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14 Workplace-Friendly Holiday Exchange Gifts for Coworkers

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Earlier this year, we took to LinkedIn and asked hundreds of professionals the question on everyone’s mind when it comes time for the office Secret Santa: What holiday gifts do people prefer to receive in the workplace? If you’re a PC user, don’t worry—just send the customer service team a note, and they can adjust the sleeve size to fit.

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Counting down holiday shopping days: Great customer service needed

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The National Retail Federation estimates the average jolly holiday shopper will conservatively spend $750 for family and friends this season. What we don’t like however, are problems with the merchandise or services we purchase. What we don’t like however, are problems with the merchandise or services we purchase.

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What happened to customer service at Sears?

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According to online surveys, over 80 percent of customers now give Sears poor customer service grades citing reasons of inept management, unreliable products, poor customer service, and a profound lack of employee training. Customer service begins with employees who want to be working and doing their best.

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Celebrating National Customer Service Week by honoring the best

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It’s no coincidence that National Customer Service Week is celebrated this late on the calendar; it’s the unofficial launch of the biggest shopping experience of the year as the holiday season closes in and shoppers start counting down the days to family and friend celebrations. photo by: William Brawley.

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Customer service benefits by going green

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We bring our own recyclable grocery bags to food markets, we use less paper in our offices, we adjust our office lighting, we use more environmentally friendly detergents to wash our clothes, and most of us are willing to spend more for “green&# products and packaging. Let’s face it; it’s all part of customer service.

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Answering Reader Mail: 7 Tips on Attire, Scheduling & Etiquette

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Everything should be scheduled based on priority, always make the other parties feel they are important, and their requests are being heard, and attentive customer service is key. They were not old, grubby, smelly, or stained clothes - just very lounge-y comfortable clothes.

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In the fiercely, competitive struggle of fashion and service, Burberry does it well

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For the luxury brands, buyers insist on the quality of merchandise accompanied by exceptional customer experiences. Within minutes of entering a boutique, can a prospective buyer be confident of a friendly atmosphere, of comfortable surroundings, and that of a customer service consultant capable of expertly assisting without being annoying?