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byRachel Gale
9 March 2026
Complaint Handling, Decision Making, Governance, Ombudsman, Policy

How To Ensure Staff Apply Policies When Dealing With Complaints

Many organisations lose escalated complaints not because they lack policies, but because their policies are not applied consistently. Here’s how governance and decision checklists can reduce risk.
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byRachel Gale
19 February 2026
Complaint Data, Complaint Handling, Early resolution, Governance, Policy

Service Recovery Paradox: The Hidden Power of Complaints

What is the Service Recovery Paradox? Discover why early complaint resolution and learning from feedback are essential for building customer trust.
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byRachel Gale
19 January 2026
Policy

When Your Own Policy Lets You Down

Policies are often written with good intent, but over time they can drift away from day-to-day reality. This piece looks at how that gap creates dissatisfaction and why realistic...
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byRachel Gale
14 January 2026
Complaint Data, Complaint Handling

Complaints as Insight: Why Recording Complaints Properly Matters

Complaints are early warning signs. Learn why low complaint numbers can hide deeper issues, and how organisations can use complaints data to improve services and build trust.
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AI-generated complaints increasing volume for customer service teams”
byRachel Gale
30 December 2025
AI, Complaint Handling

How AI Is Changing Complaint Volumes; And What Organisations Must Do at First Contact

    Artificial intelligence is changing both the volume and shape of complaints that organisations receive. Tools like large language models allow complainants to generate clear, formal, legal-sounding grievance...
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De-escalation techniques for complaint handling teams
byRachel Gale
21 December 2025
Complaint Handling, Training

How to De-Escalate Complaints Quickly: 5 Techniques Complaint Teams Can Use Today

Practical de-escalation techniques complaint teams can use immediately to reduce escalation, improve trust and protect staff wellbeing.
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