ATLANTA, May 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fourth
consecutive year, Southern Company has been named among the Top 50
Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc. The company also ranked
ninth on the list for Top Companies for Veterans. Both recognitions
were announced at DiversityInc's annual diversity and inclusion
awards event held at Cipriani Wall Street on Tuesday, May 7.
"Southern Company is committed to creating a workplace
environment where employees from different backgrounds and
perspectives can realize their full potential," said Tom Fanning, president, chairman and CEO of
Southern Company. "Our longstanding commitment to diversity and
inclusion is embedded in our culture, and allows us to better
anticipate change, see around corners and achieve success as we
build the future of energy."
The DiversityInc Top 50 list, which ranked Southern Company No.
33, recognizes the nation's top companies for diversity and
inclusion management. These companies excel in such areas as
hiring, retaining and promoting women, minorities, people with
disabilities, LGBTQ and veterans.
"DiversityInc Top 50 Companies have a decisive advantage because
they treat people more fairly than other companies," notes
Luke Visconti, founder and CEO of
DiversityInc. "Everybody, including white men, are far better off
working for them because there is more opportunity at better run
companies. Top 50 companies also deliver a greater-than-average
return for shareholders."
DiversityInc's annual survey yields an empirically-driven
ranking based on talent results in the workforce and management,
senior leadership accountability, talent programs, workplace
practices, philanthropy and supplier diversity.
"At Southern Company, our values drive our culture, guide our
decisions and are key to our sustained success," said Sloane Drake, senior vice president of human
resources at Southern Company. "We believe how we do our
work is just as important as what we do. For us, that means
having a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace where
everyone can thrive and feel like they belong."
This recognition of Southern Company's corporate culture and
hiring practices joins national acknowledgements by the U.S.
Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, Black Enterprise, Forbes
and the Women's Choice Award.
Visit Southern Company Careers to learn more about how to
join the Southern Company team.
About Southern Company:
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company
serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company
provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through
electric operating companies in three states, natural gas
distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation
company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading
distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network
and telecommunications services. Southern Company brands are known
for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable
prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have
been building the future of energy and developing the full
portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear,
advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables,
energy efficiency and storage technology. Through an
industry-leading commitment to innovation and a low-carbon future,
Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy
solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and
prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of
those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our
business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and
hiring practices have been recognized nationally by the U.S.
Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black
Enterprise, Forbes and the Women's Choice Award. To learn more,
visit www.southerncompany.com.
About DiversityInc: The mission of DiversityInc is to
bring education and clarity to the business benefits of diversity.
The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list began in 2001,
when many corporations were beginning to understand the business
value of diversity-management initiatives. The 2019 Top 50
Companies for Diversity results will be featured on
‪DiversityInc.com. DiversityInc is a VA certified
veteran-owned business and a USBLN certified business owned by
a person with a disability. For more information, visit
www.diversityinc.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and
LinkedIn @DiversityInc.
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