Fieldglass
Encyclopedia
Fieldglass is a Chicago-based vendor of Software-as-a-Service
-based platforms to help companies procure and manage contingent work
, service providers such as Statement of work
(SOW) projects and independent contractor
s.
In September 2010 Fieldglass announced it received a significant investment from Madison Dearborn Partners. Madison Dearborn Partners’ portfolio includes CDW
, Nextel Communications
and Univision
.
In the http://www.staffingindustry.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=Abstract&mod=PublishingTitles&mid=6EECC0FE471F4CA995CE2A3E9A8E4207&tier=1&id=B93380C59D3D43C29CD86E7352514FEE&Author=&ReturnUrl=dirmod%2Easp%3Fsid%3D9B6FFC446FF7486981EA3C0C3CCE4943%26nm%3DArtIcles%252FNews%26type%3DMultiPublishing%26mod%3DPublishingTitles%26mid%3D6EECC0FE471F4CA995CE2A3E9A8E4207%26tier%3D4%26id%3DB93380C59D3D43C29CD86E7352514FEE2010 Staffing Industry Analysts VMS and MSP Supplier Competitive Landscape], Fieldglass was named leader in overall spend managed for temporary and contract staffing with more than $7.7 billion. The report also states Fieldglass has an additional $3 billion in SOW and outsourced services spend. Fieldglass also has the industry’s largest customer base, according to the report.
Fieldglass was also named a “leader” with the highest score for installed base for both contingent labor and project-based/SOW services by The Forrester Wave™: Services Procurement, Q3 2010 (September 2010). Forrester Research also gave Fieldglass the highest score for return on investment (ROI) and contingent workforce functionality. The report cites the company for its “rock solid VMS Fieldglass scored high across the board in core VMS capabilities like alert management, compliance, invoice flexibility, and rules-based categorization. Fieldglass also scored high relative to the competition in reporting and business intelligence including a number of predefined performance metrics available out of the box.” The report credits the Fieldglass solution
for its “strong architecture and integration capabilities.”
Fieldglass currently manages workers in more than 63 countries. Its software is available in nine different languages, and is used by over 10,000 suppliers. Fieldglass is a member of the Human Capital Institute, Illinois Technology Association, and HR XML.
As of 2011, Fieldglass' clientele includes American Airlines
, CVS Caremark
, GlaxoSmithKline
, HMS, Johnson & Johnson
, Kaiser Permanente
, Monsanto
and Salesforce.com
, among others.
Saas
SAAS is an abbreviation for* Social Accountability Accreditation Services* Software as a service * Student Awards Agency for Scotland* Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences* South Australian Ambulance Service...
-based platforms to help companies procure and manage contingent work
Contingent work
Contingent work, also sometimes known as casual work, is a neologism which describes a type of employment relationship between an employer and employee...
, service providers such as Statement of work
Statement of work
A statement of work is a formal document that captures and defines the work activities, deliverables and timeline a vendor will execute against in performance of specified work for a client...
(SOW) projects and independent contractor
Independent contractor
An independent contractor is a natural person, business, or corporation that provides goods or services to another entity under terms specified in a contract or within a verbal agreement. Unlike an employee, an independent contractor does not work regularly for an employer but works as and when...
s.
Background
Fieldglass, Inc. was found on November 12, 1999. The company has more than 150 employees located between its headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, and additional offices in Naperville, Illinois; Mumbai, India; and London, England. In addition, Fieldglass opened an Australian office to serve as its APAC headquarters in 2010.In September 2010 Fieldglass announced it received a significant investment from Madison Dearborn Partners. Madison Dearborn Partners’ portfolio includes CDW
CDW
CDW Corporation, headquartered in Vernon Hills, Illinois, is a reseller of computer hardware, software and supplies. Along with its warehouse-attached showroom in Illinois, CDW takes orders from its catalog via mail order, telephone and the Internet....
, Nextel Communications
Nextel Communications
Nextel Communications, commonly styled NEXTEL and formerly traded on the NASDAQ as NXTL, now a part of the Sprint Nextel Corporation, was a United States telecommunications firm operating a nationwide push to talk mobile communications system. Unlike other mobile networks, the Nextel network...
and Univision
Univision
Univision is a Spanish-language television network in the United States. It has the largest audience of Spanish language television viewers according to Nielsen ratings. Randy Falco, COO, has been in charge of the company since the departure of Univision Communications president and CEO Joe Uva...
