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Human Shield: Confessions of a Corporate Crash Dummy
Dan was the human shield — beaten down by corporate screw-ups and customer rage — until the day he refused to take it anymore and turned his fury back on the system that broke him.
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04.28.25 12:12:11 - Comment(s)
When the Customer Is Always Right—Even When They’re Holding a Rock
When the Customer Is Always Right—Even When They’re Holding a Rock
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04.03.25 03:00:00 - Comment(s)
Emotional Exhaustion and Compassion Fatigue in Customer Experience

Serving customers with care, understanding, and compassion sits at the very heart of positive customer experiences. However, the emotional labor involved in maintaining empathy, resolving complaints, and providing support can slowly chip away at the mental resilience of customer-facing staff. Over t...

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04.01.25 02:16:31 - Comment(s)
Verbal Abuse and Harassment in Customer Experience

Beyond the smile of seamless interactions, customer experience personnel (when referring to "customer experience personnel," I mean everyone assigned with the responsibility of delivering an exceptional customer experience) often find themselves facing a harsh reality—one mark...

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04.01.25 01:34:16 - Comment(s)
Burnout and High Turnover Rates in Customer Experience

In the dynamic world of customer experience, where the delicate dance between customer expectations and organizational objectives unfolds, an unseen adversary lurks: burnout. For the unsung heroes of customer interactions, burnout is more than a mere specter—it's a persistent challenge, an insidious...

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04.01.25 01:06:45 - Comment(s)
The Curse of Customer Experience
CX workers face abuse, stress, and blame while meeting rising customer demands. It's time to prioritize their well-being, fair policies, and support. Share your story. Demand change.
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03.31.25 23:17:00 - Comment(s)