In business and industry, both
employee and customer satisfaction matter in a company’s
profit. Understanding employees’ attitudes, beliefs,
priorities, and preferences translates into lower turnover rates
and higher productivity on the job. Understanding
what customers like—and dislike—about your company
helps you to improve their experience and build relationships
and loyalty.
However, the term “customer” describes more than a person who buys
a product or service. All organizations have customers, whether
they are external or internal. An external customer can
be anyone seeking a product or service from a company, organization, or
agency. An internal customer, on the other hand,
refers to someone at the same company or organization who depends on a
necessary service from another section or division.
Often, employees believe that they “don’t have customers” because
they don’t work with the public—it is important to recognize
that “customer service” takes on many forms and meanings.
Who Uses This Service?
- Government agencies seeking to improve services.
- Social service agencies seeking to improve service.
- Companies who want to understand customers‛ attitudes and priorities
- Employers who want to improve morale and productivity
- Businesses seeking to improve efficiency, sales, and loyalty
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