Managing for Succession

Author: Settles, Patty

Source: Proceedings of the Water Environment Federation, WEFTEC 2003: Session 31 through Session 40 , pp. 108-128(21)

Publisher: Water Environment Federation

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Abstract:

U.S. Census records support what is seen in the workplace everyday, that is, we are an aging work force. The wastewater treatment industry is no exception. In addition, publicly owned treatment works (POTWs), in particular, tend to be one of the few remaining “cradle to grave” employers with an average length of service many years longer than for most other sectors of employment. As a result, the phenomenon of an aging work force possibly is felt more intensely in our work environment than in others. With an aging workforce comes unique management challenges, including planning for the unparalleled number of retirees that will leave our work force in the next few years, taking decades of talent and skills with them. Much can be learned from each other in how to prepare for this unique employment trend. This abstract is an overview of one such organization's experience with succession planning.

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.2175/193864703784639651

Publication date: 2003-01-01

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