Southwire Named to America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2025 Ranking by Newsweek
As an extraordinary place to work for more than 9,000 team members worldwide, Southwire is proud to announce its recognition as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This annual list celebrates companies that champion inclusion through a rigorous evaluation based on an assessment of publicly accessible data, discussions and interviews with HR professionals, and large-scale confidential online surveys conducted among employees from U.S. companies.
'2025 marks a milestone - our 75th year of doing business. As we grow, we're working to ensure Southwire continues to be an extraordinary place to work,' said Cara Herzog, Southwire's Chief Inclusion Officer. 'It is an honor to be recognized with this achievement, and we're proud of the investments and commitments we're making to ensure we build worth for not only the women in our workplace, but for all of the families and communities our team members represent.'
Recent highlights of the commitments the company has made include broadening health benefits to provide extended bonding time for families. Eligible mothers now receive 12 work weeks for parental bonding and recovery time after giving birth, while eligible fathers can take up to four work weeks of paid paternity leave.
Southwire also partners with organizations, like Women in Manufacturing (WiM), OnBoard and The Society of Women Engineers (SWE), working alongside these groups to identify opportunities to strengthen support of both Southwire team members and their peers within the manufacturing space.
'It's an exciting time to be in the electrical industry, and our commitment to inclusion is essential to our strategic plan, to create generational sustainability and continued growth in the markets we serve,' said Winn Wise, Southwire's Chief Commercial Officer and executive sponsor of the company's Women's Network employee resource group. 'Being named as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women is an outward reflection of the values we strive to live out each day – empowerment, trust, consistency and inclusion. I am incredibly proud of our team and look forward to continuing to identify ways we can support and engage our team members as we look toward the bright future of our industry and our company.'
Through its partnership with WiM, Southwire connected with Nessel, a women-owned, health-based furniture company designed by working moms for working moms. Southwire has installed Nessel lactation stations in every company facility, providing a supportive, safe and sanitary space for breastfeeding mothers at work. The all-in-one mother's solution is intended for women to thrive while pumping at work. These benefits are a testament to the company's belief in the importance of promoting work-life balance and creating a healthy, fulfilling workplace for all Southwire team members.
Companies included on Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces 2025 for Women were evaluated on 10 topics, including:
• Work-life balance• Culture and belonging• Working environment • Training and career progression
Female participants in the survey provided insights and experiences on corporate culture, working conditions, and other aspects of their current employer and other companies they know. One of the largest independent employee studies, it incorporates more than 215,000 employee interviews with women in the U.S. and collected over 2.2 million comprehensive company reviews.
'Progress toward gender equity in the workplace continues but challenges persist. Despite these obstacles, a growing number of companies are stepping up to foster environments where women can thrive,' said Newsweek Editor-in-Chief Jennifer H. Cunningham. 'Newsweek and market-data research firm Plant-A Insights are proud to introduce 'America's Greatest Workplaces for Women 2025,' honoring companies committed to building inclusive workplaces where women can reach their full potential.'
For more information about Southwire's inclusion initiatives, please visit the company's website at www.southwire.com/inclusion. For more Southwire news, visit www.southwire.com/newsroom.
Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from Southwire
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Newsweek
12 hours ago
- Newsweek
Trump Reveals New Price Tag for Canada To Join 'Golden Dome' Defense System
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. President Donald Trump increased the proposed price for Canada's participation in the U.S. Golden Dome missile defense system. "They want to be in," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Monday. "Seventy-one billion they're going to pay." The new price tag is $10 billion higher than Trump's earlier public demand for Canadian entry into the program. Newsweek has contacted the White House and Canada's prime ministerial office via email for comment. Canada's defense ministry directed questions to Prime Minister Mark Carney's office. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House on May 20, 2025, in Washington. President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House on May 20, 2025, in Washington. AP Photo/Alex Brandon Why It Matters Trump revealed initial plans for the Golden Dome missile defense system earlier this year, touting the design as "state of the art." The president said the Golden Dome would be up and running by the end of his administration, shielding North America from "next-generation" threats like ballistic, cruise and hypersonic missiles. According to Defense One, a defense official said in March that it would take at least five to seven years to develop the Golden Dome's space-based weapons. Russia, China and North Korea have heavily invested in their militaries, including in long-range weapons. What To Know Trump said Canada had requested to be part of the development of the Golden Dome. Canada and the U.S. already work together under the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) to detect incoming threats to North America. Trump said Canada would "have to pay a lot of money" for the Golden Dome, indicating Washington would make a separate deal for the missile defense system with Ottawa in addition to a trade agreement. Trump said access to the Golden Dome would come with a $61 billion price tag for Canada "if they remain a separate, but unequal" country. It would be free if Canada became the 51st state, Trump said. In response to Trump's earlier remarks, Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations Bob Rae likened the terms to a "protection racket" and reaffirmed Canada's sovereignty. Canada has railed against Trump's repeated reference to it becoming part of America. Carney, who won re-election in April on Canadian infuriation about Trump's overtures toward Canada, said last month it was positive to "have protections in place for Canadians" but added: "There will be discussions that could have an impact on Canada, but Canada wouldn't be a part of them." But Canada brings something to the table with nearly 4 million square miles of lines of sight for U.S. sensors to defend against missiles that China and Russia are developing to fly over the North Pole, which is a gap in U.S. air defenses, Politico reported last month. The Golden Dome is loosely modeled on Israel's famed short-range Iron Dome air defense system. The Iron Dome, however, is designed to intercept the kind of attacks common against Israel, unlike long-range missiles able to cross continents. As it stands, the U.S. does not have a joined-up system for intercepting large-scale intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) strikes launched from Russia or China, although it would be able to take out the relatively small number of missiles that North Korea could fire at the U.S. The U.S. currently has 44 ground-based interceptors (GBIs) deployed around the country—40 are in silos in Alaska, with four at the Vandenberg Air Force Base in California as part of its Ground-Based Midcourse Defense system. Around 2028, the Pentagon will add 20 next generation interceptors, or NGIs, to the 44 GBIs. Whatever is missed by these interceptors would likely fall to the U.S. Navy's Aegis system. Trump has framed the Golden Dome system as the end result of a program kicked off by President Ronald Reagan in the 1980s, popularly known as "Star Wars." The Golden Dome will use space-based sensors and interceptors to knock out missiles "even if they are launched from space," Trump said. The Golden Dome, using space-based weapons to strike targets closer to the ground, "will be transformational," the Council on Geostrategy, a U.K.-based think tank, said in a paper published last month. It said the missile shield will have "far-reaching strategic consequences." The Congressional Budget Office said in May that the bill for the space-based part of the Golden Dome could come in at $542 billion over the next two decades. The Trump administration said the estimated price tag stands at about $175 billion. An initial $25 billion has been earmarked in next year's budget. What People Are Saying General Chance Saltzman, head of the U.S. Space Force, told lawmakers at a congressional hearing last month: [The space-based weapons envisioned for the Golden Dome] "represent new and emerging requirements for missions that have never before been accomplished by military space organizations." Mao Ning, a spokeswoman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, during a press briefing: "This highly offensive system violates the principle of peaceful use of outer space. It will exacerbate the risk of turning outer space into a battlefield and starting an arms race and shake the international security and arms control system." Glen VanHerck, a retired Air Force general and former head of the U.S. Northern Command, told Politico in May: "What Canada really brings is terrain. If we can position, or Canada positions, over-the-horizon radars further north in the Arctic, that dramatically increases the United States and Canada's ability to see over the pole into Russia, into China and other places." What Happens Next The Pentagon and U.S. Northern Command are in the process of drafting an initial capabilities document, according to a U.S. official. This article contains reporting by The Associated Press.
