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ECCCSA recognition for Sigma’s ReachOut Pathfinders
ECCCSA recognition for Sigma’s ReachOut Pathfinders Following news in August that we had been shortlisted in the European Contact Centre & Customer Service Awards, we are delighted that our ReachOut Pathfinder team has been confirmed as a “Silver Winner” in the Best Small Customer Service Team category. We were up against seven other organisations from […]
How outsourcing can help your business in the cost-of-living crisis
How outsourcing can help your business in the cost-of-living crisis Download Now Across the UK, almost all households are feeling the effects of the cost-of-living crisis. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), 9 in 10 adults reported their cost of living had increased compared with a year ago and the published rate of […]
Sigma Connected’s ReachOut continues to support the vulnerable
Sigma Connected’s ReachOut continues to support the vulnerable The multi-award winning ReachOut initiative, launched during the Covid pandemic by GBS specialist Sigma Connected, has gone from strength to strength and continues to support thousands of vulnerable people, especially in the energy, water and financial services sectors. ReachOut, a completely unique service, is all about re-engaging […]
Connecting with customers in financial difficulty
Connecting with customers in financial difficulty Assisting people experiencing financial difficulties has always been a core part of customer service, and today is no different. The lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, along with the rising costs of basic commodities due both to the war in Ukraine and to Brexit, mean that consumers everywhere are […]
What role should brands play to support customers in challenging times?
What role should brands play to support customers in challenging times? Download Now How likely is it that a consumer will cut a company loose because of a terrible experience? Today, most business leaders would agree that it’s highly likely. In an ever-sophisticated digital world where consumers voice their customer experience horror stories on just […]
How financial institutions can help customers dealing with money problems
How financial institutions can help customers dealing with money problems Recent global events have led to increased financial pressure on the public. The cost of living has risen around the world, including in the UK, EU, and Australia. Inflated costs, in addition to ongoing supply chain issues related to the current Ukrainian conflict, are increasing […]
Sigma Connected wins Anglian Water vulnerable customer support contract
21Feb 2022 Sigma Connected wins Anglian Water vulnerable customer support contract A UK business outsourcing specialist has agreed a three-year contract with Anglian Water to support its most vulnerable customers. Sigma Connected, which provides UK and offshore customer contact services for some of Britain’s biggest utility and financial services firms, has signed the deal […]
Giving vulnerable customers the best experience
Giving vulnerable customers the best experience According to a Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) study, approximately 25 million vulnerable people live in the UK. However, as the pandemic moves into calendar year three and the cost of living soars above wage increases, 2022 will create more first-time debtors than ever before. In unfamiliar territory, people new […]
Day in the life of a pathfinder supporting vulnerable customers
Day in the life of a pathfinder supporting vulnerable customers Our ground-breaking service for vulnerable customers has won two UK industry awards and many plaudits in 2021 for its innovative and meaningful approach when it comes to engaging with, and guiding, those who are experiencing problem debt and to help them access the best possible […]