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Banks and the importance of customer service when reputation plummets

Banks will have to focus on their service offering if they are to deliver customer satisfaction while the sector’s reputation plummets.

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The UK Customer Satisfaction Index, the recession and getting service on the boardroom agenda

In a video podcast, The Institute’s chief executive discusses the latest UKCSI results and ROI, getting customer service on the boardroom agenda, the recession and the public sector.

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Six great customer service technology projects for the future

Six ways you could use technology to change the nature of customer service in the near future. Or maybe you’re using them now.

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Call centres: What gets under the British public’s skin?

Our UKCSI research confirms that, when there’s a service failure, the British don’t appear to like dealing with staff outside of the UK and get really annoyed at having to explain themselves several times over, especially as they get older.

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Book review: Best Practice Guide for Customer Service Managers

Former Institute chairman Ted Johns reviews the Best Practice Guide for Customer Service Managers, a how–to guide for customer service managers.

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