Creating a workforce environment where employees feel engaged and supported is more important than ever as organizations experience both retention and recruiting issues along with a large group of retiring employees. A positive culture of employee connectedness requires, in part, a highly intentional level of employee training and development. Ensuring that our employees feel they belong and are well supported is an investment in the employee, the organization, and the public works industry. Knowing where to start, how to develop a successful employee experience from onboarding to retirement and why employee development and advancement opportunities are critical, are all solutions covered in this program.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe ways to develop and communicate a positive organizational culture with current employees and potential candidates.
- Identify strategies to implement a comprehensive staff development program and intentional succession planning processes.
- Develop tools and methods to prioritize both the employee experience and well-being in your organization.
Proficiency Level: Applied
Speakers:
Kenna Hubai
Business Services Manager
Charlotte County Public Works, Florida
Jonathan GanoÂ
Public Works Director
City of Des Moines, Iowa
Donna SheaÂ
Executive Director
CT T2 Center – University of Connecticut
Chair –  APWA Workforce Development Committee
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Proficiency Levels
Introductory
Focuses on a general or broad overview of the topic, awareness of basic factual recall. Limited experience of the subject matter is necessary to understand content areas.
Applied
Focuses on practical implementation of technical steps or strategies, some prior knowledge and experience of the topic is necessary.
Advanced
Mastery of basic concepts associated with an area has been obtained. Focuses on understanding nuances, advanced concepts, and intricacies with implementation within knowledge area. Strong understanding of how the concept impacts other factors or areas of operations.
Program Types
APWA Guides
APWA Guides provide guidance to public works professionals on a specific a topic.
CLL
Click, Listen & Learn (CLL) are interactive educational webinars. Each program is led by top experts in the field who share new ideas, methods, and technologies in a fast-paced two-hour time frame. These programs are available free to APWA members. CLL programs are eligible for continuing education units (CEUs).
Primer
Primers are used to educate policymakers about public works roles and responsibilities in public rights of way, the impact of federal workforce development policies on the industry and workforce, and the importance of resilient infrastructure.
PWX
PWX session recordings cover a wide variety of topics, including integrating modes of transportation, traffic and transit, construction management, emergency management, engineering and technology, fleet and facilities, management, parks and grounds, snow and ice control, and stormwater/flood control, as well as solid waste, roads and bridges and water/wastewater. PWX sessions are eligible for continuing education units (CEUs).
Reporter Articles
APWA Reporter articles are written by public works practitioners on subjects such as solid waste management, water resources, municipal engineering, transportation, equipment services, buildings and grounds, snow removal, and other public works-related topics.
Snow
The Snow Conference session recordings feature public works professionals sharing the latest best practices in managing winter/snow operations more successfully, taking advantage of emerging technologies, understanding and preparing for the challenges ahead, and providing better service to their communities. Snow sessions are eligible for continuing education units (CEUs).
Tech Boxes
A tech box is a PDF take-away that provides information in lists, steps, or defined areas specifically focused on trending technologies.
Toolbox
Toolboxes are curated guides offering valuable tips on a variety of public works-related topics.