Disabled customers not sharing personal circumstances with retailers and services
More than three-quarters of disabled consumers have not shared their support needs with businesses and organisations when accessing essential services, according to the latest research from Experian. Some 85% of disabled consumers and those with support needs said they had not explained to their bank or building society how they could be better supported when […]
Consumers want more self-service options
81 percent of consumers say they want more self-service options yet only 15 percent of consumers expressed a high level of satisfaction with the tools provided to them today whereas businesses believe 53 percent of consumers are very satisfied with their self-service. That’s according to the NICE 2022 Digital-First Customer Experience Report, which highlights significant gaps […]
UK businesses experience up to five security incidents each year
Attackers are seizing on vulnerabilities in hybrid working environments, creating more work – and also larger budgets – for security teams, despite organisations accelerating digital transformation projects. The latest State of Security Report from Infblox, which surveyed 100 UK respondents in IT and cybersecurity roles in the UK as part of its global sample, discovered […]
Technology ‘increases employee inclusion’ in hybrid work
In a world where 60% of employees say a hybrid work model is their ideal work arrangement, only three in ten (30%) strongly agree that their organisation provides them with the necessary technology to collaborate equally and inclusively from anywhere. That’s according to Jabra’s 2022 edition of the Hybrid Ways of Working Global Report, carried […]
A third of workers think their jobs are at risk from automation
New research has found that one in three (37%) employees consider their current job to be at risk from automation and digital transformation. HR software provider CIPHR has compiled a list of the occupations that are the most and least likely to be replaced by technology or machines, based on the results of a survey […]
DOWNLOAD: The UK Contact Centre Decision-Makers’ Guide 2022
The UK Contact Centre Decision-Makers’ Guide 2022 is a deep dive into the largest and most comprehensive study of the UK contact centre industry. This report reflects a full comprehensive facts and hard data about every aspect of UK customer experience management, technology, and strategy, this report will arm you with the best tips to […]
74% of brands think they’re providing good or excellent personalised experiences – consumers disagree
Research has revealed a trust gap between UK brands and consumers – while 74% of companies state they do personalisation well, less than half of consumers (42%) agree. Despite this, both parties agree that personalisation is key to increasing brand loyalty, with UK customers spending 43% more on their products when engagement is personalised. And […]
REPORT DOWNLOAD: The FCA’s new Consumer Duty
The number of customers turning to social media platforms to express their grievances reportedly tripled between 2017 and 2020 It is vital that organisations expand their use of social media channels to deliver a more effective customer experience. However, with the FCA’s new Consumer Duty regulation replacing Treating Customers Fairly, there is now an even […]
Decoding the metaverse for digital transformation leaders
The metaverse, a virtual world where users share experiences and interact in real-time within simulated scenarios, can reshape how companies and customers engage with products and services. However, concerns exist as new technologies necessitate hi-tech strategies and ways to establish confidence, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. Kiran Raj, Principal Disruptive Tech Analyst at […]
Movers & shakers: Talkwalker’s top 10 brands of 2021
2021 flashed by, and brands across the globe kept the pedal to the metal to stay one step ahead of a relentless year. COVID restrictions eased and then returned, competition in the digital realm was fiercer than ever, and consumer preferences changed in the blink of an eye. However, there were several brands that excelled […]
