Business View Magazine | July 2019

409 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE JULY 2019 PEAK UT I L I TY SERV I CES GROUP people to perform the work and grow with the Company. An emphasis on college education often narrows the focus for those who would like to be in the job market sooner, making use of their existing skills. Pickett states, “Over the years, we have partnered with high schools, technical colleges, and higher learning institutions to promote what we do and how we can help students move directly into our industry. We are pursuing a partnership with SKILLS USA, an organization that is taking high school, college and middle school students and teaching them more of the trades; it’s starting to really change the conversation around the need for a four-year post- secondary degree versus a nine-to-twelve-month technical education.” The emphasis that Peak places on the importance of their employees is evident in the extensive technical training they conduct, and the investment in leadership and management training. The operating companies often train employees who have an ability to adapt to various client needs and requirements, and those who can watch, learn, and apply their knowledge and skills. They have found value in the creation of a highly skilled workforce, emphasizing experience and the perfection of their craft. A concerted effort is made to provide advancement opportunities for those with an aptitude for training others, managing and mentoring people, or overseeing quality work. The Company has placed incredible focus on its core values, TRAITS (Trust, Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Teamwork, and Safety), to form the framework for decision-making in all areas of work. Employees learn that trust comes from consistency, respect is earned, accountability means taking ownership of a situation, integrity is the individual and Company reputation, teamwork is a commitment to be the best, and that safety is a priority. The corporate culture strives to value each employee in the organization, regardless of job duties, providing the opportunity to work as a team to meet the needs of the Company and the employee.