Mentoring Programs

The mentoring program pairs employees with mentors throughout the corporation. The mentors and mentees work together over a one-year period of time in a partnership that benefits both the mentor and mentee. Employees can apply for either the Corporate Program "People Building People" or our "Leadership in Action" Program.

Professional Development Program

We are proud of the fact that we appeal to people who want to move ahead quickly in their careers. Our goal is to provide the opportunities necessary to attract and retain top talent. One way to achieve that goal is through our Professional Development Program. This program helps motivate employees to accelerate their development through challenging assignments, training and career development, special rotational assignments and a mentoring program that allows constant feedback and support. The program offers participants a broad perspective on the company and it helps us decide who’s best for key positions throughout the corporation. The general format of the program includes 2 to 4 rotational assignments, generally over a 2-4 year period. After successful completion of the program, participants are placed in a position that best matches the company’s business needs and their interests. Currently, we have opportunities in Accounting, Engineering and Human Resources.

Employee Awards Programs

MDU Resources Group consists of more than 14,000 employees whose hard work and commitment to excellence help to make the corporation the success it is today. Each year the corporation and its subsidiary companies recognize efforts that go beyond the call of duty, protect the environment or showcase ingenuity. The following awards are awarded yearly:

• Community Spirit Award
• Einstein Award
• Environmental Integrity
• Inspiration Award
• Summit Award

Great Place to Work Initiative®

MDU Resources Group is striving to be a Great Place To Work® where employees trust the people they work for, have pride in what they do and enjoy the people they work with. To measure the progress, a Great Place To Work® employee survey is conducted in even numbered years. The survey aims to discover the strengths and opportunities of workplace relationships.

Communication & Collaboration Conference

This conference is an opportunity for employees from various departments and locations within Montana-Dakota Utilities Co. and Great Plains Natural Gas Co. to get to know one another and discuss work related topics, which further make our companies greater places to work.

CEO’s Conference

The CEO's Conference is designed to provide a challenging opportunity for selected high potential individuals to stretch themselves beyond their normal responsibilities. This developmental opportunity provides increased visibility to those individuals who may not have the opportunity to present to and interface with the executive management team.

Each operating company president nominates individuals to be considered for participation in the CEO's Conference. The CEO selects individuals for participation and assigns them a topic related to the corporation's operations. As part of a three-member team, individuals study, research, network and use other methods to address the topic and its impact on the corporation. Each team member is expected to write a 15-20 page report on their findings and to give a 15-20 minute verbal presentation on the topic. Each team, at the conclusion of their presentation, will respond to questions.

Diversity

MDU Resources Group, Inc., is committed to an inclusive environment that respects the differences and embraces the strengths of its diverse employees to further its corporate vision.

The company has a corporate diversity officer and also has appointed a diversity officer from each of its business units. The officers serve as a conduit for diversity-related issues, giving a voice to all employees. For more information, please visit the Diversity page at www.mdu.com.

Company Sponsored Employee and Family Events

Employees and their families are also invited to participate in a variety of company sponsored events, including Bring Your Student to Work Day, Summer Picnics, Softball, Fishing, Sand Volleyball, Bowling and Golf tournaments.