Field Notes

We're a Family

ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT WE’RE A FAMILY. Our relationships go deeper than simply being team members at work. We genuinely care for and about each other. Whether it’s a kind word during a tough stretch, a friendly smile each morning, or a helping hand in stressful times, show your compassion.

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Be Process Oriented

BE PROCESS-ORIENTED. World-class organizations are built on a foundation of highly effective, repeatable processes. Look to create processes for every aspect of your work, and then turn those processes into habits to achieve consistent results.

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Work Smart

WORK SMART. Do your homework and be prepared for all meetings, calls, and appointments. Be organized and plan your work for maximum efficiency. Solve problems before they happen by anticipating future issues, planning for contingencies, and addressing them in advance. Think things through.

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Be a Brand Ambassador

BE A BRAND AMBASSADOR. Live our mission statement. Everything we do is built on trust and trust is built on relationships. Make smart decisions that enhance long-term relationships. We’re all responsible for, and benefit from, Field’s image and reputation. Act in a way that brings honor to us all.

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Share Information

SHARE INFORMATION. Communicate. Communicate. Learn to ask yourself, “Who else needs to know this?” With appropriate respect for confidentiality, practice transparency and share information freely. The more people know, the better we can collaborate, and the more effective we can be.

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Communicate Personally

WHEN IN DOUBT, COMMUNICATE PERSONALLY. When delivering difficult or complex messages, or in emotionally charged situations, speak “live” versus hiding behind e-mail or voicemail. Where appropriate, follow-up in writing to confirm your understanding.

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Inc Best Workplaces Award

Field listed to Inc.’s inaugural 50 Best Workplaces, the first such measurement of American companies with up to 500 employees that deploy state-of-the-art techniques to keep their staff happy and productive.

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Act like an Owner

THINK AND ACT LIKE AN OWNER. Make decisions by asking yourself, “What would I do if this were my company? Could I be making or saving the company more by doing it differently?” Spend the company’s money like it was yours. Our job is to take care of the customer and make money doing it.

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Ask Questions

ASK QUESTIONS. The quality of the information you get is directly related to the quality of the questions you ask. Be curious, ask thoughtful questions, and listen intently to the answers. Be more interested in asking and listening than in speaking. Asking questions is the best way to learn and is critical to Field’s overall approach. Be a sponge.

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Changing the Perception

Today is the last day of March which is Women’s History Month. To celebrate, all week we’ve been posting interviews we’ve held with women in the manufacturing sector focused on changing the perception of women in the industry. I can only hope that the insight gained from these interviews will spark some conversations which will result in positive changes. Enjoy the last few interviews.

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Changing the Perception

Below is our second set of interviews with 3 women who work in manufacturing.

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Changing the Perception

How do we get more women into the industries, like manufacturing, when the perception is still that it’s a man’s job? We asked these questions and a few more to women who currently work in the manufacturing sector. We hope these next few posts will shine some light on how to change the perceptions of the industry.

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