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View the latest field service trends and resources in the form of white papers, industry insights, infographics, and videos.
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The state of independent contracting in IT field services
To understand the landscape of independent contracting in field services, Field Nation surveyed over 800 field service technicians. Download our research study to see how contract work has evolved and why it’s preferred.
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Stories from the Field: Bobby Currier
Bobby joined Field Nation as a contract technician in 2010 and has enjoyed the flexibility and variety of work opportunities ever since. “I like the freedom to build my own schedule on Field Nation. I can work above and beyond my normal shift to enhance my family’s life.”
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LinkedIn Live: Navigating a dynamic labor market
EVP of Strategy, Wael Mohammed, shares his perspective on the latest shifts in the labor market and what field service leaders can do to navigate this uncertainty. Powered by billions of data points, get the intel you need to optimize growth opportunities.
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Automated Retail: Smart Vending Explodes, Creating a Surge in New Service Opportunities
Installations of new smart vending machines and smart vending replacements are booming. And many other machines are being retrofitted to add smart capabilities. All these factors translate into new service opportunities.
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4 Hottest Skills for Cabling Technicians in 2023
Which cabling skills are in the highest demand? Field Nation’s data gives independent technicians a window into which skills will most likely help your business or career gain traction in the marketplace.
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Webinar | Navigating the skilled cabling labor crisis
Hear how strategic service leaders can bridge the gap between supply and demand for skilled cabling talent in this on-demand webinar.
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LinkedIn Live: Field service trends in cabling
Our EVP of Strategy, Wael Mohammed, recently went live on LinkedIn to talk about macro field services trends, how the cabling category is transforming the industry, and answer viewer questions.
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Pivital leverages Field Nation’s Salesforce integration to improve service efficiency and transparency
By connecting Field Nation and Salesforce Service Cloud, Pivital clients, employees, and Field Nation technicians can access work order information simultaneously. Real-time updates between the two systems provide essential visibility for all parties during the project lifecycle.
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Labor platforms connect businesses and skilled IT professionals
The availability of digital labor platforms has increased fivefold in the last 10 years, and contractors and businesses are widely adopting the platforms.
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Webinar | The state of independent contracting in IT field services
Watch the webinar, now available on-demand, to hear CEO Mynul Khan share findings from our original research study: "The State of Independent Contracting in Field Services."
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More high-quality IT field service professionals opt for contract work
As more work becomes available, skilled contractors discover new work options and projects that fit their skills. These opportunities foster a more profound sense of career opportunity and afford contractors better lifestyle choices.
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Addressing the labor shortage with on-demand labor
Service organizations that rely on skilled technicians are feeling the effects of the current labor crunch in uniquely painful ways. Getting to the roots of this technician shortage is a necessary first step in formulating a solution that can set service organizations up for lasting success in a changing labor landscape.
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Meeting increased demand for skilled labor is a formidable challenge
To attract skilled talent, businesses are reconsidering traditional workforce models that rely on permanent full-time employees. They’re finding that a blended workforce, including seasonal, temporary, and part-time workers, along with contractors and freelancers, can expand their reach and agility.
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