Natural gas utilities in the US are in the midst of perhaps the most exciting and challenging time in their long history. Although natural gas prices are low and seemingly stable, geographic sources of natural gas have changed and electric utilities are using...
The effects of an economic shock, such as an unexpected home or car repair or a sudden loss of income, can be devastating to homeowners on a fixed income, and the United Nations estimates 40 million Americans are living in poverty. Among those, 18.5 million are living...
A presentation given at the 2015 HomeServe Leadership Summit, including metrics from customers and how HomeServe can help alleviate their home emergencies.
The one predictable thing about the energy industry is that it’s unpredictable. The industry has seen more change over the past decade than in the previous half century. Among the most prevalent energy trends are increased U.S. gas and oil production and affordability...
Everyone has been a victim of bad customer service at some point in their life and, unfortunately, a bad experience is usually more memorable than a great one. As the call center is often the first or only interaction a customer will have with a business, the...
Utilities put significant investment in energy efficiency programs, but only 40 percent of consumers participate in energy efficiency opportunities that would reduce their bill, even if they are struggling to pay their bills. Despite the sensibility of participating...
By 2025, Millennials will make up to 75 percent of the workforce, as the next largest generation, the Baby Boomers, retire in droves. This means their buying power will only increase in the next decade – Millennials are spending more than $65 billion each year and...
Call centers are generally viewed as revolving doors, with turnover rates of between 30 and 45% versus 15% for all other industries. The work can be difficult, high volume, high stress, and lower paying, so high turnover is understandable but also problematic. In...
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