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Attracting and Retaining the Next Generation of Water Industry Professionals: A Young Professional's Perspective
Author(s) -
Mills Sally U.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
journal ‐ american water works association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.466
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1551-8833
pISSN - 0003-150X
DOI - 10.1002/j.1551-8833.2009.tb09845.x
Subject(s) - perspective (graphical) , work (physics) , public relations , business , water industry , health professionals , financial security , healthcare industry , health care , marketing , psychology , water supply , engineering , political science , economics , finance , economic growth , computer science , mechanical engineering , artificial intelligence , environmental engineering
This article is a summary of survey responses of approximately 40 new and young water industry professionals to questions on motivation to pursue a career in the drinking water industry. Topics discussed include: make the connection ‐ water industry and socially meaningful careers; accentuate the positives ‐ security, health care, and retirement; work‐life balance ‐ knowing why it's important; and, invest in your employees.