Innovation Begins With Inclusive Voices
At Southern Company, Our Values guide how we work, how we lead and how we support one another. One of those values—Intentional Inclusion—reflects our commitment to building an inclusive company culture where every person feels welcome, respected and empowered to contribute.
What is Intentional Inclusion?
At Southern Company, belonging is intentional. We embed inclusive practices into how we hire, develop talent, engage with communities and hold ourselves accountable as leaders. Inclusion means creating a workplace where ideas are heard, contributions matter and growth is supported.
When people feel connected to their work and each other, they do their best work. This commitment strengthens our company and enhances our ability to serve employees, customers, communities and shareholders. We lead with care, listen with intention and build a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Fostering a culture of belonging
Southern Company is proud to be consistently recognized as a great place to work—both within our industry and across corporate America. These honors reflect our ongoing commitment to Our Values and our focus on creating an environment where people feel supported and empowered to succeed.
Innovative training for fairness in hiring
One way we’re putting this into practice is through immersive training that helps employees build awareness and confidence in fair and inclusive hiring practices. Southern Company is using virtual reality to simulate real-world hiring scenarios. Employees step into the role of a hiring manager, gaining insight and perspective through interactive experiences designed to strengthen decision-making and foster a sense of workplace belonging.
This innovative approach is part of our broader effort to ensure every employee feels valued and every candidate is considered with care and intention.
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Elevating our communities
At Southern Company, our commitment to Intentional Inclusion reaches beyond our workforce. It’s reflected in how we serve our customers and build lasting partnerships in the communities we call home. We believe in being bigger than our bottom line—investing in community partnerships and relationships that help people and places thrive.
Strengthening supplier partnerships
One way we’re putting this into action is by deepening relationships across our supplier network. Southern Company is working to enhance the capabilities of small and emerging businesses, helping them grow and compete in meaningful ways. This approach supports our business goals while contributing to the long-term prosperity of the communities we’re privileged to serve.
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