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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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How digital transformation and the labor shortage are changing how service delivery gets done
Finding the right talent and managing that talent go hand in hand. Recently, Field Nation’s Head of Partnerships Brandon Lytle sat down with Chad Mattix, Kinettix’s Founder and CEO, to discuss present challenges and future opportunities in the field services space.
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Field Insider: Build your trusted network
Our new Field Insider series is designed to give service organizations practical advice on how to get the most value from working with Field Nation. In the first article, Senior Customer Success Program Specialist Amy Anderson goes over tips for creating a network of trusted technicians.
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Faces of Field Nation: Tony Buesing
Faces of Field Nation is designed to lend some insight into how we operate and what makes Field Nation tick. Meet our Enterprise Offering Product Manager, Tony Buesing, who returned to the company in order to "lean into my passion for creation and collaboration."
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The definitive guide to field service trends in 2022
2022 will be a key year as the field services industry takes its next step forward. The industry is evolving due to an unprecedented investment in digitization. Companies that recognize this and act accordingly will be poised for growth.
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Stories from the Field: Lester Kirk
“When we’re in the field, I tell my guys: there are no problems, there are only situations. If you focus on some sort of resolution, your path to a solution will be much smoother. You're able to think with a clear mind because you're focused on the solution and not the problem. Positive over negative.”
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A guide to upcoming field service events
Now that tradeshows and conferences are back, we've gathered a few upcoming events (both in-person and virtual) to consider attending.
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Making the most of new field service opportunity: A conversation with Jeff Novotny
We recently sat down with Jeff Novotny, who recently joined the Field Nation team as Director of Network Development, to talk about his experience in setting field service teams up for success and what he sees as the biggest sources of opportunity for field technicians today.
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Worldlink meets retail customer needs at scale with Field Nation Platform Management Partner Program
With the Platform Management Partner Program, Worldlink reduced the time spent on project coordination by over 80%, increased their capacity with 78% annual growth in work order volume, and reduced labor costs by approximately 15%.
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Three compelling reasons to deploy a blended workforce: The “why” of on-demand labor
This series will cover why blended workforces make sense for many businesses, what a blended workforce looks like for field service, and how to deploy a blended workforce. In the first entry, we cover why companies are shifting toward a blended workforce.
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Faces of Field Nation: Ivy Dang
Faces of Field Nation is designed to lend some insight into how we operate and what makes Field Nation tick. Meet our People Operations Business Partner, Ivy Dang, who says, "I get to contribute in a lot of different places here."
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3 ways to earn more business by embracing sustainability
Focusing on sustainability is not only good for the environment, it’s also good for business. Managed service providers that align themselves with their customers’ ESG plans can build a competitive advantage.
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What’s on the horizon for digital signage in 2022?
Digital signage is a critical component of digitization. Multiple emerging trends are shaping the future of digital signage and informing the work opportunities field service leaders can expect in 2022.
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