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Addressing the Skilled Trades Labor Shortage and Supporting Field Service Workers

XOi CEO Aaron Salow discusses the ongoing skilled trades labor shortage and the importance of strengthening the field service workforce. The conversation reflects on his background in blue-collar industries and the lasting influence it has had on his approach to building solutions for the trades. Aaron emphasizes the essential role that skilled technicians play in supporting everyday infrastructure and services. The discussion highlights the need to better support, equip, and elevate field service professionals in order to address workforce shortages and ensure the continued strength of the industry.

Service

Recruiting & Retention

Published On

January 2023

Hosts

Krystal Hobbs

Duration

40

minutes

What you’ll discover

Technology as the answer to the trades shortage

Aaron Salow discusses how technology helps address workforce shortages in the trades.

The shortage demands a technology response

Improving technician effectiveness is just as important as hiring when addressing labor shortages.

Blue-collar roots drive the mission

XOi’s design philosophy centers on supporting the person doing the work.

Making the trades more attractive

Modern tools reflect a company’s commitment to the technician experience.

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Addressing the Skilled Trades Labor Shortage

Aaron Salow is passionate about addressing the shortage of skilled workers in the field service industry.

Blue-collar work has marked his entire personal and professional life, instilling in him the importance of hard-working people in our everyday lives.

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Listen in and learn more about the Beyond the Tools podcast.

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