You’re gonna love me for this. Say you’re calling customer service because you need help. Maybe your bill is wrong, your service is down or you want a refund. Instead of a person, a cheerful AI voice ...

Chewy, Navy Federal Credit Union and Aldi lead a group of 750 companies recognized for delivering the best customer service in America, according to a study by USA TODAY and its research partner Plant ...

This is just one of the stories from our “I’ve Always Wondered” series, where we tackle all of your questions about the world of business, no matter how big or small. Ever wondered if recycling is ...

In Aesop’s fable “The North Wind and the Sun,” the two forces of nature argue over who is stronger. To settle the debate, they test their power on a passing traveler by trying to remove his cloak. The ...

WTF?! Across the United States, consumers are confronting a new kind of obstacle when seeking help from companies and government agencies: a maze of automated systems, endless wait times, and ...

There's bad customer service — and even worse bogus customer service where anyone can easily be taken by a scammer with a quirky accent who demands a credit card on the spot when you call a fake ...

For simple tasks, 70-year-old Diane Elliott can usually figure out how to navigate the Social Security Administration’s website. Online portals are not an option for her 83-year-old sister, however, ...

Growth is a crucial component of any business, and sustainable growth is impossible without customer service. More customers inevitably means higher support volume. And without the resources to ...

"Your service sucks! Can't you do anything right?" shouted Jeff, his voice laced with frustration. He had demanded to have a new water dispenser sent over to replace the one that had malfunctioned, ...

For years, customer service has frustrated both businesses and consumers. Long wait times, disjointed communication, and inconsistent service have dissatisfied many customers, creating significant ...