Workforce Planning and Human Resource Development Strategies for Minnesota's Public Transportation Agencies Status: CompleteReport Date: 03/26/2021 Summary: With an aging workforce and a significant number of staff retirements on the horizon, Minnesota’s public transportation agencies — like other states’ agencies across the country — must attract the next generation of employees or risk service disruptions and other challenges. To improve the pool of qualified applicants and build a healthy workforce pipeline for the future, Minnesota’s public transportation agencies sought an objective evaluation of its hiring policies and workplace culture. A team of human resource experts from the University of Minnesota was chosen to investigate and analyze the agencies’ practices. The work culminated in a variety of recommendations to enhance the recruitment process and increase on-the-job satisfaction. From targeted marketing campaigns and clearer job descriptions to more opportunities for advancement, the strategies identified by the research team will help Minnesota’s transportation agencies attract and retain a younger and more diverse workforce for years to come. Final Deliverables: Report #2021-06 Fact Sheet #2021-06FS Technical Summary Related Materials: Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining Minnesota's Transportation Workforce - (Blog Post) Fact Sheet - (Brochure/Handout) Related Research: Expanding the Transportation Workforce in Local Agencies: Awareness-Building Activities and Development of the Training Course Roadmap for Future Civil Technicians
