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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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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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How digital transformation and the labor shortage are changing how service delivery gets done
Finding the right talent and managing that talent go hand in hand. Recently, Field Nation’s Head of Partnerships Brandon Lytle sat down with Chad Mattix, Kinettix’s Founder and CEO, to discuss present challenges and future opportunities in the field services space.
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Field Insider: Build your trusted network
Our new Field Insider series is designed to give service organizations practical advice on how to get the most value from working with Field Nation. In the first article, Senior Customer Success Program Specialist Amy Anderson goes over tips for creating a network of trusted technicians.
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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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Making the most of new field service opportunity: A conversation with Jeff Novotny
We recently sat down with Jeff Novotny, who recently joined the Field Nation team as Director of Network Development, to talk about his experience in setting field service teams up for success and what he sees as the biggest sources of opportunity for field technicians today.
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Three compelling reasons to deploy a blended workforce: The “why” of on-demand labor
This series will cover why blended workforces make sense for many businesses, what a blended workforce looks like for field service, and how to deploy a blended workforce. In the first entry, we cover why companies are shifting toward a blended workforce.
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3 ways to earn more business by embracing sustainability
Focusing on sustainability is not only good for the environment, it’s also good for business. Managed service providers that align themselves with their customers’ ESG plans can build a competitive advantage.
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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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