With a strong economy, aging population, and record-low unemployment, most industries are struggling through a labor shortage. Many community-owned utilities face the added challenge of competing for senior staff with better-financed investor-owned utilities, rural electric cooperatives, larger municipal utilities, and the vendor sectors. The unique energy workforce solution from MFP-Connect enables utilities to fill critical skills gaps and mentor staff through the placement of retired executives on an interim basis.
Our Partner for Energy Workforce Solutions
Benefits
The interim executive placements from MFP-Connect enable community-owned utilities to keep their budgets and project schedules on track, rather than lose ground during an executive search process. The recently retired power professionals on temporary assignment also serve as valuable mentors to the permanent staff, sharing their considerable expertise in utility engineering, finance, operations, and management.
Features
The one-of-a-kind employment service:
- Matches retired individuals seeking interim employment with public power entities
- Screens retirees to identify areas of expertise
- Focuses on management team positions
- Targets existing positions (bridge employment) and new tasks (special projects)
- Provides mentoring/training of existing staff
- Enables interim personnel to work on a contract basis, without requiring benefit packages and termination terms
- Serves as excellent option for a utility faced with hiring freezes and budget constraints