We've all been there: endless hold times, unresolved issues and wondering if anyone actually wants to help. The good news? Customer service experts say simple strategies can transform those ...

I may be angry (and have every right to be), but I always take a deep breath before I get on the call so I can come in calm. I remember that the customer service rep isn't the person who created the ...

The deployment of rep enablement technologies from automation to artificial intelligence (AI) can boost the efficiency of customer service representatives (CSRs) and help save money while improving ...

Insurance agencies looking for customer service staff has gone on for years. Just check the online job ads for these positions. There are always openings. Processing Content When we fill these roles, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover travel with a focus on safety and sustainability. If you want an idea of how far customer service has fallen — and how ...

A 47-year-old customer-service representative for Southwest Airlines says it's been a challenge. They've worked there since 2008 and the airline pays them $30 an hour. They said they've dealt with ...