Keeping Your Language Professional

It should go without saying that workplace language is different from interpersonal language—or, at least it should be. Most business owners don’t want their employees to make their coworkers or customers feel uncomfortable. Who wants to work at or shop in a place like that? So, in the interest of…
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Good Intentions

The rationale behind why businesses should offer a superior customer experience is fairly practical. Great customer service begets stronger customer loyalty, increased sales, and greater revenue. Moreover, most of us believe that we should treat others the way we would want to be treated, i.e., with respect—in the hope that…
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Use Your Reputation to Recruit

The numbers for the Great Resignation continue to shock everyone. As cited by The Motley Fool, “Since the start of the pandemic, 20% of workers have changed careers,” and a further “46% of employees are considering a career change.” We’ve seen especially high turnover months during this time, including August…
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The Horrors of Calling Customer Support

No one likes calling customer support. We’ve all had experiences where we waited on hold forever, been transferred multiple times, talked to support staff who didn’t understand what we needed, and on and on. Some industries are especially notorious for this, including telecoms, airlines, and financial institutions, but it’s no…
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