Customer service

The pandemic has forced Bank of America, Chase, PCSB and other banks to find new ways to maintain connections with their customers and communities.

There is an emotional and human aspect in all relationships and that holds true for the bond between individuals and brands. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought both the strengths and weaknesses in customer experience under the spotlight. This episode will focus on how connecting with customers and ensuring they have a positive experience with a company is paramount, particularly in a pandemic-driven world. Join our host, Brooke Worden, President of The Rudin Group and guest speaker, Virgil Miller, Chief Operating Officer of Aflac U.S. and President of Aflac Group in a discussion that will highlight how and why Aflac is emphasizing three key aspects of the customer experience in 2020.

To improve a declining rating in the annual American Consumer Satisfaction Index, credit unions may have to make hefty investments in technology upgrades, something most of them can't afford.

In order for suppliers to recover and prepare for future growth, it’s critical to understand the complex nature of the corporate cash cycle, says AvidXchange's Denise Leleux.

Thanksgiving may have already passed, but there's still plenty of room for gratitude in member communications.

As executives continue to navigate business strategy decisions to deal with dramatic changes in supply chains, proper communication and strong supplier relationships is widely considered a prerequisite when exploring P2P risks, says Practis' Jan van der Pouw.

The number and type of channels for customer support are exploding – with Facebook Messenger, Apple Business Chat, and WhatsApp Business among the most recent additions. And channels are evolving, says Genpact's Jason Osborne.

The latest report from the American Customer Satisfaction Index reported lower scores for both industries, with credit unions recording their lowest ranking since 2011.

New analysis from SentiLink showed that the industry may be more vulnerable to some fraud threats than it realizes.

The industry has an opportunity to build deeper relationships with members right now by communicating in a proactive and empathetic way.