4 Better Ways to Handle Complaints
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4 Effective Strategies for Handling Complaints
Summary
Failing to meet customer expectations can lead them to share negative experiences with many others. Here are better ways to handle complaints to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Article Body
Impress a customer, and they might tell five people about their positive experience. However, if you fail to meet expectations, they are likely to inform 11 people about the issues they faced with your company. Interestingly, if you resolve a problem swiftly, they may share their positive recovery experience with up to 17 people. This highlights the power of effective problem-solving.
Equipping your frontline employees with the right skills to manage complaints can be a quick way to boost your bottom line. Here’s how you can achieve this:
1. Resolve Problems Quickly
Timely resolution is key to maintaining customer loyalty. Research by TARP, Inc. indicates that 95% of customers will remain loyal if their complaint is resolved upon first contact. This number drops to 70% if not resolved immediately. Speed impacts loyalty even more than the solution itself. Aim for first-contact resolution, and if that isn’t possible, resolve issues within 5-10 business days to sustain loyalty.
2. Offer Something in Return
Offering coupons, samples, or other freebies can significantly enhance loyalty after a service failure. I recall receiving 7,000 frequent flyer miles from American Airlines following a lengthy delay, which won back my loyalty. A SOCAP study found that 58% of customers who received something post-complaint were delighted, compared to 40% who received nothing. Providing tokens of appreciation enhances perceived value and loyalty.
3. Employ the Right Personnel
Ensure only the friendliest, most helpful employees interact with customers. Courtesy and positive attitudes are crucial in regaining customer goodwill. Customers dealing with issues seek courteous, professional, empathetic support. Employees must communicate diplomatically and credibly, especially in distressing situations. The impressions made by frontline staff can significantly impact customer perceptions.
4. Cultivate a Flexible Attitude
Encourage your team to "Be Gumby"?"flexible, adaptable, and wholly customer-focused. Inspired by the flexible green character from "Saturday Night Live," this approach means doing whatever it takes to satisfy customers. Whether it’s adjusting tasks or going the extra mile, flexibility ensures customer satisfaction.
These strategies help maintain strong customer relationships and encourage positive word-of-mouth, ultimately benefiting your business.
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