Case Study: Wetland Studies and Solutions retains young talent and grows careers with Energage

How a Virginia Consulting Firm Hires Young Talent, Trains It Well, and Keeps It for Decades

Wetland Studies and Solutions, a Virginia environmental consulting firm, faced the challenge of hiring young talent, developing it quickly, and keeping employees for the long term in a competitive market. To understand and improve the employee experience, the company used Energage’s employee survey and testing tools as part of its broader talent and culture strategy.

Energage helped WSSI surface both strengths and areas for improvement, while the company reinforced retention through transparent financial communication, profit-sharing, overtime pay, PTO cash-outs, and strong growth opportunities. The result has been a durable, high-engagement culture: about a quarter of employees started as interns, many have stayed 10 to 20+ years, and the firm has grown to roughly 120 employees while becoming a leading Mid-Atlantic natural and cultural resources consultant.

Wetland Studies and Solutions

Michael Rolband

President