ATLANTA, Oct. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company
has been named one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity by
Black Enterprise magazine.
Southern Company was recognized for its leadership in and
commitment to diversity and inclusion in employment and business
practices.
"Southern Company understands the value of a workplace where
every employee feels valued and respected," said Southern Company
Services Vice President of Human Resources Stacy R. Kilcoyne. "It's not just a corporate
performance goal – sustaining a culture of excellence through
inclusion is imperative to serving customers."
As part of its long-standing commitment, Southern Company's
focus on ensuring diversity is reflected in leadership, workforce
and suppliers, including its award-winning efforts in recruiting
military veterans and people with disabilities. The company,
through its subsidiaries, strives to be an employer of choice by
offering a stable work environment, dynamic culture and competitive
pay and benefits package.
In selecting the 40 Best Companies for Diversity, Black
Enterprise conducted a comprehensive survey of the top 1,000
publicly traded companies and 100 leading global companies with
significant operations in the United
States – focusing on activities related to the participation
of African-Americans and other ethnic minority groups as defined by
the U.S. Census Bureau. Key areas of consideration included
employee base, senior management, board of directors and supplier
diversity.
With more than 4.5 million customers and approximately 46,000
megawatts of generating capacity, Atlanta-based Southern
Company (NYSE: SO) is the premier energy company serving the
Southeast through its subsidiaries. A leading U.S. producer of
clean, safe, reliable and affordable electricity, Southern Company
owns electric utilities in four states and a growing competitive
generation company, as well as fiber optics and wireless
communications. Southern Company brands are known for excellent
customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are
below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment
to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing
America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy
resources, including nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas,
renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and
services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has
been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I.
Jobs magazine as a top military employer, listed by Black
Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity
and designated a 2014 Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic
Network. The company earned the 2014 National Award of Nuclear
Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for
its leadership and commitment to nuclear development, and is
continually ranked among the top utilities in Fortune's
annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas
Utility rankings. Visit our website at
www.southerncompany.com.
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