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Prioritizing mental wellness and self-care in times of COVID-19

As the Covid-19 pandemic pushes the limits of our global economy and healthcare systems, another, quieter crisis underpins it all—the toll it’s taking on our mental health.

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You need a more customer-centric service strategy. Here’s why.

More companies are competing on customer service, and research shows investments in this area can pay off. Find out how you can leverage CX to get ahead of your competition.

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Best practices for Champions of CX

ESG Research pinpoints where companies are elevating their CX game—and where they’re falling behind.

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Why the business of voting is everyone's business

Not so long ago, the general consensus was that you didn’t bring your personal politics into…

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The top 9 sales methodologies and how to choose the right one for your business

One of these six popular sales methodologies can help your sales team turn more ideal prospects into customers.

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Customer experience management advice from the pros

Stories of great customer experiences often go viral because they’re exceptional outliers. An airline saves the…

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3 organizations on fostering long-term customer relationships

Staying connected to customers has always been important, but maintaining a connection that’s exclusively digital is…

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Vote 2020: Empower your employees to use their voices

At Zendesk, we support safe, fair, and accessible elections in the U.S. and around the world. Accessibility is more than one of our business principles—it’s also a core value.

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Addressing customer experience from the CIO perspective

For IT leaders, customer experience was already a hot topic, but the pandemic has amplified the…

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5-step sales process: How to build a sales process that closes deals faster

When you set off on a road trip, you have a vehicle and a road map.…

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10 ways to improve customer experience (CX)

CX is a top priority for driving company growth. Experts share the strategies that make a big difference when you want to improve customer experience.

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Becoming indispensable—a company that your customers can’t live without

James M. Kerr called his newest book Indispensable: How to Build and Lead a Company Customers…

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Customer service acronyms and abbreviations you need to know

Whether you're new or have been in the industry for years, use this handy guide to the most common customer service acronyms and abbreviations.

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4 ways Zendesk can make your life easier ASAP

Keeping up with customer expectations is vital to your business — and that means your support operations need to be nimble. Here are four ways Zendesk can help you deliver great customer service (and make your life easier).

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Customer service reports: A complete guide + 6 metrics to track

Customer service reports can help your organization deliver an outstanding customer experience time after time. Discover key metrics and how to implement them.

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What is interactive voice response (IVR)? A complete guide

IVR technology can be a game changer for call centers. Discover what an IVR system is and how it improves phone support.

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9 customer service gifs that explain a day in the life of a support agent

Customer service representatives do not get enough credit. See here for funny customer service gifs that explain life in a support job.

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