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Safety is a huge concern for employers and employees alike. When severe accidents happen, it can be catastrophic to both the company and the individual. From operating cumbersome machinery to handling toxic chemicals, there are many possible dangers in the workplace. While being proactive and managing these risks is the best way to ensure a safe area, an overloaded schedule can often [...]

The process of completing forms and certificates is unavoidable and time-consuming work for field engineers. It can be made simpler, however, with the right software to manage your electrical certificates. Joblogic software replaces paper-based admin by providing a simple, cloud-stored data solution, helping engineers to create and complete fully-fledged forms on their mobile devices. [...]

If you are managing a team of field service engineers, you probably spend a fair amount of time scheduling jobs and ensuring your technicians are working as efficiently as possible. After all, the more calls your engineers can make in a day, the better it is for the bottom-line. If everything appears to be running smoothly, you may think why fix something that ain’t broke! But be hone [...]

Hundreds of hours are spent weekly filling out compliance forms to ensure that every business decision, from ordered materials to customer interactions, fits compliance regulations. Unfortunately, while compliance forms are more prevalent than ever, the time spent navigating the regulations and filling out forms has not gotten any easier. If your business is struggling to keep up, com [...]

Every trade has its own set of tools that make the job simpler and more efficient, and the electrician’s toolkit is certainly no exception to this rule. For field service companies, ensuring their electricians are well-equipped for the tasks at hand is always a priority. Good tools can make the difference between a steady stream of customers and struggling to find leads. For those cur [...]

First up, let’s get one thing straight – spreadsheets are useful. Really useful. So, why the critique? Spreadsheets may be the go-to tool for collecting and organising data, but in business it’s important to understand where the limitations are. It’s not a case of spreadsheets being bad, but it’s a well-known fact that businesses outgrow them. There is a tipping point in business when [...]

What is BYOD? What Are the Advantages of BYOD? What Are the Disadvantages of BYOD? The BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) trend is picking up steam in the field service industry. And for good reason, the application of BYOD has been a key driver in increasing customer satisfaction by enhancing the efficiency of many businesses. However, like most revered solutions that appear too good to b [...]

Did you know that your business could get an additional £3,000 for each new apprentice you take on? The incentive payment is in addition to the £1,000 employers already receive for hiring an apprentice! So, that’s £4K for each apprentice – that’s a pretty good financial incentive and apprenticeships bring lots of other business benefits too. But get your skates on as there’s limited t [...]

Field service businesses are a crucial part of the global economy. If you’re not digitising your business, then you’re potentially leaving money on the table. As the world becomes more digital, your business needs to keep up with these technological advancements to offer your clients the best possible service. Whether it’s updating engineers timetables, optimising travel routes or ema [...]

Global warming is happening. Melting icecaps, rising sea levels, heatwaves and catastrophic floods, the likes of which we’ve never seen before, are testimony. So, what can we as the heating industry do about this?Well, the race to Net Zero is on and decarbonising heat is a huge challenge.  In this blog we look at some of the alternatives, but first what does legislation say …In 2 [...]

Always being aware of your business expenses is as important as generating cash flow into your company. Whether it’s trivial daily costs or essential financial responsibilities like ensuring all payments have been made on time, every expense affects your business and should be recorded digitally. Understanding the inherent need for a business to be organised, Joblogic has created job [...]

Recent renewable energy and smart HVAC technology methods are making our commercial and residential systems more sustainable and energy efficient than ever before. A reduction in energy consumption not only offers huge savings on energy costs but can also reduce overall carbon footprint.  This step forward is one that all HVAC service providers are required to take, now needing t [...]