Stories about people and issues that power our lives
When Kristine Maciolek Small, director of Diversity and Inclusion and Talent Management, came to work at PPL in 2013 she chose not to identify as a person with a disability. Although she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2002, it wasn’t until she got involved with PPL’s business resource group REACH, which supports individuals with disabilities in our workplace.
It takes a lot of dedication and manpower from many types of employees to keep PPL’s electric grid working properly. Today, on National Lineworker Appreciation Day, PPL thanks the ones in hardhats – the employees on the ground and up in the poles who provide reliable service.
For the third consecutive year, PPL has been recognized by Forbes magazine as one of America’s Best Employers. Of the 500 large employers making the magazine’s annual list, PPL jumped 36 spots from last year to 136 and ranked ninth out of 22 utilities.
On June 12, FUSE, PPL’s employee-led business resource group, brought together nearly 50 PPL employees, leaders and members of the community for a lunch and learn to highlight what it means to be transgender. The event featured speaker Madeline Marquardt, owner and president of Ephektiv, Inc., who spoke about her personal journey as a transgender woman.
With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, PPL’s Susan Drabic reflects on how far her son has come with proper treatment and support from fellow PPL employees and the community.
With May being National Electrical Safety Month, PPL is delivering the following tips from Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting electrical safety.
Phoebe A. Wood, the newest addition to PPL’s diverse Board of Directors, has honed her leadership style during an impressive career spanning more than three decades. She has been successful in many different roles – from financial management to business development.
PPL Electric Utilities found a new use for old and broken utility poles that will keep an estimated 1,600 tons of wooden waste out of landfills every year.
Seven PPL employees were honored Thursday (4/19) for their volunteerism during the company’s second annual Volunteer Appreciation Event.
How well do you interview for jobs? If you need some fine tuning, here are 10 tips from PPL Corporate Talent Manager Brian Case, who recently taught a class called “Interview Like a Rock Star” during Bloomsburg University’s 7th Career Intensive Boot Camp.