Field-ready resources
View the latest field service trends and resources in the form of white papers, industry insights, infographics, and videos.
View the latest field service trends and resources in the form of white papers, industry insights, infographics, and videos.
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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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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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The past year and a half of post-COVID recovery has made one field service übertrend absolutely clear: The digitization of the customer experience, once a nice-to-have feather in the cap of ambitious retailers, has become a do-or-die necessity.
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In March 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic began in earnest, all types of field service work took a hit. But the intensity and staying power of that hit varied. Learn how the details of COVID's impact on field service can help leaders navigate a potential recession scenario.
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To effectively manage your work, your Flightboard information and account settings must be up-to-date and well-organized. Use our checklist below to help tidy up your work orders and maintain current account information
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Current market conditions may make you feel like you’re navigating in the dark. Competing headwinds and tailwinds are creating volatility in the field services industry. Here are three strategies you can put in place today to set your organization up for success in 2023.
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Choosing an independent contractor is not the same as working with a third-party vendor. As a company looking to hire technicians, it’s essential to understand the differences.
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At the start of the new year, many field service organizations want to create reports about the past year’s activity. Here’s a step-by-step guide to generating three of the most popular year-end reports on the Field Nation platform.
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There are many ways to strengthen your standing on the Field Nation platform and attract the technicians you need during peak season and throughout the year. Here are four practical tips for maximizing interest in your published work orders on the platform.
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You may have read about the newest buzzword in the post-pandemic world of talent: Quiet Quitting. Learn how this phenomenon has unique relevance to field service delivery, and how on-demand labor can mitigate the risk of losing your best people.
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IoT (short for "Internet of Things") technology connects everyday objects and produces invaluable data about how we interact with household appliances, industrial tools, consumer interfaces, and more. Learn more about the three biggest trends in IoT.
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"Working through Field Nation helps me stay up-to-date on the latest technology. It gives me field experience with new tech, which I can bring back to the classroom and help my students get the full picture in terms of the skills they’ll need to be successful"
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Like California, some states have begun restricting the classification of "independent contractor" to those individuals able to meet all three requirements of an “ABC” test. Learn more about this test, the states passing new legislation, and what your service company can do to avoid misclassification.
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