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What is customer-facing? Everything you need to know about customer-facing roles

Learn about customer-facing roles, what kind of people do well in them, and how to improve your own customer-facing skills.

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Integrations galore

Here are the newest integrations from Zendesk to help your agents provide great customer experiences. Returnly…

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Startup Central — The human guide to leading remote teams

WFH is here to stay. In this guide, we talk to startup leaders about how they're facilitating productive, human collaboration from anywhere.

Are you set up to deliver exceptional customer experience?

Are you set up to deliver the modern CX your customers demand? This guide will walk you through Zendesk's four key ingredients for support success.

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What is omnichannel customer service? Definition, importance & strategy

Take an omnichannel approach to create seamless, reliable customer interactions.

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Call center burnout: what it is and how to overcome it

Call center employees face unique challenges that can often lead to burnout. Understanding why can help fix bigger problems down the road.

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An overview of apps for startups

With the right apps, you can provide faster service and reduce customer effort. Get started with these app recommendations for startups.

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How GiveDirectly grants cash, and the dignity of choice, to program recipients

For GiveDirectly, offering support in the form of cash gives recipients the freedom to help themselves in ways that best fit their individual needs.

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Startup Central — How CodeSignal is removing bias from the hiring process

When hiring, many companies seek candidates from top universities and high-profile employers. But what about the…

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In an uncertain world, knowledge is power

Find out how knowledge management software can help you keep your customers informed even as the world keeps changing.

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How to start a virtual call center that provides excellent customer service

Learn the best way to set up and manage a remote customer service team.

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5 key benefits of contact center as a service (CCaaS) software

Adopt a CCaaS solution, and you’ll be set to connect with customers across all channels and leave your dated contact center technology in the dust.

Meet us at the top

Read the Zendesk Customer Experience Trends Report.

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Zendesk update: Helping each other to keep moving forward

Here is a snapshot of how we've been navigating the COVID-19 crisis.

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What do successful startups have in common? They prioritize CX

We studied over 4,000 startups to determine whether there was a connection between startup growth and CX investment. Spoiler alert: there was.

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4 ways badges can boost community engagement

Badges are a powerful tool for increasing engagement in an online community and streamlining the conversations within it.

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7 strategies to win back your customers' trust after a damaged brand reputation

Every company experiences a PR crisis. It's what you do afterward that determines the effect on your business.

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Top 11 call center skills every agent needs

Great call centers start with hiring agents with the right call center skills. Here are the personal qualities and technical skills agents should possess.

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