Utility management recruiting in the 1990s
- Heidrick and Struggles, San Francisco, CA (USA)
Utilities of all types have historically been, by and large, excellent places to develop, execute, and enjoy one's career. The breadth of activities in each of the various industry sectors (electric, gas, telecommunications, water), combined with the mandate of an obligation to serve, has provided an arena for numerous challenging professional and personal opportunities. However, the 1990s have begun with a confluence of newly emphasized driving forces or issues - increasing competition (alternative services and suppliers, pricing strategies), energy supply security questions, environmental concerns, deregulation uncertainties, changing demographics, new technologies, increased consumer and regulatory awareness, and others - that are changing organizations (more teams, fewer layers) and stretching the abilities of managers at all levels. The result is that utility companies are looking to the outside marketplace for management talent. And they are looking for individuals who can both lead and manage today's organizations and who can help create and manage new business opportunities in the organizations of the future.
- OSTI ID:
- 5243175
- Journal Information:
- Public Utilities Fortnightly; (United States), Journal Name: Public Utilities Fortnightly; (United States) Vol. 126:8; ISSN 0033-3808; ISSN PUFNA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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