All utilities face challenges. Some challenges are a lot bigger.
Imagine for a moment being a 29-year-old professional engineer overseeing an ill-equipped and...
Hiring Articles
Editorial
Creating a Love-to-Work Culture
It used to be that prospective employees had to convince companies why they should be hired. But in today’s job market, with...
Online Exclusives
Baby Boomer Retirements Leave a Widening Employment Gap In Water Sector
When Kathleen Cahall was a high school student in Dayton, Ohio, her advanced chemistry class focused on environmental issues including water quality....
Online Exclusives
A Utility District and School District Join Forces to Promote Water Careers
The Lakehaven Water and Sewer District in Washington is collaborating with Federal Way Public Schools to introduce the wastewater industry to middle...
Blogs
Recruiting Millennials with Wireless Headsets
There are currently approximately 200,000 construction job openings waiting to be filled, according to the National Association of Homebuilders. Millennials are the...
Editorial
Stop the Revolving Door of Employee Turnover
High levels of employee turnover take a quiet, yet significant toll on companies. That annoying swooshing sound caused by a steady stream...
Online Exclusives
Best of 2017: Wisdom About the Human Side of the Industry
Oftentimes the underground infrastructure your utility takes care of dominates the conversation. But behind that effort are people. That’s why a regular...
Editorial
Build Your Utility’s Brand Recognition
There are going to be a lot of retirement parties held at water and sewer utilities in the coming years as a...
Editorial
Use Referrals to Reduce Recruiting Costs
Recruiting new employees is expensive. Experts estimate that organizations spend billions of dollars a year — some peg the cost at more...
Editorial
Don’t Undermine Your Utility’s Culture
Despite best intentions, everyone has biases. Even people who think they aren’t prejudiced and who honestly believe that discrimination is wrong still...
Online Exclusives
Report: Clean Water State Revolving Funds Will Create 500,000 New Jobs
A new economic benefits analysis of the impacts of increased funding for the Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Funds released by the...
JWC Environmental names regional sales manager
Paul Schuitt joined JWC Environmental as the western regional sales manager for the municipal wastewater market. Schuitt has over 31 years of...
Online Exclusives
News Briefs: New York Suspends Work on Crucial Water Tunnel
Mayor Bill de Blasio has postponed work to finish New York City’s third water tunnel, reports the New York Times, citing that...
Editorial
Fair Hiring in Your Utility
For many organizations, landing a highly sought-after job recruit is a cause for celebration, especially in today’s ultra-competitive employment market. But before...
















