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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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What is California Assembly Bill 2257?
Assembly Bill 2257 (formerly AB5) is an updated piece of legislation restricting the classification of an independent contractor in the state of California to those individuals able to meet all three requirements of an “ABC” test. Learn more about this legislation and how service organizations (in California and elsewhere) can reassess their best practices related to worker classification.
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Field Insider: How to win more work and fulfill work with confidence
2023 is shaping up to be a year defined by volatility. But having the right data can help you make more informed decisions, even during unpredictable times. Here are three key ways that Field Nation's MarketSmart Insights feature can help you tap into the data you need to succeed.
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Field Nation arms field service industry with proprietary intelligence
With millions of work orders and billions of data points, Field Nation is uniquely positioned to arm field service industry with proprietary intelligence. Unpredictability lies ahead for 2023, but by looking at past trends and insights, service companies can better plan for the future during volatile times.
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Winning through volatility
To guide field service leaders through current market volatility, we've dug into data from the millions of field service jobs completed on our platform. We've cultivated insights to help you understand the drivers of market volatility and learnings from previous periods of economic uncertainty. And we've developed three concrete strategies to help you survive (and thrive) in the here and now.
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Three point of sale trends to watch going into 2023
From self-checkout technology to the ongoing multichannel transformation in retail, point-of-sale (POS) work is rising to meet the moment. Read about three of the biggest POS trends impacting the retail industry.
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3 ways to manage the rising costs in field service
Rising costs continue to affect field service delivery going into 2023. While you can’t control the macro factors driving costs, you can lessen the pain by understanding the current economic landscape and taking strategic action. Here's what you can do to stem the tide.
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Three security trends you can capitalize on now
Demand for field services relating to CCTV, security, and alarm work is up 45% YoY. Service companies with the capacity to meet this heightened demand can capitalize on the security boom. Here are three security trends to watch out for.
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Field Nation Awarded G2 Leader Badges | Fall 2022
Field Nation earns five coveted G2 Badges including Category Leader, Momentum Leader, Enterprise High-Performer, Mid-Market Leader and Small Business Leader in Fall 2022.
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Field Insider: What is a Select Tech and why are they the best fit for skilled cabling work?
Select Techs are technicians on the Field Nation marketplace that have platform-verified experience and a track record of superior quality in various types of skilled cabling and security work – helping buyers find qualified talent more quickly and easily.
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The future of the field service industry (part 3)
Jeff Novotny (Field Nation’s Director of Network Development) and Shawn Fields (Field Nation’s Senior Field Services Strategist) are veterans of the field service industry. In this conversation, they compare viewpoints on the market conditions affecting field service and predict where the industry is going next.
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Clearing up myths about field service cost (part 2)
Jeff Novotny (Field Nation’s Director of Network Development) and Shawn Fields (Field Nation’s Senior Field Services Strategist) are veterans of the field service industry. In this conversation, they address the myth that on-demand labor is more expensive than a W2 workforce and offer advice to service leaders looking to protect their margins.
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The Retail Tech Tsunami
To help service providers better plan for what work is coming, and where, and when, Field Nation partnered with IHL Group, a global research and advisory firm specializing in customized intelligence for retailers and retail technology vendors, to produce this actionable report on how to capitalize on the current wave of work.
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