Author: Geoff Spick

Neurodiversity and the customer/employee experience

In the wake of DEI rollbacks and that crushing feeling the world is recessing at an alarming pace, seeing designers, brands and employers continue to improve the experience for neurodiverse people is a refreshing positive. In many cases, the challenge is...

State of mobile app accessibility, much more to do according to SOMAA report

With the European Accessibility Act about to kick in, more businesses need to review the accessibility of their apps. Highlighting a few good use cases and many more that could do better, The State of Mobile App Accessibility (SOMAA) report...

Castles Technology discusses the future of retail payments and customer experience

After the recent hustle and bustle of the Retail Technology Show, CXM is doing the rounds talking to some of the companies we met at the show in more detail. This week, we sit down remotely with James Lotz, SVP...

New Black Mirror series and game remind us, what happened to gamification?

The arrival of the seventh series of Black Mirror on Netflix and a fun mobile game, Thronglets, from the warped mind of Charlie Brooker is a key entertainment highlight for any nerd and tech lover. The launch of Thronglets also...

Report: The latest CX innovations from Retail Technology Show

Among the rides and bustle of the fairground theme, London’s Retail Technology Show, held at Excel Arena, was a blur of activity. From powerful discussions like “Beyond the Hype: Actionable AI in Retail” by Alexandra Correa (formerly of Amazon) to...

Further adventures in consulting: The power to influence the world

One of CXM’s recent hit features highlighted the skills and efforts of a CX consultant. Read “The pros and cons of the CX consulting life, from experts” to catch up if you’re considering stepping into a similar role. This month,...

Hospitality with soul: an interview with Ilunion Hotels’ Inmaculada Martinez Ruiz

Many hospitality companies talk a good customer experience, but seem surprised when you ask them for examples of actual customer happiness. That’s not how Ilunion works, providing a true focus on the customer experience. From its work in understanding the...

Call centre agents: Saving lives and building careers, busting contact centre myths

There’s a common image of a call centre as battery a farm for overworked keen young things, following the scripts to earn a modest crust. That image may include fielding hundreds of phone enquiries each day, dealing with difficult issues,...

The pros and cons of the CX consulting life, from experts

For customer experience experts, consulting can feel like the call of the wild. A way to put all your experience into use and reap all the rewards. It also offers a way to see true recognition of your efforts. To...

Top 5 niche skill requirements in a CX or support role

In the world of creative or knowledge-based job descriptions, there can be the odd demand that stands out or seems overly niche. But when it comes to customer experience or support, things can take a turn for the unusual and...