{"id":17073,"date":"2023-03-16T15:05:14","date_gmt":"2023-03-16T15:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/?p=17073"},"modified":"2024-09-13T10:18:54","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T15:18:54","slug":"the-new-work-equation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fieldnation.com\/resources\/the-new-work-equation","title":{"rendered":"The New Work Equation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Minneapolis, Minn. (March 16, 2023) \u2013\u2013 <\/b>Field Nation, the leading on-demand labor platform for IT field service work, today released results from its <\/span>“State of Independent Contracting in Field Services”<\/span><\/a> report. The landmark study conducted by independent research firm <\/span>Radius<\/span><\/a> found that 62% of technicians prefer independent contracting, and 36% prefer a hybrid of independent contracting and traditional employment \u2013 highlighting a dynamic shift in how work gets done.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many IT field service technicians prefer independent contracting, from retirees lending their skills to side hustles to professionals choosing to contract as their full-time career. Why are they making this shift? 36% of technicians cited flexibility, and 27% cited autonomy and control as top reasons, according to the newly-released report.<\/span><\/p>\n

Flexibility is a key reason why Tamika Fields chose to contract. \u201cThe standard workday model doesn\u2019t always accommodate work-life balance and balance is important to me,\u201d she says. \u201cThere were times that I had to leave the industry to go to school full-time or to be more present as a parent. With independent contracting, there is flexibility to select the type of work that helps you maintain a high-quality lifestyle without sacrifices.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cGrowth in independent contracting is taking hold in the field service industry as more technicians look for greater flexibility, autonomy, and control over their work and time,\u201d says <\/span>Field Nation<\/span><\/a> Founder and CEO Mynul Khan. \u201cAt the same time, field service leaders are searching outside the box for a strategic edge to combat competitive pressures and labor shortages. It is a win-win opportunity for those willing to embrace this shift and leverage a blended workforce.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the report, 67% of independent contractors choosing on-demand labor platforms have been doing on-site IT work for over a decade. Moreover, 3 out of 4 independent contractors that use platforms have formal IT-related training and education, and 3 in 5 have an IT-related certification.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFor technicians, these findings illustrate the engagement and satisfaction of working as an independent contractor,” says Khan, \u201cand for field service leaders, they are a testament to the highly-skilled, experienced professionals ready to support new and emerging technologies and who care about working with great companies and doing great work.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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