Avtex is Opening a Global Delivery Center
by George Demou
Does working remotely lead to inefficiency? No, in fact, many famously productive teams like Buffer, FlexJobs, InVision, and Toggl are fully remote. Modern technology enables employees from all over the world to work from any location. In fact, using video conference tools, like Microsoft Teams, can often be more effective than traditional meeting rooms for delivering instructions to employees and engaging customers. How can you use the strengths of technology and a remote team to provide great customer experience?
The lack of a physical location often means that support needs to be done over the phone or digitally. The problem is that your customers are probably already having a bad experience by the time they contact support. Instead of waiting for issues, businesses can proactively take the support directly to their customers. For example, brands can use a comprehensive FAQ page, a welcome email with helpful tips or your customers’ favorite social media platform to proactively share information.
You wouldn’t expect a carpenter to build a house without the right tools, so don’t expect remote employees to give the customer a great experience without the right software. Think about what ruins a customer experience and what tools can help your employees counteract them. Consider the following causes of bad customer experience:
How can the right technology help you solve these CX challenges? The right technology tools can help your team members take a proactive approach.
When your team has the tools it needs, it’s possible to provide customers with the best experience wherever your team is working from.
It’s important to remember that providing a great customer experience doesn’t change based on your team’s location. For a great CX, employees must understand the buyer’s journey and how it aligns with your brand identity. This understanding will help your team communicate effectively with customers at different stages of their journey and enable them to provide the answers customers need before engaging with you. Most importantly, your team should be empathetic and actively listen to your customers. When everyone on your team values CX, the customer will feel the difference.