Cultivating Employees and Corporate Culture
"Empowering people isn't just about giving them the tools to succeed; it's about creating an environment where they feel valued, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.”
- Chrystal Chandler, Training Instructor III
25,000+
Employee Community Outreach Hours
$500K+
Employee Donations to United Way in 2023
Diamond
Highest-Level Safety Award from APPA
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Fostering Safety Excellence
Safety is Santee Cooper's No. 1 priority and we are committed to fostering a culture of safety excellence. Andy Green was hired as the Senior Manager of Occupational Safety and Health to help improve Santee Cooper's award-winning safety culture.
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New App Emphasizes Employee Connections
Santee Cooper launched the new employee engagement app to enhance communication and collaboration within the company.
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New Members Join the Board of Directors
Santee Cooper welcomed five new appointees to its Board of Directors.
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Sisters in STEM
Students from Georgetown County schools came to the Winyah Generating Station to learn how STEM can lead to interesting and fulfilling career paths.
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Working Together to Achieve a Massive Feat
Several South Carolina industries teamed up to replace the 80-ton emergency Tainter gate at the Pinopolis Lock, for just second time in the 81-year history of the Jefferies Hydroelectric Station.
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Supporting the Santee Cooper Team
The Human Resources team implemented several initiatives to help create a more functional, engaged, rewarding and safe workforce.
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