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On October 16th, 5CA hosted over 50 leaders in player and customer support at Amsterdam’s Volkshotel for a day filled with insights, networking, and fresh ideas.

In a world where customers expect quick, seamless support, the ability to scale your support team has become essential. By working with many customer support leaders, however, I have learned that creating a truly scalable support system isn’t just a challenge; it’s a constant battle. From rapidly changing customer needs to unexpected contact surges, the demand for flexibility in team size and expertise is greater than ever.

As October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time to dive deeper into the critical issue of remote work environments. With employees spread across the entire globe, 5CA has been at the forefront of a global work-from-home model, making security our top priority. Operating in such a vast and decentralized setup comes with unique challenges, especially since most of our employees rely on personal devices for their day-to-day tasks.

In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a buzzword, revolutionizing industries and transforming the way we work. While AI’s impact on workforce management is undeniably significant, and my advice is to initiate pilots on this topic, this blog will focus on a different, yet equally crucial aspect: how to effectively structure your workforce for optimal performance and success.

In today’s competitive market, customer experience (CX) isn’t just about fixing problems—it’s about creating real connections. From my experience working directly with some of the world’s top brands, I’ve learned that the key to exceptional CX often comes down to setting up teams who are true fans of the brands they represent. This belief is central to what we do at 5CA, and it’s proven to make a real impact on customer support.

At 5CA, we believe that delivering this level of exceptional customer support isn’t just about resolving issues; it’s about building strong, lasting relationships that turn customers into lifelong fans. The secret sauce? It’s a combination of passion, precision, and forward-thinking strategies that form the backbone of an unbeatable support system.

In the evolving world of gaming, the relationship between players and support teams is shifting. As players spend more time in the game, their support needs change from technical assistance to consultative support, as we have already established in our research “How Quality PX Impacts In-Game Bottom Line Results”.

What’s really keeping customer experience (CX) leaders in the gaming industry awake at night? Against the backdrop of rapidly advancing technology, it’s the enduring operational challenges that stand out significantly.

In the fast-paced world of online gaming, the terrain is shifting under our feet with every passing quarter. We are seeing seismic changes in how games are marketed, how players are retained, and, importantly, how Player Support is evolving.