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Articlesby Alex RomanDecember 10, 2019

Key Steps to Finding a New Public Transit CEO

The changing face of public transportation’s role in communities is having an impact on transit boards when they are searching for a new leader.

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Newsby StaffDecember 4, 2019

Majority of global workforce ready to shift jobs, upskill due to new tech

Germany, France, UK, Canada, and US are some notable countries where residents are less willing to spend significant time on learning.

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Transit Dispatchesby Louie MaielloSeptember 17, 2019

Delivering 'clear, consistent message' during bus operator training key

Until this is the norm, confusion, frustration, and discouragement will set in and compromise the best efforts of a new candidate.

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ArticlesSeptember 12, 2019

Touting Growth Potential Key to Recruiting Bus Techs

Virtually every transit agency in America is experiencing a shortage of bus technicians as skilled baby boomers retire in growing numbers.

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ArticlesAugust 8, 2019

Stop the Bleed: Hiring Bus Operators Based on a More Accurate Profile

Poor hires bleed the budget by lowering retention rates, raising absenteeism, and fighting with passengers.

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ArticlesAugust 6, 2019

3 Key Strategies for Transit Agencies to Survive the Retirement Cliff

Many agencies haven’t made any meaningful steps toward positioning themselves for success with millennials and Gen Z.

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From the Editor'sby Janna StarcicJune 26, 2019

Focusing on ‘abilities’ gives those with disabilities a ‘sense of purpose’

I recently learned about a program offered by Transport for London that provides “people with mild to moderate learning disabilities and those on the autism spectrum the chance to gain skills and work experience.”

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NewsJune 25, 2019

How technology can improve transit operator retention

Technology can support operator incentive and reward programs, and provide tools and training to make operators’ lives safer and easier.

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High school intern today…transportation employee tomorrow?

Internship programs that provide real-world learning and hands-on training can be beneficial employment recruitment tools for the organizations that extend them and the participating students.

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Transit Dispatchesby Simon MinelliMay 22, 2019

Tackling the complexities of managing a transit workforce

Here, we will dive into three areas that are more complex than they appear: Employee management, bidding, and pay.

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