.
In the http://www.staffingindustry.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid=&nm=&type=Abstract&mod=PublishingTitles&mid=6EECC0FE471F4CA995CE2A3E9A8E4207&tier=1&id=B93380C59D3D43C29CD86E7352514FEE&Author=&ReturnUrl=dirmod%2Easp%3Fsid%3D9B6FFC446FF7486981EA3C0C3CCE4943%26nm%3DArtIcles%252FNews%26type%3DMultiPublishing%26mod%3DPublishingTitles%26mid%3D6EECC0FE471F4CA995CE2A3E9A8E4207%26tier%3D4%26id%3DB93380C59D3D43C29CD86E7352514FEE2010 Staffing Industry Analysts VMS and MSP Supplier Competitive Landscape], Fieldglass was named leader in overall spend managed for temporary and contract staffing with more than $7.7 billion. The report also states Fieldglass has an additional $3 billion in SOW and outsourced services spend. Fieldglass also has the industry’s largest customer base, according to the report.
Fieldglass was also named a “leader” with the highest score for installed base for both contingent labor and project-based/SOW services by The Forrester Wave™: Services Procurement, Q3 2010 (September 2010). Forrester Research also gave Fieldglass the highest score for return on investment (ROI) and contingent workforce functionality. The report cites the company for its “rock solid VMS Fieldglass scored high across the board in core VMS capabilities like alert management, compliance, invoice flexibility, and rules-based categorization. Fieldglass also scored high relative to the competition in reporting and business intelligence including a number of predefined performance metrics available out of the box.” The report credits the Fieldglass solution
Solution
In chemistry, a solution is a homogeneous mixture composed of only one phase. In such a mixture, a solute is dissolved in another substance, known as a solvent. The solvent does the dissolving.- Types of solutions :...
for its “strong architecture and integration capabilities.”
Fieldglass currently manages workers in more than 63 countries. Its software is available in nine different languages, and is used by over 10,000 suppliers. Fieldglass is a member of the Human Capital Institute, Illinois Technology Association, and HR XML.
Awards
- Six-time Supply & Demand Chain Executive "Pro To Know" winner, 2004,2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011
- 2010 finalist, Illinois Technology Association CityLIGHTS Awards
- Four-time Supply & Demand Chain Executive "Executive 100" winner, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010
- 2009 and 2010 American Business Awards finalist, “Best New Product or Service - Software-as-a-Service”
- 2008 Chicago Innovation Awards winner
- 2008 American Business Awards finalist, “Best New Product or Service - Computer Software”
- 2007 American Business Awards winner, “Most Innovative Company in North America”
Customers
In 2010 Fieldglass was named a “Top Performer” in Staffing Industry Analysts’ first annual customer loyalty and satisfaction survey. Fieldglass was one of only three VMS providers in the upper 25th percentile in customer loyalty scores, earning the “Top Performer” designation, and one of four named a “Top Overall Performer,” scoring high in loyalty with both buyers of contingent labor and staffing suppliers.As of 2011, Fieldglass' clientele includes American Airlines
American Airlines
American Airlines, Inc. is the world's fourth-largest airline in passenger miles transported and operating revenues. American Airlines is a subsidiary of the AMR Corporation and is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas adjacent to its largest hub at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport...
, CVS Caremark
CVS Caremark
CVS Caremark Corporation is an integrated pharmacy services provider, combining a United States pharmaceutical services company with a U.S. pharmacy chain...
, GlaxoSmithKline
GlaxoSmithKline
GlaxoSmithKline plc is a global pharmaceutical, biologics, vaccines and consumer healthcare company headquartered in London, United Kingdom...
, HMS, Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson is an American multinational pharmaceutical, medical devices and consumer packaged goods manufacturer founded in 1886. Its common stock is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the company is listed among the Fortune 500....
, Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente is an integrated managed care consortium, based in Oakland, California, United States, founded in 1945 by industrialist Henry J. Kaiser and physician Sidney Garfield...
, Monsanto
Monsanto
The Monsanto Company is a US-based multinational agricultural biotechnology corporation. It is the world's leading producer of the herbicide glyphosate, marketed in the "Roundup" brand of herbicides, and in other brands...
and Salesforce.com
Salesforce.com
Salesforce.com is an enterprise cloud computing company headquartered in San Francisco that distributes business software on a subscription basis. Salesforce.com hosts the applications off-site...
, among others.