At times, careers can be as unpredictable as the sewage coming down the line at a wastewater treatment plant. Most of it's straightforward,...
Entries Tagged Employee
Editorial
As in Any Industry, There Is Strength in Diversity in the Water Sector Workforce
Together we stand, divided we fall
Come on now people, let’s get on the ball and work together
Come on, come on, let’s work together,...
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Are Apprenticeship Programs the Answer to Operator Shortage?
There’s no time like the present to start planning for the water/wastewater operator retirement wave. That’s the thought process behind a new...
Editorial
In Hiring the Right Staff, Are You Looking for the Right Attributes?
In today’s economy, it can be hard for treatment plants to find qualified people. Finding the right people can be even harder.
Current...
Editorial
Industry News - September 2019
International Products Corp. announces two hires to its leadership team
International Products Corp. announced the hiring of two new employees, Marcy Edwards, director...
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How to Manage Workplace Conflicts More Effectively
Workplace conflicts are inevitable. In fact, a survey conducted by the American Management Association found that managers spend almost a quarter of...
Franklin Electric welcomes new sales leader
Franklin Electric welcomed Ryan Johnson as the new vice president, sales U.S./Canada for the North America Water Systems Business Unit. He will...
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Understanding Rights Is Key to Creating a Safe Workplace
Everyone in the industry has heard at least one horror story about someone getting fired or demoted for reporting a safety violation.
In...
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10 Common Responses You Should Never Utter to Employees
Entry 244936We all overuse certain words and phrases. Myself definitely included: I’m guilty of ending sentences with “... so ...” when I’m...
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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....
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Why Young Workers Should Consider Jobs in the Water Sector
Building off previous workforce research, the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program has released a first-of-its-kind analysis of jobs involved in the construction, operation...
Editorial
Worth Noting - July 2018
People/Awards
The Pollution Management engineering firm, which designed upgrades to Riviera Utilities’ wastewater works, won an American Council of Engineering Companies of Arkansas...
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Utility District Joins Forces With School 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...
Editorial
The Utility of the Future is Digital. Are You on the Right Path?
Innovation drives forward steadily in the water and wastewater sectors. Now and then, it’s worth stopping to take a high-level view and...










