2021 Transformation Report: Moving to Equity - Flipbook - Page 11
Workforce
representation
increased to
43%
with progress
across levels
We will examine where we need to
improve.
We will proactively track, analyze and
benchmark key metrics (representation,
promotion opportunities, pay equity,
turnover, net opportunities, satisfaction,
etc.) to understand our opportunities for
improvement for each underrepresented
group of employees. We commit to act
on what we learn and communicate
findings with transparency.
Systemwide changes
made to enhance
fairness in recruiting
and hiring practices
In April 2021, Southern Company
instituted new systemwide measures
designed to prevent bias and enhance
fairness in recruiting and hiring practices. Those changes include:
Intake meetings
Beginning with the initial decision to
post a position, the recruiter schedules
a meeting with the hiring manager to
ensure both are aligned on recruiting and
hiring strategies. The knowledge, skills
and abilities required for the position and
diversity considerations are discussed.
Recruiting partnerships
When considering external talent,
Southern Company subsidiaries reaches
applicants throughi partnerships with
technical schools, the military and our
communities, with focused effort on
underrepresented talent. In addition, the
company is expanding campus recruiting
efforts with HBCUs for internships, co-op
engagements and full-time opportunities.
The screening process
Once recruiters have screened the candidates, hiring managers are provided
redacted resumes to review. Once candidates have been selected for interviews,
the hiring manager has access to the full
and unredacted resumes.
Looking Ahead
We will continue to
integrate Diversity,
Equity and Inclusion
competencies into
talent development
offerings and advance
our expanded HBCU
engagement and
strategic diversity
recruiting initiatives.
New training for managers
New inclusivity training is now required
of all managers and other individuals
participating in the interview process.
Southern Company is committed to transparency. As part of that commitment,
we annually disclose a summary of workforce data each Southern Company
subsidiary submits to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission through
Form EEO-1. To view 2020 workforce demographics and more, visit
investor.southerncompany.com/esg/key-data-and-reports/.
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