The dawn of the Chief AI Officer (CAIO)

With the rapid advance of AI impacting how businesses operate, organisations are starting to appoint heads of AI and Chief AI Officers (CAIO). Let’s dive into the responsibilities of these new roles,and look at what industries are starting to employ them. A CAIO is responsible for formulating and executing an AI strategy aligned with the …

Harnessing knowledge management  for customer delight & self-service

Imagine calling a customer support hotline, and the representative knows your name, understands your previous interactions with the company, and can offer solutions tailored to your specific needs. This level of personalisation is made possible through Knowledge Management (KM). By centralising customer data and interactions, companies can ensure that every touchpoint with a customer is …

Do Australian corporations truly care about customer experience?

Prominent Australian brands like Qantas, Coles and Woolworths have recently faced a storm of criticism with consumers questioning their priorities. While these companies rake in substantial profits, many Australians grapple with the burden of soaring living costs. Do Australian corporations genuinely care about customer experience, or are they more focused on maximising their gains at …

Engage your customers early in their journey

The following article is based on a recent Industry Report, “How great content engages your customers early in their buyer journey”, published by CXFocus. Initiating early engagement with customers serves as a vital strategy for brand awareness and product visibility. When potential customers are aware of your offerings, they are more likely to consider them …

Taking customers to their psychological and emotional peak

Emotions play a crucial role in the behaviour and purchasing decisions of consumers. When customers form emotional connections with your brand, it bolsters feelings of loyalty and engagement with the brand. But building these positive emotional connections is a significant challenge. Understanding customers’ emotions, feelings and sentiments towards your brand and the ability to positively …

Raising the bar on BPO performance

As Australian organisations struggle to compete in an increasingly complex and dynamic business landscape, the BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) industry is uniquely positioned to help.  But the industry needs to go beyond its traditional value propositions around labour arbitrage and cost-cutting to help Australian businesses succeed. Mark Atterby, Editor of CXFocus talks to Ryan Rayner, …

She’ll be right, MATE – The Australian Telco who treats employees and customers as mates

Australia’s largest independently owned and fastest-growing telco, MATE, has incorporated the Australian cultural idiom of mateship in the way it treats employees as well as customers. Embodying a code of conduct that emphasises equality, loyalty, and friendship, mateship is embedded in Australian history and culture. From its founding in 2016 the company now has over …

Why linking VoC with VoE can be a game-changer!

Linking the voice of the employee (VoE) with the voice of the customer (VoC) can create a holistic view of an organisation’s performance. For a number of leading organisations this has proven to be a game-changer for their CX strategy and business.   VoE refers to the collective opinions, ideas, and feedback of employees within …

Do you need AI to grow your business?

In today’s hyper-competitive business landscape, AI has emerged as a critical component of a successful CX strategy. By leveraging AI, businesses can expect to enhance customer satisfaction, streamline operations, and unlock new avenues for business growth. But how much should brands invest in AI and in what areas of their business should they be focusing …

Online customers not persuaded by personalised suggestions and recommendations

The efforts many retailers have made to enhance and personalise the online shopping experience maybe missing the mark with Australian consumers.  New research from Power Retail has shown that 69% of shoppers feel that personalised suggestions and pop-up recommendations don’t influence their overall purchases. Each month Power Retail produce their monthly Trajectory report drawn from …