WEC Energy Group

Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement

We live in a world of great diversity – gender, race, culture, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, abilities, skills, experience, values, hopes, fears and dreams. In human diversity we see strength, the uniqueness that each of us can contribute to the greater good. By valuing this diversity, we are each afforded, and in turn afford others, the opportunity to contribute to and benefit from our company's success. At WEC Energy Group, we are committed to maximizing both individual contributions and organizational effectiveness through the diversity of our workforce. We are committed to being an inclusive organization where all employees feel valued, respected and engaged. For this purpose, we will:

- Ensure a highly qualified and diverse organization in all areas and at all levels.
- Actively seek out and encourage diverse ideas, perspectives and points of view.
- Establish an inclusive work environment that respects and embraces diversity.

These commitments reflect our strong determination to be a high-performance, pluralistic organization that will have a sustained competitive advantage in a global energy marketplace.

Employees of our energy companies provide customers with services essential for daily life. In return for this important work, we offer benefits to help employees with their daily life and to build a secure future. Supporting a strong commitment to health and safety, these rewards are designed with employees’ physical, mental and financial well-being in mind. Some benefits, including medical and dental coverage, begin on the first day of employment.

Health and wellness

- Medical plan
- Health savings account
- Wellness incentive
- Prescription drug coverage
- Dental plan
- Vision coverage
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurancee
- Managed behavioral health services and Employee Assistance Program

Time away from work

- Paid time away from work and holidays
- Long-term disability coverage

Financial security

- 401(k) plan with matching contributions
- Annual retirement plan contribution

Additional perks

- Commuter savings
- Training and tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance
- Matching gifts to support nonprofit organizations
- Other benefits as outlined by contract

Recruitment and hiring

Finding, hiring and retaining talented employees is critical in our mission to provide safe and reliable energy service with a strong customer focus at all WEC Energy Group companies. A highly qualified and diverse work force helps us achieve a competitive advantage in our industry.

Succession planning and internal talent development are integral components of our workforce planning process. Across our companies, we have about 8,000 employees, and we need to find hundreds of qualified employees each year – a number that is growing with increasing retirements.

We use behavioral-based interviewing to identify top talent, and our recruitment strategy is multifaceted. We have strong relationships with high schools, colleges and universities in the areas our companies serve. Each year, we employ students in internships and cooperative education programs, and we have strong ties with community organizations and local government workforce development programs.

We also partner with military organizations and veteran groups to attract people with technical and leadership skills. As a strategy for developing the external labor pool in our service areas, we contribute to nonprofit organizations that support recruiting needs for a diverse, promotable workforce. We also support many accredited educational institutions.

Human Resources consultants from our companies attend career fairs at universities and technical colleges primarily in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin. Representatives also attend job fairs for veterans, minorities, unions and other organizations. Much of the recruitment targets occupations where our companies have the most frequent needs: engineers, line mechanics, natural gas workers and customer service consultants.

Qualified individuals looking for great career opportunities should apply online for available positions. Job-specific testing and interviews may be required for selected applicants. Successful candidates would complete the pre-employment process, which includes a background verification and drug testing.

Student opportunities

We employ students to help keep the energy flowing to our customers in a safe and reliable manner. Our student employees have the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives every day. We often have student opportunities available in the following areas:

1. Engineering
2. Information Technology
3. Power Generation
4. Supply Chain
5. Human Resources
6. Operations Support
7. Audit/Tax
8. Accounting/Finance
9. Real Estate
10. Communications

Student employment features

1. Competitive wages
2. Flexible hours — summer and year-round opportunities
3. Comprehensive training, learning multiple facets of department or line of business
4. Activities outside of work, including sporting events
5. Access and membership to our business resource groups for development opportunities
6. Potential opportunities for full-time employment after graduation offering:
- Competitive wages and benefits
- Professional, ongoing training
- Career advancement opportunities
7. Various responsibilities based on department student supports
8. Valuable and meaningful contributions to their teams

At WEC Energy Group, each of us is called upon every day to model the values that guide our business.

1. Safety

We’re committed to keeping employees and the public safe. We target zero incidents, accidents, and injuries every day. We promote employee health and wellness.

2. Integrity

We’re committed to conducting business with the highest level of integrity. We’re responsible for appropriate governance and management systems to help plan and ethically manage our corporate initiatives.

3. Reliability

We work every day to maintain our status as one of the nation’s most reliable energy companies.

4. Inclusion

We believe in a culture of inclusion. Valuing individual employees and welcoming a range of viewpoints result in better decision-making and a stronger company.

5. Diversity

By valuing human diversity and treating each other with respect, we maximize individual contributions, organizational effectiveness, and company success.

6. Customer focus

Through clear communication and flawless execution, our goal is to satisfy every customer in every transaction — every time.

7. Sense of urgency

We act with a true sense of urgency.

8. Financial discipline

Every employee is responsible for effectively managing costs. Financial discipline, even in small matters, helps us meet the expectations of our customers and shareholders.

9. Personal responsibility for results

We hold ourselves and each other accountable for living our values and carrying out our responsibilities. Managers and leaders in our company model and support the behaviors that are critical to company success.