Retiring or Advancing? Who You Are and What You Do Make a Difference

This article on workforce planning discusses why employees need to know what they want, what they can contribute, and what the purpose of their organization is to create a nurturing atmosphere that attracts talented newcomers. Employees who feel part of a team effort tend to be more loyal to an organization, as do employees whose suggestions for improvements and efforts are taken seriously. The people on the job now, whether keepers of utility institutional knowledge with imminent retirement plans or talent of the future, must all take the initiative to ensure their needs are met while maintaining service continuity.