We foster an inclusive workforce, champion leadership development and build talent pipelines that embrace the communities we serve.
Investing in our people means bringing our values to work every day. An inclusive work environment is built into how we do business, including hiring and training employees and contractors, providing opportunities to suppliers and engaging with our community. We value safety, including health and wellness, above all else. We make career growth and mentorship available to our employees and build a culture that helps our people thrive. We’re Fueling the Future, together.
3 Key Takeaways
· Partnering with Atlanta Technical College to develop a Natural Gas Certification program.
Actively supporting our parent company’s mentorship and career development programs like the GAS and EQUIP Programs
Employee Resource Group membership has increased by over 50% from 2022 to 2023.
Safety & Health
At Atlanta Gas Light, the safety of our employees and communities is our number one value. Our parent company, Southern Company Gas, has a Safety and Compliance and Technical Services department to govern safety processes for our employees and communities. Our Safety and Health Management System integrates occupational safety and health objectives into our organizational structure. Our Pipeline Safety Management System increases pipeline safety performance and operational excellence, minimizing risk to our teams and communities.
Creating a Culture of Equity and Intentional Inclusion
Cultural well-being is important to our organizational structure and supports the full potential of our business and our colleagues. As part of the Southern Company family, and through Our Values of Act with Integrity and Intentional Inclusion, we expect our employees to act with honesty, respect and fairness. We strive to foster a culture of belonging and build a team where everyone feels valued. We are committed to preventing discrimination within our workforce and helping to ensure that all employees have equal employment opportunities. Our employee resource groups are centered on building leadership skills, assisting with recruiting, increasing cultural competence and giving back to the community. At Atlanta Gas Light, we fuel inclusion within our workplace and embrace the communities we serve and the values we bring to them.
Engaging and Developing Employees
We support our employees throughout their careers by providing rewarding growth opportunities. We actively participate in our parent company’s, Southern Company Gas’, mentorship and development programs. The GAS Enterprise Mentoring Program promotes networking and professional development through mentorship. The ASPIRE mic rosite helps guide employees through career management and development. The EQUIP Programs gets our new leaders up and running quickly to support greater impact within their first 90 days. We also have a Natural Gas Certification Program in partnership with Atlanta Technical College to develop a talented workforce within a semester.
