What's working for your technician retention?

We are exploring how FieldPulse can better support technician retention strategies — beyond the software itself, into the operational patterns that keep field teams engaged and loyal.

Our research suggests retention often hinges on factors that intersect with scheduling, visibility, and growth tracking:

  • Predictable schedules with advance notice and minimal last-minute disruption
  • Clear pathways to skill development and certification tracking
  • Transparent performance metrics that technicians trust and understand
  • Recognition systems that surface quality work, not just speed

I am curious what is actually working in the field. What practices, policies, or tools have moved the needle for your technician retention? Are there specific FieldPulse features you have found helpful — or gaps you wish we addressed?

Your perspectives will directly inform our roadmap for H2. We are particularly interested in hearing from operations leaders and field technicians alike.

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  • yeah so basically this — i left my last shop because they kept talking about "culture" and "growth opportunities" and meanwhile i was making $4 less an hour than the guy doing the same job across town

    new place pays fair and uses fieldpulse which is honestly just a bonus because the app actually works and doesn't crash twice a day like the old one lol. but the pay was the thing

    pro tip from the field: we can smell platitudes