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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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Three simple ways to protect your field service margins: An introduction to Field Nation’s ROI model
2022 is a year of opportunity for the field service industry. By reducing travel time, outsourcing low-value work, and increasing value add, field service organizations can protect their margins and stay on the path to greater profitability.
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The field service industry’s perfect storm: a conversation with Mynul Khan
Field Nation CEO Mynul Khan recently sat down with Telecom Reseller's Doug Green to talk about industry trends, the labor shortage, and how Field Nation is revolutionizing the way on-site technology services are delivered.
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Four ways field service technicians can land more work in 2022
Whether you work full-time as an independent contractor or use the Field Nation app to pick up extra work from time to time, there is more than enough work to go around. Here are four things you can do to attract the attention of service companies looking for on-demand technicians.
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3 field service innovations to ease today’s market pressures
We’re excited to share three of our latest innovations related to sourcing technicians, finding parts, and scaling to meet demand. These new features and capabilities will help our customers navigate market challenges and take advantage of opportunities.
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Three key factors driving up field service costs in 2022
Over the past year, technical resource costs in the field services space have risen roughly 10 percent across the board. By analyzing industry data alongside broader market insights, field service leaders can plot a route forward.
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10 surprising field service stats
In 2021, service companies and technicians completed over one million jobs through the Field Nation platform. From spikes in demand to shifting retail norms, our data paints the picture of a field service industry preparing for its next big step forward.
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A guide to allocating work in a blended workforce
Implementing a blended workforce can be challenging. But by choosing the right success metrics, service companies can optimize their work allocation process and get maximum value out of their blended workforce.
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Four ways to set your account up for success
Looking to streamline your internal processes and boost your reputation with technicians on the Field Nation platform? This blog has four practical tips for optimizing your account.
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Debunking the three biggest myths about on-demand labor
Many service leaders carry assumptions about on-demand labor (about cost, quality, etc.) that simply aren't true. Learn why these myths paint a flawed picture of on-demand labor's real value.
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Four timely trends in low-voltage cabling
Nearly every field service project requires cabling expertise. This piece covers four trends for service organizations to watch as they pursue low-voltage cabling opportunities.
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Three trends driving today’s retail field service delivery crisis
Retailers want to move beyond survival mode and shift to investing for the future, especially as it relates to IT infrastructure and digitization trends. The combination of these two tectonic shifts are creating challenges in the field service industry.
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Where to find IT technicians
Finding qualified field technicians in this competitive labor market can be a challenge. It’s even harder when you need to fill skill gaps and satisfy complex job requirements under intense deadline pressure.
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