Customer Experience Trends

8

14.7

12.7

15

The value of positivity Regardless of channel used, interactions that win a positive CSAT rating are replied to 2.5 times faster, resolved 4 times faster, and keep customers waiting only 20% of the time.

10.7

10

3.8

3.1

3.0

5

Good CSAT

Bad CSAT

0

First reply time

Resolution time

Requester wait time

Wanted: Quick and effective resolutions Most of all, customers value fast replies and agents with the know-how to tackle their issue. 24/7 availability is important for more than a third of respondents.

Agents understand customer priorities: They too think that for customers, efficient responses and quick resolution are the most important elements of a good experience. Nearly a third of agents said it’s also important for a support agent to be friendly.

Which are themost important aspects of a good customer experience?

Which are themost important aspects of a good customer experience?

Support agent knows how to resolve the issue

The support agent knows how to resolve the issue

42%

51%

49%

Customer is able to quickly resolve their issue

I can resolve my issue quickly

39%

Support is available 24/7 (in real-time)

36%

35%

Support agent is friendly

Support agent has the customer’s history and information on file so the customer doesn’t have to repeat himself/herself

Support is available through my desired contact method (e.g. live chat, phone, etc.)

35%

29%

25%

The support agent is friendly

Support is available 24/7 (in real-time)

24%

I don’t have to repeat my information

22%

Support is available through a customer’s desired channel

23%

I am able to find answers online without contracting an agent

18%

The company proactively reaches out to provide support

16%

The company proactively reaches out to provide support

15%

Customer is able to find answers online without contacting an agent

16%

13%

I am oered rewards or freebies

0

20

40

60

Customer is oered rewards or freebies

10%

% of surveyed customers

% of surveyed customer service agents 0 10 20 40 30 50

The Zendesk Customer Experience Trends Report 2019

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