A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry (2015)

Chapter: Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges

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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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Suggested Citation: "Chapter 3 - Perspectives on Recruitment and Retention Practices, Strategies, and Challenges." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2015. A Guide to Building and Retaining Workforce Capacity for the Railroad Industry. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/21904.
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