- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Southern Company Ranked in Top 10 for Best Employers for Women https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1227181?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1227181?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1227181?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Southern Company Ranked in Top 10 for Best Employers for Women&body=ESG News from Southern Company https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1227181?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Awards, Ratings & Rankings](/CSR-News/awards-ratings-rankings) # Southern Company Ranked in Top 10 for Best Employers for Women Aug 14, 2023 1:45 PM ET ![One person speaking to two others outside with industrial machinery behind them. All wearing hard hats.](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/woman-speaking-power_southerncompany_080323.jpg) [Southern Company](https://www.southerncompany.com/newsroom/business-leadership/top-10-best-employers-for-women.html?utm_source=3blmedia&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=southern-company-ranked-top-10-best-employers-women) ATLANTA, August 14, 2023 /3BL/ - Forbes has recognized Southern Company on its 2023 list of America’s Best Employers for Women. Ranked No. 9 in the country, the company received the highest mark in the utility industry and is also the top-ranked company based in the state of Georgia. “We are honored to be selected once again as one of America’s Best Employers for Women,” said Chris Womack, CEO and president of Southern Company. “Workforce and leadership diversity is a tenet of ours and helps ensure we have a variety of experiences and perspectives to better serve customers. Southern Company will continue to emphasize a culture where all employees feel valued, respected and able to accomplish their professional goals.” The Best Employers for Women have been identified in an independent survey from a vast sample of more than 60,000 employees working for companies employing at least 1,000 people within the United States. The sample included more than 40,000 women. The evaluation was based on four criteria: 1. **Direct recommendations** – (*General work topics)*: The employees were asked to give their opinion on a series of statements surrounding atmosphere and development, image, working conditions, salary and wage, workplace and diversity regarding their employer. 2. **Direct recommendations** – (*Topics relevant to women)*: To focus on topics which are in general more relevant for women, women were asked to rate their employers regarding parental leave, family support, flexibility, discrimination, representation and career, and pay equity. 3. **Indirect recommendations**: Participants were given the chance to evaluate other employers in their respective industries that stand out either positively or negatively concerning diversity. Only the recommendations of women were considered. 4. **Diversity among Top Executives / Board:** Based on extensive research, an index was built based on the share of women in executive management or board positions. Statista, a statistics portal and industry ranking provider, researched this data for each company using publicly available company information. The list was announced on July 25 and presented by Forbes and Statista. It can be viewed in its entirety at: . 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