Queen Elizabeth II – A life of service
Today we pay our respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our deepest sympathies are with the Royal Family at this sad time as we reflect upon a life lived in service of others. The sense of loss is both…
Standing up for those who continue to put work first
As schools return and holiday season draws to a close for most workers, it is important that we, as service leaders, pay due attention to those who have seen us through a tumultuous summer of disruption. From ongoing supply chain…
Connecting real empathy with technological efficiency
This week, we launched our latest insight report - "A Connected World? Ensuring the right blend of people and technology for customer service". In it we highlight both the potential of technology, but also the rising levels of frustration from…
Don’t delude yourself that technology will solve all service problems
Without doubt, technology has enabled organisations to make big strides in key aspects of customer service – and customers welcome many of these advancements. In particular, customers have embraced apps and also enjoy being able to self-serve for transactional requirements…
Inspiring the next generation on results day
Congratulations to all those who received their A-level results yesterday, and to all those who supported our nation’s next generation through so much disruption of schooling and society in the last 2 years. In an environment where there is little…
Webinar: Head to Head with Aileen Evans (Grand Union Housing Group)
Each week our CEO, Jo Causon, interviews a business leader to discuss the challenges their organisation is facing. Jo’s recent guest was Aileen Evans , CEO of the Grand Union Housing Group. Listen to Jo and Aileen discuss insights on…
In the face of a storm, let’s not abandon our strongest defences
Last week’s grim, if not entirely unexpected, announcement from the Bank of England of an imminent fall into recession for the nation will have business leaders - and their people - feeling uneasy. In times of economic downturn, it is…
Support customer-facing staff so they can support the business
As the cost of living crisis continues to escalate, putting increased pressure on customers and organisations alike, the role of customer service professionals has never been more pivotal - or more challenging. The headlines are rightly dominated by the strain…
Time for a re-think and re-set to save our Service Nation
As I follow the rolling news cycle, I cannot help but feel concerned about our nation’s economic and societal future. If we reflect on recent news events, we are seeing a series of very public and serious service failures. Whether…
Resilience in the new environment
Is there a phrase more distinctively British than the stoic wartime imperative to “keep calm and carry on”? Having watched the commentary in relation to the record temperatures set across the UK this week, a phrase that a good friend…