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In an era where more people are working remotely than at literally any point up until now, it’s safe to say that business leaders all over are suddenly forcing themselves to learn a lot about how to manage these new remote workforces that they find themselves in charge of.
Whether you’re an employee struggling to connect to the company VPN or a customer troubleshooting a product bug, there’s nothing more frustrating than not being able to get help from a business when you need it. In a time-challenged world, both customers and employees expect seamless support experiences that make them feel valued. A help desk is an often-overlooked cornerstone of a great customer service experience, internal or external.
We live in a mobile-first world, and the ecosystem of applications on our phones is a testament to that. In 2019, there were 204 billion app downloads worldwide, nearly double the amount of downloads in 2016. People use apps for everything from groceries and banking to dating and gaming. Despite the fact that apps are everywhere, many companies still struggle with whether or not to create an app for their brand or product.
We’re thrilled to announce that Gartner has recognized Freshworks as a ‘Visionary’ for our cloud-based omnichannel customer service platform – Freshdesk – in their latest Magic Quadrant research on customer service and contact center applications! In fact, we are the only company named a Visionary in the 2020 Gartner Magic Quadrant for CRM Customer Engagement Center.*
New ideas and approaches are the lifeblood of modern businesses. Today’s commercial world is faster moving than ever before. Organizations must be agile and forward-thinking to stay on top. That’s why firms of all shapes and sizes love brainstorming sessions. Engaging brainstorming sessions help companies get the most from their workforce. They provide an arena in which inspiration can strike.
If you are a part of a B2B (business-to-business) customer support operation, you have workflows in place whether you realize it or not. They may have been written down last year or have been passed down from different eras of support leadership like an urban myth, but there is generally a method every company has for responding to customer issues and problems. Ask yourself one question: When is the last time you’ve truly tried clearing out the clutter of your support workflow?
