Why Strong Phone Skills Drive Customer Service Success

  • by Jessica Burns
  • Published Date: April 16, 2025
  • Modified Date: Oct. 21, 2026
Photo of an office professional in a blue blazer and glasses, seated at a desk while talking on a smartphone and taking notes. A laptop sits nearby, and colorful shelves with books and plants are in the background, illustrating attentive communication and good phone etiquette during a business call.

Even in the age of AI, 68% of customers prefer speaking with a live customer service representative, and 86% think companies should emphasize customer service more, according to the Achieving Customer Amazement report. Providing top-level customer service is essential for businesses to succeed and meet customers’ needs and expectations, and it often starts with a phone call.

Customer Connections

Customer Connections: Phone Skills for Outstanding Service is a resource to help you deliver excellent customer service during phone calls. Watch the video below to learn about politely answering calls, transferring calls, taking messages, handling angry callers, and handling callers and walk-in customers simultaneously.

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Jessica Burns is the Senior Content Marketing Specialist at Express Employment International with nearly a decade of content strategy, digital marketing, and storytelling experience. Her passion is creating content focused on professional development, workplace trends, and leadership, helping readers understand challenges and opportunities shaping the workforce. An award-winning writer, she enjoys turning complex topics into practical, engaging content that inspires. 

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