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...
With the energy industry in the midst of an evolution, utilities are more clearly understanding the need for transformation from a role of commodity supplier to “ratepayers” to a trusted advisor on a range of energy issues to a more and more sophisticated and...
Nearly one-third of households report that it is a strain to pay energy bills and that they often choose electricity over food or medical bills. Despite having to make these difficult decisions each month, only 40% of consumers participate fully in energy...
While utility customers are still looking for value for their energy dollar, today’s utilities must look beyond simply supplying a commodity in order to solidify customer relationships and increase satisfaction. Specifically, there is a growing percentage of new...
Investor-owned utilities (IOUs), particularly electric utilities, operate in an environment today that is far different from the past, even just five years ago, and the only certainty is more change is on the way. A myriad of factors are shaping the industry today –...
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.
During this coronavirus epidemic, we must all come together; figuratively!; to do what we can to ensure community safety by stopping the spread of the virus and protecting those who are most at-risk. That responsibility to community safety is why HomeServe moved our...
At HomeServe, customers are at the heart of everything we do, so their health and safety are of utmost importance, especially during this pandemic. Customer and contractor safety are our top priorities. We remain 100 percent dedicated to serving our customers during...
Linda O. sprung into action when her tenants called her about an electrical outage in the home. Linda O. is a property owner, and as a landlord her biggest priority is to ensure her tenants are happy and safe in the place they call home. And even though Linda lives in...
Climate change spells lowered efficiency, increased expenses and more outages – the only thing customers dislike more than rate increases – and as the demand for energy increases, the problems around climate change only loom larger. The decade between 2000 to 2010 was...
One of the most promising strategies for achieving utility energy efficiency goals is the increased adoption of high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment. A new subscription makes efficient upgrades an easier decision for residential utility customers and delivers...
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