by layertec | Oct 26, 2020 | Compliance
In previous blogs relating to vulnerable customer programmes the author has discussed the alignment of the organisation’s culture with that of the needs of potential vulnerable customers. A culture assessment or audit is a good place to start and will allow top...
by layertec | Oct 26, 2020 | Compliance
Organisations seeking to create a value-added vulnerable customers programme should have robust policies and procedures in place to deal with promotions and marketing. Campaigns should be clearly formatted in a way that aids customer satisfaction. Brochures or website...
by layertec | Oct 26, 2020 | Compliance
Staff within an organisation creating a sound vulnerable customer management system such as BS18477 need to consider carefully how records are managed and maintained. Adequate staff training is needed to ensure that vulnerable customers have their records clearly...
by layertec | Oct 26, 2020 | Compliance
The British Standard for Inclusive Service Provision BS18477 advocates clear arrangements for contracts and sales documentation. An organisation embarking upon the creation of a sound vulnerable customer management system should ensure that there are robust policies...
by layertec | Oct 26, 2020 | Compliance
A progressive organisation that is seeking to create a sound programme to handle vulnerable customers should consider billing arrangements. In particular the customer must be able to read the bill in a format that is accessible to their needs. This links back to a...