Whether it's companywide training or employee-led events, we take pride in living our diversity, equity and inclusion values every day. Highlights include:
These groups serve as a resource for employees and provide an opportunity to participate in professional development, networking and community involvement. Every ERG is open to all employees, and each group features a specific theme:
Equality Alliance
Promotes a safe and inclusive workplace for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBTQ+) employees, and engages allies.
Evolving Professionals Connection (EPC)
Focuses on the needs of the evolving utility professional.
Multicultural Network
Invites employees to share, explore and embrace the cultural differences in our company.
Sustainability Squad
Educates and inspires employees regarding sustainable practices at work and home.
Veterans' Alliance
Empowers veterans’ success and educates employees about their service.
Women's Network
Encourages growth and advancement and raises awareness of gender barriers in the workplace.
As a major employer in this region, we have the resources to positively impact inclusive attitudes, behaviors and outcomes in the communities we serve – a responsibility we take seriously.
We are a cofounder of Inclusive ICR. This coalition of local employers and organizations works to advance diversity and inclusion in ICR (the Iowa City – Cedar Rapids corridor).
We are also a cofounder of the Leadership and Diversity Workgroup of the Madison Region Economic Partnership (MadREP). This committee is responsible for the annual Madison Region’s Workplace Diversity & Inclusion Survey, launched in 2015.
We’ve formed relationships with universities and community colleges, encouraging diverse students to consider a career path in the utility industry and at Alliant Energy.
We also sponsor or co-sponsor events with Centro Hispano of Dane County, Corridor Women Connect, Gay Straight Alliance, One Iowa, OutReach, Urban League of Greater Madison, Women Lead Change and more.