“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” doesn’t always ring true for customer service or support teams. Though some industries might slow down during the month of December, others get more hectic and tensions can run high. Ever wonder what to say to diffuse the situation when a customer is ranting and raving about a problem that’s difficult to solve? Here are five pro tips from customer service veterans.
Ever wondered why some agencies consistently outperform others? It's all about harnessing effective business performance. This isn't merely about surviving — it's about thriving amid fierce competition. Improved business performance can transform your agency, boosting productivity, enhancing customer satisfaction, and building a robust bottom line. This guide seeks to provide actionable insights to help agencies transform their business performance.
Have you ever wondered how successful businesses keep their operations running smoothly around the clock? The answer lies in the “Swing Shifts” technique. Ever-increasing demands for flexibility and continuous services have led to a rise in unconventional work schedules. A staggering 15 million Americans navigate through evening shifts, night shifts, rotating shifts, or the intriguing world of swing shift hours.
HR tools are like helpful gadgets for businesses to manage their employees easily. They’re computer programs that make handling things like hiring new people, managing who’s on vacation, and paying salaries much more straightforward than doing it all by hand. These tools are essential because doing HR tasks manually takes time and can be tiring. So, having software to handle these jobs is useful for managers. Businesses pick these tools based on what they need.
We’re excited to announce the release of Zulip Server 8.0, containing hundreds of new features and bug fixes! Zulip is an open-source team chat application designed to help people collaborate to solve any challenge. With conversations organized by topic, Zulip is ideal for both live and asynchronous communication. Fortune 500 companies, leading open-source projects, and thousands of other organizations use Zulip every day.
Professional services firms have plenty to offer to right-fit clients: deep technical expertise, advanced project management and project planning skills, and a steady hand through change. They also face sideways competition from another class of businesses: managed services providers.
