Tag: CX news

Talkdesk’s always-on service helps customers while humans sleep

In a world where customers expect instant service but businesses stick to traditional hours, Talkdesk is stepping in with a night shift that never clocks out. The global AI-powered CX provider has launched Talkdesk After Hours, an always-on service that...

Consumers say AI could fix customer service but only if companies get it right

Consumers are optimistic about AI’s potential to improve customer service, but only if businesses are able to deliver it right. A new Genesys report shows that 64% of consumers expect AI to enhance both the speed and quality of service...

Southwest Airlines ends its 60-year-old free checked bag policy

Southwest Airlines has announced it will start charging customers for checked bags, ending its almost 60-year-old policy. Taking effect for flights booked after May 28th, the decision ends decades of the airline’s signature offering which served as a key differentiator...

ALDI turns to AI to write product descriptions

ALDI is letting artificial intelligence do the talking, at least when it comes to its online product descriptions. The discount grocer has partnered with Digital Wave Technology to automate and enhance its digital product copy, aiming to improve accuracy, boost...

Wayward compass: How silos lead to customer confusion and lost revenue

Silos are like walled-off islands within an organization—separate, isolated, and often resistant to change. While they may serve as capable ecosystems for specific teams or departments, they also stifle financial growth, slow down decision-making, and create inefficiencies that ripple across...

GoTo shifts gears with new AI-powered platform for car dealerships

GoTo has introduced GoTo Connect for Automotive, an AI-driven communications platform tailored specifically for car dealerships. The platform aims to enhance customer interactions and support dealerships in driving growth through improved sales and customer loyalty.With less than one-third of dealerships...

Banks in a bind: Card experience fails to win customer loyalty

It’s no secret that the banking industry is in a customer experience crisis. Adding to the challenge, retail banks are having difficulty retaining customers, according to a new Capgemini report. Over 70% of cardholders are indifferent or dissatisfied with their...

Migrant care workers, consumer spending, and Boots’ future: uncertainty across industries

Migrant care workers trapped by unfair repayment clauses Migrant care workers are being exploited through excessive repayment clauses, forcing them to stay in poor working conditions, according to the Royal College of Nursing (RCN). Calls to the RCN’s advice line on...

Businesses struggle to find their way in the AI buzz, reveals Sabio

As the excitement surrounding artificial intelligence in customer experience shows no signs of slowing down, many businesses are still grappling with the practicalities of implementing these technologies. This reality was revealed during Sabio Group’s AI Community Day, held on March...

This week in CX: is Gen Z’s phonophobia a myth?

Happy Friday! ‘This week in CX’ brings you the latest roundup of industry news.This week, we’re exploring topics such as BambooHR’s training program addressing Gen Z’s phonophobia, their surprising preference for phone calls in customer service, and the future of leadership.We’re...