Investing in Engineering Talent

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• Creators:
  Singh, Romila ; Qin, Xiao ; Li, Yang ; Bill, Andi
• Corporate Creators:
  University of Wisconsin--Madison. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering ; University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee
• Corporate Contributors:
  Wisconsin. Dept. of Transportation. Library and Research Unit ; United States. Department of Transportation
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  Best Practices Bridge Engineering College Graduates Decision Making Employee Relations Employees Engineering Hiring And Retention Challenges Hiring Policies Knowledge Management Literature Reviews Multigenerational Employees Transportation Careers Workforce

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• Publication/ Report Number:
  0092-24-14
• Resource Type:
  Tech Report
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States
• Edition:
  Final Report: August 7, 2025 - July 31, 2025
• Corporate Publisher:
  Wisconsin. Dept. of Transportation. Library and Research Unit
• Abstract:
  This research effort accomplished the objectives of this study by conducting a review of the transportation and engineering workforce literature, survey analysis of hiring, retention, and attitudinal data (for both current employees and graduating college seniors), evaluation of knowledge management, and transfer of knowledge practices. Based on an analysis of WisDOT’s recruitment and talent management practices and approaches to the transfer of institutional knowledge, vulnerabilities have been identified, and recommendations proposed for creating effective workforce management and transfer and retention of knowledge strategies. Using survey results, focus groups, and analysis of industry best practices, recommendations have been developed to support informed decision-making to create (i) a strategic talent management strategy that addresses WisDOT’s current workforce attraction and retention challenges and positions them as an attractive employer of choice for a multigenerational engineering and technically skilled workforce, and (ii) a sustainable plan for an effective transfer of specialized institutional knowledge for engineering and technical positions related to bridge improvement and maintenance programs.
• Format:
  PDF
• Funding:
  ID 0092-24-16
• Collection(s):
  US Transportation Collection
• Main Document Checksum:
  urn:sha-512:1dcf8424e3b580fd04d9ecd80b4be34d85fb0693daeb07f8497debdfc5dae7bfda71c176373425829243e2b57258500a0b12a7fbd3db977e2c8f64ca9fbd31ce
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/89227/dot_89227_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 2.50 MB ]