Miami Herald
13 hours ago
- Miami Herald
Gen Z Is Significantly More Afraid of This Trend Than Older Generations
When it comes to their shopping habits, Generation Z is a far different generation than baby boomers, Gen X and even millennials. A survey from Lightspeed Commerce has revealed that 32 percent of Gen Z (born roughly between 1997 and 2012) shoppers are afraid of being judged or "canceled" for supporting the wrong brands-over five times more than boomers (born 1946-1964), at 6 percent. In the aftermath of President Donald Trump's executive order to end "radical and wasteful" government DEI programs, some companies have followed suit, getting rid of DEI initiatives and emphasis on inclusivity in their workplace and in their brands. At the same time, cancel culture is making a pervasive impact on corporations, in the entertainment industry and in consumer behavior. Choosing brands that do not align with a shopper's morals could have an effect in their social circle, especially if they're younger, the research suggests. Gen Z is adjusting shopping habits to make room for the possibility of cancel culture, according to the Lightspeed Commerce report, which surveyed more than 2,000 North American consumers. Nearly all participants in this age group, or 96 percent, said they buy with intention, and 66 percent said their purchases should reflect their personal values. Many values can guide them in supporting specific brands and products, with 37 percent saying they make their brand decisions based on sustainability and environmental impact. Another 29 percent said local pride and nationalism plays a role, while 26 percent said they shop based on cultural or religious alignment. These values could shift power away from corporations and toward the consumer, experts said. "Companies will have to meet higher standards," Kevin Thompson, CEO of 9i Capital Group and host of the 9innings podcast, told Newsweek. "They'll be held accountable for how they operate, what they sell and how it's made. That kind of pressure could usher in a new wave of conscious capitalism, where profit and responsibility align." A solid chunk of Gen Z consumers, 15 percent, consider a brand CEO's political views when deciding what to buy. Still, price and quality were key priorities as well, at 78 and 67 percent respectively. Michael Ryan, a finance expert and the founder of told Newsweek that Gen Z's brand anxiety comes down to their age, as ages 18 to 35 are peak social performance years. Additionally, this generation faces zero tolerance from some of their peers for "mistake buys" and potentially the digital permanence of their every purchase. "Every tagged photo. Every unboxing video. Every 'like' is peer surveillance," Ryan said. "Company ethics can boost your clout, or get you canceled. Gen Z doesn't just boycott bad brands. They live in fear of being boycotted." However, HR consultant Bryan Driscoll said that Gen Z was "done separating the company from the product" and this age group was "afraid of being complicit" in issues including the exploitation of workers, rather than fearing being canceled. Kevin Thompson, the CEO of 9i Capital Group and the host of the 9innings podcast, told Newsweek: "Gen Z is more socially conscious than past generations, but not just in how they dress, in what they eat and who they support. Growing up in the social media age, your online persona has to match your real-life values. If there's a disconnect, you'll be called out. Authenticity isn't optional; it's a requirement." Alex Beene, a financial literacy instructor for the University of Tennessee at Martin, told Newsweek: "When you're younger and more consistently on social media, you're more than likely to care more about your image and the perceptions that come with it. Whether it's an outfit, vehicle, or vacation spot, Gen Z is going to take into account recent social and political viewpoints before purchasing or-if they've already clicked 'Buy'-posting on the sale." Michael Ryan, a finance expert and the founder of told Newsweek: "Will this fade? Yes. Mortgages, family budgets and career climbs force a shift from brand activism to basic needs. Gen Z will learn that sometimes the easiest choice is the most affordable shirt. No ethics audit required." Bryan Driscoll, an HR consultant who specializes in generational differences, told Newsweek: "I don't think Gen Z is afraid of being canceled. I think they're afraid of being complicit. They know corporations exploit workers, dodge taxes and greenwash their way through scandals while boomers cheer them on for turning a profit. This generation is done separating the product from the company behind it. They're not buying your coffee if it comes with union busting. They're not shopping your sale if your CEO's on a yacht while your employees need GoFundMe for medical bills." As Gen Zers are more likely to demand more from the brands they shop from, the shift could mean more corporations are forced to cater more toward the values and morals of their younger consumers. "This is about accountability," Driscoll said. "And that scares older generations because it shifts power away from corporations and toward the collective voice of younger consumers and workers." Related Articles Gen Z Woman Says She Lives With Best Friends-But It's Not What You ThinkDad Didn't Want Gen Z Daughter To Move Out-So He Got To WorkWhy Gen Z Is 'Enormously Attractive' to EmployersMan Reveals One Gen Z Shopping Habit Millennials Just Can't Cope With 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
