Tag: wait times

Public Sector Hold Times Now UK’s Biggest CX Headache, Beating Banks

Healthcare providers and government agencies have overtaken banks as the most frustrating organisations to reach by phone in the UK, according to a new survey by customer experience platform 8×8. Seventy-five percent of UK consumers say they often can’t get through...

Majority of Brits Demand Fines for Poor Call Handling

A new survey from 8×8 reveals that 62% of UK adults believe companies should face fines for long customer service hold times. Frustration is running highest in Belfast, where 66% of respondents support penalties, and lowest in Cardiff, which still...