If you’re reading this article the day it comes out, then next week – the first full week of October – is Customer Service Week. This special week was created in the 1980s when the International Customer Service Association suggested that organizations should recognize the employees who create the experience that gets customers to say, […]
If you’re reading this article the day it comes out, then next week – the first full week of October – is Customer Service Week. This special week was created in the 1980s when the International Customer Service Association suggested that organizations should recognize the employees who create the experience that gets customers to say, “I’ll be back.”
There’s nothing wrong with acknowledging customers during this week. I encourage it. But who makes those customers want to do business with you? Your employees! So, with that in mind, here are five ideas, one for each day of the week, to inspire you to motivate and appreciate your employees:
Over the years, I’ve shared many more ideas about Customer Service Week. You don’t have to do something every day. And maybe there are other ideas that you want to do during the week. This short article is meant to jump-start your creativity. And if you think it’s too late for this year’s “celebration,” start planning for next year. And finally, even though Customer Service Week is five days, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t express appreciation to your employees and customers all throughout the year.
Shep Hyken is a customer service/CX expert, award-winning keynote speaker, and New York Times bestselling author. Learn more about Shep’s customer service and customer experience keynote speeches and his customer service training workshops at www.Hyken.com. Connect with Shep on LinkedIn.
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