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PRAXITY MEMBER AJA BENELUX LAUNCHES CUSTOMER SERVICE TRANSPARENCY CERTIFICATION

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Posted on August 14, 2014

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AJA Benelux and ServeMeBest Partnership

Praxity member and international standards compliance guru, AJA Benelux, has joined forces with call centre IT specialist, ServeMeBest, to launch the world’s first certification programme for customer service transparency.

Lillian Kallman

Lillian Kallman

Call centres can now demonstrate their commitment to customer care via a specifically-designed independently-ratified process, rather than apply for the more generic International Standard Organisation (ISO) Certificate in Quality Management.

Features of the Transparency Certification

The programme encourages businesses to open up previously hidden CRM system data to consumers, allowing them to access call recordings automatically and ensure publication of data on customer service performance, such as on-hold waiting times.  Calls can be accessed via a link and password that is sent by e-mail or text.

How the Certification Ensures Impartiality

Lillian Kallman, AJA Benelux Senior Technical Manager, explains: “All recordings are held on independent servers, rather than the call centre’s own.  This not only ensures impartiality but enables us to monitor the data to ensure transparency in customer interactions.  One we’re satisfied this has been achieved we award our ‘best practice’ certification which is the quality-assurance guarantee.”

Louis Coomans, AJA Director, adds: “The technology and certification process encourages excellence and compliance with a guaranteed standard of transparency, allowing top performers to exhibit tangible evidence of their commitment to the provision of outstanding customer care.  Such transparency ensures organisations secure customer trust, while the certification provides them with that marketing edge.’

Louis Coomans

Louis Coomans

Global Reach and Industry Impact

AJA is the exclusive worldwide reference for the new standard and expects it to be recognised locally, regionally, industry-wide and globally.  The firm is part of the AJA Group, which has offices in 34 countries globally and is involved in a range of certification programmes including sustainable forestry, energy efficiency and human rights.

About Praxity and AJA Group

Praxity is the world’s largest Alliance of independent accountancy firms and is represented in over 97 countries by more than 33,000 professionals.  The services provided by the AJA Group complement those of Praxity’s members, fulfilling its commitment to global collaboration and the provision of an unrivalled resource and knowledge pool.

Key Takeaways

  • AJA Benelux and ServeMeBest launch the world’s first certification for customer service transparency.
  • The programme enables consumers to access call recordings and performance metrics via secure links.
  • Independent servers ensure impartiality, and recipients are awarded a 'best practice' certification.
  • AJA Benelux acts as the exclusive global reference for this new standard under the Praxity alliance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the new certification launched by AJA Benelux?
It is the world’s first customer service transparency certification, allowing customers access to call recordings and service performance data secured via independent servers.
Who are the partners behind the programme?
AJA Benelux, a Praxity member specializing in standards compliance, teamed up with call centre IT specialist ServeMeBest.
How do customers access their call data?
Customers receive a link and password via e‑mail or text that grants access to their call recordings and performance metrics.
How does independent hosting support transparency?
Recordings are stored on independent servers monitored by AJA Benelux, ensuring impartiality and credibility before issuing the certification.
What competitive advantage does the certification offer?
It builds customer trust through demonstrated transparency and provides call centres with a marketable ‘best practice’ standard seal.

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