce traffic jams, improve road safety

California is implementing AI projects to enhance government efficiency, particularly in traffic management and customer service.
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