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May 29, 2013 to May 30, 2013 | Chicago, IL
Jun 09, 2013 to Jun 12, 2013 | San Francisco, CA
Jun 10, 2013 to Jun 12, 2013 | Boston, MA

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Public Utilities Reports

PUR Guide 2012 Fully Updated Version

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Supervisory Skills

The Power of Motivation

Discerning what utility employees consider important.

Daniel E. Mode

Despite high unemployment rates in many industries, utilities are finding T&D technicians and engineers are in short supply. This situation is likely to deteriorate as Baby Boom-era workers continue retiring. Attracting and retaining qualified professionals depends on understanding what motivates—and de-motivates—employees on the front lines of the smart grid revolution.