13 hours ago
- Newsweek
Trump Mobile Would Track Users Through AI
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Trump Mobile, the cellular service launched on Monday by President Donald Trump's two eldest sons, will leverage artificial intelligence to track users and improve the offerings of the new "customer-first" provider. According to the privacy policy page of Trump Mobile's new website, AI will be used to "enhance the performance and functionality of the Trump Mobile Services." This will be done through tracking usage patterns, including visited pages and searches to "predict your interests and preferences," as well as IP addresses and location information. It goes on to state that both usage and device data collected by the AI systems may be shared with third parties that "help us bring you the products and services we offer," but that customers can access the data and opt out of certain uses, "including profiling activities for personalized content or advertising." Newsweek reached out to Trump Mobile via email for comment. Why It Matters The use of AI to monitor user activity has become increasingly commonplace among tech companies and mobile network operators, commonly employed in targeted advertising, personalization, customer service, and fraud prevention. However, polls have revealed that Americans remain largely skeptical regarding the general benefits of AI, as well as the use of the technology for data collection and whether companies will employ these tools responsibly. What To Know The Trump Mobile website states that AI systems will collect data provided "directly or indirectly through your interactions with the Trump Mobile Services." It adds that AI may also be used to make automated decisions, including "content curation and recommendations," as well as conduct fraud detection by analyzing user behavior to "identify and flag unusual activity." Eric Trump (far left) and Donald Trump Jr. (far right) announce Trump Mobile at the Trump Tower in New York City on June 16, 2025. Eric Trump (far left) and Donald Trump Jr. (far right) announce Trump Mobile at the Trump Tower in New York City on June 16, 2025. AP Photo/Richard Drew According to Monday's announcement by the Trump Organization, the company owned by the president but currently managed by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., the new "all American" cellular service will offer 5G services without the need for a contract or credit check. Subscribers to its flagship product, The 47 Plan, will have access to unlimited texts and data, free international calls to over 100 countries, as well as 24/7 roadside assistance and telehealth services for $47.45 per month. The Trump Organization said that the mobile services will be offered through America's "three major cellular carriers," an apparent reference to AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon, which together dominate the U.S. telecom market. This announcement comes alongside the launch of the "T1 Phone," a gold smartphone that the company said would be "proudly designed and built in the United States." However, experts have already questioned the feasibility of manufacturing such a phone domestically and at the advertised price of $499. Despite bearing the president's name, Monday's announcement clarified that the Trump Organization will not be directly involved in the production of the phone or Trump Mobile's services, and that the Trump trademark has been transferred to T1 Mobile LLC under a limited license agreement. What People Are Saying Trump Mobile's website states: "We are committed to using AI responsibly. To this end, we implement the following safeguards: Regular auditing of our AI Systems for accuracy, fairness, and effectiveness; Human oversight to monitor AI decision-making and intervene as necessary to address anomalies or biases; Compliance with privacy regulations, ensuring that data used by AI is processed lawfully, transparently, and securely." Donald Trump Jr., speaking at a launch event in New York's Trump Tower, said: "We've partnered with some of the greatest people in the industry to make sure that real Americans can get true value from their mobile carriers. A big part of what we've done right now in the world has been focused on technology for people who have been underserved, whether that's been in crypto or anything else. But one of the places where we felt there was lackluster performance was in the mobile industry." Eric Trump told Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo: "Trump mobile is going to revolutionize cell phones, mobile calling. We're going to do it better, we're going to do it safer. We're going to have more functionality, more features. And the coolest thing about all these ventures is we're doing it right here in the United States. You're not calling up call centers in Bangladesh. You're doing it right out of St. Louis, Missouri. You're going to have phones made right here in America." What Happens Next According to the company's website, users can now switch to Trump Mobile Services and The 47 Plan using their current phone. The "Made in the USA T1 Phone," meanwhile, is available for pre-order with a $100 down payment. However, details on the launch date are conflicting: The Trump Organization states it will be released in August, while Trump Mobile says it will be available from September.
