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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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Field Insider: Organizing Your Field Nation Account for the New Year
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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The definitive guide to field service trends in 2023
By pairing our own data from tens of thousands of field service work orders with macro-economic insights, Field Nation's definitive guide breaks down the current state of the field service industry into discrete, actionable takeaways ensuring you stay ahead of the changing marketplace.
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Three strategies service leaders should embrace in 2023
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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Navigating the gig economy
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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Field Insider: How to generate year-end reports
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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7 Field Service Predictions to Increase Revenue and CX in 2023
Watch the webinar, now available on-demand, to hear about what lies ahead, especially at a time when customer experience is paramount.
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LinkedIn Live: Trends and predictions for 2023
Our EVP of Strategy, Wael Mohammed, recently went live on LinkedIn to talk about the current state of the field services market, address possible economic scenarios in the coming year, and answer viewer questions. Watch his live stream and get the insight you need to plan for a successful 2023.
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Field Insider: Gaining interest in your work order
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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Win on cost. Win on quality. Win in 2023.
Reliance on traditional labor models has left field service leaders in a precarious position when considering cost versus quality. Luckily, there is another option to add to their toolbelt: on-demand labor.
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Quiet quitting in field services: Why you need to reconsider the type of work you’re assigning to your most valuable employees
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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Three IoT trends that will shape retail technology in 2023
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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Stories from the Field: Scott Porter
"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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