In the first instance, the facts were repeated back to the customer, which they found condescending, and in the second, the staff member laughed to lighten the mood, inadvertently causing anxiety for the customer.
What we did:
- Staff members have been made aware of the incidents and have had coaching to prevent these from happening again. These incidents have highlighted the importance of checking for any mental health conditions to be aware of when speaking with customers, to ensure that we are sensitive to their needs and situation.