CULTURE
In a rapidly changing business environment,
employee development must be a key focus to
meet evolving customer needs. Employees are
Alabama Power's greatest asset and investing
in their development is essential for continued
success.
Knowing this, the Council on Culture and
Inclusion (CCI) hosted Alabama Power's
first Education Week – a weeklong series for
employees to enhance skills, increase business
acumen and focus on
career development.
Education Week was
developed in direct
response to employee
feedback in the Voice of
the Employee Survey,
requesting training
opportunities to become
beer students of the
business.
"Providing tools to
help employees reach
their career goals is an
important way to
ensure a workplace
environment where
everyone is valued,"
said Susan Comensky,
vice president of
Environmental
Affairs and a
member of the CCI
Talent & Leadership
Development
subcommiee. "These
programs not only help
individual employees
grow, they contribute
to the overall success of
the company."
In June, more than 65 classes aended by
about 1,400 participants were held at Corporate
Headquarters, including skill-building
workshops, business updates, benefits guidance
and health awareness. A mix of internal and
external speakers facilitated the sessions. Not
only were classes well-aended, but response was
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First Education Week focuses
on employee development
BY WHITNEY MASSEY
