2012 Employer Profile
No.
53
Southern Co.
http://www.southerncompany.com
Why you want to work there
This Atlanta-based energy firm has a tradition of offering comprehensive training to its IT employees. A new company website includes a career development section that provides access to a variety of online and in-person courses, as well as a self-assessment test that helps workers to identify strengths and gaps and to explore paths to leadership. Employees can also receive tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per year.
- Rank by company size:
- Large, No. 30
Employee Statistics
Total U.S.-based employees: 26,037
Total U.S.-based IT employees: 1,022
IT employee turnover in 2011: 3%
IT promotions in 2011: 7%
Training
Training days offered per IT employee in 2011: 4
Training budget per IT employee in 2011: $2,358
Women in IT
Total percentage of women within IT: 23%
Percentage of IT managers who are women: 26%
Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are women: 22%
Minorities in IT
Total percentage of minorities within IT: 22%
Percentage of IT managers who are minorities: 14%
Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are minorities: 23%