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Say NO to customer abuse of
frontline customer service agents 3
steps to take
Embody, define, track, train, support and provide
professional counselling
Define clearly what
constitutes abusive
behaviour from
customers and the
different types and levels
of abuse
Track and monitor
abusive behaviour
Train your staff on how
to handle these abusive
behaviours
Enshrine in the customer
charter if you possess
one!
Embody your policy of
'no abuse' into customer
contracts and
communicate the
expectation to your
customer.
Embody, define, track, train, support and provide professional counselling
Embody, define, track, train, support and provide professional counselling
Provide internal support
and time out areas /
options (especially if
remote working)
Provide professional
counselling where
required ensuring that a
culture of asking for help
and routine follow up
happens post incident.
Take action against the customer immediately –
the days of ‘3 strikes are over!
Take stock: Understand and action organisational
systems, processes, management approaches,
policies etc causing these customer behaviours
HOW THE ORGANIZATION AND LEADERSHIP WILL BENEFIT
BY TAKING A STAND AGAINST ABUSIVE CUSTOMERS
A stand against abusive
customers represents
the values that you
uphold as an
organisation
It signals to employees
and partners supporting
your organisation and
your brand that you
stand by them.
When leadership against
abuse is demonstrated
by senior management
frontline employee
engagement rises
A stand will increase
internal spotlight which
in turn results in
improved systems and
efficiencies
Skills and management
techniques of
supervisory staff and
frontline workers will rise
How the organization and leadership will benefit by taking a stand against abusive customers
A stand will be a
significant step forward
in the fight for mental
health of frontline
workers
Benefits will spill over to
other areas of the
Organization
How the organization and leadership will benefit by taking a stand against abusive customers
Need more information?
Contact us Maria@cxsnapshotz.com

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Say NO to customer abuse of frontline customer service agents 3 steps to take

  • 1.
  • 2. Say NO to customer abuse of frontline customer service agents 3 steps to take
  • 3. Embody, define, track, train, support and provide professional counselling
  • 4. Define clearly what constitutes abusive behaviour from customers and the different types and levels of abuse Track and monitor abusive behaviour Train your staff on how to handle these abusive behaviours Enshrine in the customer charter if you possess one! Embody your policy of 'no abuse' into customer contracts and communicate the expectation to your customer. Embody, define, track, train, support and provide professional counselling
  • 5. Embody, define, track, train, support and provide professional counselling Provide internal support and time out areas / options (especially if remote working) Provide professional counselling where required ensuring that a culture of asking for help and routine follow up happens post incident.
  • 6.
  • 7. Take action against the customer immediately – the days of ‘3 strikes are over!
  • 8. Take stock: Understand and action organisational systems, processes, management approaches, policies etc causing these customer behaviours
  • 9. HOW THE ORGANIZATION AND LEADERSHIP WILL BENEFIT BY TAKING A STAND AGAINST ABUSIVE CUSTOMERS
  • 10. A stand against abusive customers represents the values that you uphold as an organisation It signals to employees and partners supporting your organisation and your brand that you stand by them. When leadership against abuse is demonstrated by senior management frontline employee engagement rises A stand will increase internal spotlight which in turn results in improved systems and efficiencies Skills and management techniques of supervisory staff and frontline workers will rise How the organization and leadership will benefit by taking a stand against abusive customers
  • 11. A stand will be a significant step forward in the fight for mental health of frontline workers Benefits will spill over to other areas of the Organization How the organization and leadership will benefit by taking a stand against abusive customers
  • 12. Need more information? Contact us Maria@cxsnapshotz.com