2023 Moving to Equity Report - Report - Page 8
Our Commitment
Talent
We foster a diverse workforce, champion
equity in leadership development and build
talent pipelines that authentically reflect
the communities we serve.
Key Achievements
Outreach: Strengthening connections with
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
and forming alliances with Hispanic-serving
associations broadens our talent pool, aligning
seamlessly with our mission to promote diversity.
Innovation: Elevating our recruitment by using
technology to promote fairness and equity in
building our workforce, including implementing
a redacted resume process.
Representation: Representation for people of
color increased in 2023.
Our Impact
Celebrating 20 Years: Southern Company’s long
commitment to recruiting in Puerto Rico
In 2023, we proudly marked two decades of recruiting
partnerships in Puerto Rico, resulting in 250 students
securing opportunities either full-time or through
our cooperative education program. We also
recruited at the Society of Hispanic Professional
Engineers National Convention for the first time
in 2023, conducting 52 interviews and extending
12 offers. This exemplifies our dedication to Hispanicserving associations.
Yamira Rentas-Vazquez, project coordinator at Georgia
Power, shares, “By recruiting Latino talent, companies
access a wider range of skills and experiences, leading
to a more successful business and teams.”
Explore Southern Company’s
recruitment endeavors in Puerto Rico.
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