Volunteer programs help water and sewer utility employees give back to their communities and generate public good will.
The Louisville (Ky.) Water Company takes that concept even further, using volunteers to help establish relationships with organizations that can help achieve strategic goals. The program may even help the company find future employees.
Established in 2009, the utility’s Stewardship Program is the brainchild of CEO Greg Heitzman.
“Greg is a strong believer in community involvement, right down to managers and employees,” says Carl Blanton, manager of organizational effectiveness. “He wanted a formal program to get employees more involved in the community.”
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