by Sienna Anderson | Aug 14, 2025 | Customer Retention, Customer Service Excellence, Sparkle News
If you work in customer service, you know the drill: most customers are polite, reasonable, and a pleasure to help. But every now and then, you come face-to-face (or ear-to-ear) with someone who’s angry, impatient, or downright rude. These moments can be stressful —...
by Sienna Anderson | Jul 30, 2025 | Customer Retention, Customer Service Excellence
If you’ve ever walked away from a tough conversation with a parent, patron, or carer feeling mentally drained, you’re not alone. Whether you’re in a childcare centre managing nervous or frustrated parents, or a library dealing with demanding or disruptive...
by Sienna Anderson | Jun 26, 2025 | Customer Service Excellence, Sparkle News
In a time where the value of community services is being constantly assessed, libraries have proven time and again that they are more than just book depositories – they are essential hubs for learning, connection, support, and belonging. Yet despite this pivotal...
by Sienna Anderson | Jun 17, 2025 | Customer Retention, Customer Service Excellence
You can feel great customer service just as easily as you can spot poor service from a mile away. And so can your customers. Whether it’s the indifferent tone, the “I don’t know” answers, or the lack of confidence in handling an issue,...
by Sienna Anderson | Jun 3, 2025 | Customer Retention, Customer Service Excellence
Imagine this: A frustrated parent storms up to your childcare centre’s front desk, demanding to know why their child’s favourite teacher left. Or a Library patron asks why their reserved book still hasn’t arrived after a week. Your staff member...
