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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’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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Four telecom trends to watch in 2022
The pandemic put the telecom industry front and center as almost every human interaction moved online. In 2022, the industry will continue to be at the heart of digital disruption. But ongoing challenges will persist.
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What’s new and what’s next in Q4 2021
Field Nation's EVP of Product shares current field service industry effects, trends on the horizon, and what you can expect from Field Nation in 2022.
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Becoming a Buyer of Choice: Clarity Matters
The current labor shortage creates a focused sense of urgency around being a "Buyer of Choice" in the eyes of on-demand technicians. Technicians look for clear, concise descriptions of what a particular job entails, which means that clarity matters.
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Becoming a Buyer of Choice: Vet for What you Expect
The current labor shortage creates a focused sense of urgency around being a "Buyer of Choice" in the eyes of on-demand technicians. Putting a high degree of care into your independent contractor vetting helps ensure a good “fit” between your company and your on-demand workforce.
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Becoming a Buyer of Choice: Success Starts with Pay
The current labor shortage creates a focused sense of urgency around being a "Buyer of Choice" in the eyes of on-demand technicians. Making sure your pay rates are in line with market rates is a good place to start.
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Tax Q&A for self-employed technicians
As 2022 draws to a close, it’s a perfect time to start thinking about the upcoming tax season. To help self-employed technicians prepare, we’ve compiled some of the most common tax questions we hear from our technician community.
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Protecting margins amid competing market forces
This guide gives service providers that use Field Nation tips on how to protect their margins and navigate the current climate of increased pay rates and labor shortages
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Field service coverage guide
Looking to maximize the quality, consistency, and geographical reach of your field service coverage? We recommend allowing the geographical, technical, and time-sensitive details of each job to determine how you source the necessary labor.
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How to protect your business as an independent contractor
To make it easy for businesses to search for and assign work to providers and service companies who consider themselves businesses, we’re introducing the Business Badge.
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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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It’s time to think about the architecture of work
The way we work is changing, and it's time to rethink some of the fundamentals of labor strategy. By updating the architecture of work, organizations can allow the work to determine the worker.
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