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What’s next in CX: Our customers weigh in with 2025 predictions
We surveyed more than 100 Front admins to forecast what exceptional service will look like in the year ahead — be it human-led, AI-led, or (spoiler alert) combination of both.
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Helpful, human, complete: The art of a great first response in customer support
In customer support, the first response sets the tone for the entire interaction, balancing speed, empathy, and accuracy to build trust and loyalty. By mastering this art, support teams can reduce ...
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Why you need a company AI policy since yesterday (and how to get started today)
It’s likely your employees are already using AI for work. Here’s how to set responsible, ethical, and compliant usage guidelines.
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Support team wisdom: The subtle art of building trust through mentorship
Mentorship in customer support happens in everyday moments — quick tips, shared insights, real-time problem-solving. Creating a culture of learning makes all the difference.
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Your support team’s next career move is hidden in plain sight (here’s where to look)
Some of the most powerful career development moments for my support team didn’t happen in a formal review. They happened right in the queue. These are the subtle hints that leadership needs to noti...
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I work from the office so my support team can stay remote. Here’s why it works.
Head of Support Kenji Hayward negotiated for a remote team in exchange for being the in-office leader. Why? Because the data didn’t lie.
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How we built Queue Crushes: our support team’s framework for remote camaraderie and collaboration
Learn how Front’s support team built “Queue Crushes,” a collaborative framework for solving cases in real time while fostering remote camaraderie.
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Growing your support team: A leader’s guide to evolving roles in the AI era
Learn about three essential support operation roles that blend human expertise with AI capabilities to deliver exceptional customer service at scale.
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“Mandatory Fun,” and other serious strategies for building trust with remote teams
Learn how to create trust with your remote support team, plus ideas that have worked for Front
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Building trust, one message at a time: How support nails tone at Front
Learn how Front’s thoughtful tone framework builds trust with customers and strengthens their support experience — plus a link to Front’s exclusive tone guide.
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Meet the 2025 customer service Game Changers
What does exceptional customer service look like? The top 1% of Front customers are redefining expectations.
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Throw spaghetti in 2025 (using these top CX insights to see it stick)
What’s next in customer experience (CX)? Front’s Head of Support Kenji Hayward shares his insights on the latest trends.
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15 must-track SLA metrics to keep your team and customers aligned
Learn the key SLA metrics, why they matter, and how to track them effectively to improve customer satisfaction and team performance.
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