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Bringing creativity to self-service: A CX Moment with Kajabi
Zendesk spoke with Kajabi’s VP of Customer Experience, Jared Loman, about scaling quality self-service and integrating artificial intelligence.
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Closing the gender gap in customer service leadership roles
Women show up as the antidote to burnout and champions of DEI and advancement into leadership roles—even as the gap in burnout between men and women has nearly doubled in the past year.
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6 steps to a creative chatbot name (+ bot name ideas)
Sometimes a rose by any other name does not smell as sweet—particularly when it comes to your company’s chatbot. Learn how to choose a creative and effective company bot name.
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What does digital trust look like today?
Building customer trust is never a one-and-done job. Hear how Charles Schwab leveraged customer data over the past year to provide customers with services they both needed and wanted.
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The organizational ties that bind: How we bond when working remotely
Interactions where people feel equally immersed help build high-trust, happier, and better-performing employees. Here are a few ways to foster immersion.
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Working toward equality for mental health in an unequal world
World Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness and provide an opportunity for those working on mental health issues to shine a light on their work. Here are a few organizations that Zendesk is proud to support.
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Strategies for ‘going extreme’ and staying at the top: A CX Moment with Sarah Robb O’Hagan
Zendesk chatted with executive, activist, and entrepreneur Sarah Robb O’Hagan on what it takes to stay at the top of your game while taking your organization’s customer experience to the next level.
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Why gender equality in the workplace isn’t just a problem for women
In the wake of 2020, 1 in 4 women are considering ‘downshifting’ their careers or leaving the workforce, according to McKinsey & Company and Lean In’s annual “Women in the Workplace” report.
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A focus on mental health can help prepare employees for re-entry
Never before have mental health and business objectives become so intertwined. Here’s what we learned at SXSW 2021 about the importance of workplace wellness.
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What is brand evangelism and how can you inspire it?
Brand evangelism can be priceless. But earning that kind of brand trust and enthusiasm doesn't come without a lot of investment.
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The future of work for IT teams is supporting hybrid workforces
IT teams don’t always get the credit they deserve for keeping the company running smoothly; they also don’t always have the tools they need to work effectively and provide a seamless experience.
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Managing rapid growth during a pandemic: A CX Moment with Snap
Zendesk chatted with Snap’s Technical Program Manager, Robert Siniscalchi, about best practices for keeping customers happy during periods of rapid growth.
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What can happen when tutorials are woven into the customer experience
How Wool and the Gang made knitting cool in a digital-first world.
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20 team-building activities to get remote teams through 2024
Remote work may be here for a while, but that doesn’t mean your workforce can’t bond. Use these fun team-building activities to keep employees connected and engaged.
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A more diverse workforce leads to better products
Panelists at SXSW shared how to change the conversation, and hiring practices, around disabilities—hear from leaders at Be My Eyes, Fiverr, and Etsy.
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A guide to building a customer-centric organizational culture
Your company’s organizational culture is its identity. Learn how to build a culture that’s all about your customers.
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How "The Great Compression" can lead to better retail CX
Retail’s digital tipping point is a blessing in disguise.
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