2023 Moving to Equity Report - Report - Page 9
Looking Ahead
Our commitment to talent excellence drives us
forward. We will expand our efforts across various
talent segments, including our work with HBCUs,
people with disabilities, second-chance programs
and other diverse demographics.
Innovative VR Training: Southern Company’s
Bold Approach to Inclusive Hiring
Southern Company distinguishes itself by embracing
innovative learning initiatives, particularly in the
realm of virtual reality (VR). Our collaboration with
Moth+Flame, a leading VR company, gave birth to
the Hiring Equity course. This dynamic experience
transcends traditional training, allowing employees
to immerse themselves as hiring managers in a
virtual world, gaining profound insights into biases,
fostering empathy and promoting an inclusive culture.
Saira Mazhar, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion manager
at Southern Company, says, “Our department looks
at new trends in DE&I, and when we came across
this VR experience, we were excited about the
potential for the technology.”
By The Numbers
Talent Profile
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2023
2022
2021
2020
Women as a percent of the
workforce
26%
26%
26%
26%
Women as a percent of
management1
25%
25%
24%
23%
Women as a percent of
new hires
27%
32%
29%
24%
People of color as a percent
of the workforce
31%
30%
29%
28%
People of color as a percent
of management1
24%
23%
22%
21%
People of color as a percent
of new hires
41%
46%
46%
39%
Management defined as any employee with direct reports
Discover insights gained by
Southern Company employees
through virtual reality job
interview training.
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