Schneider Electric: A Next Gen Workplace
About Schneider Electric
COMPANY SIZE:
Publicly Traded Large Enterprise (1000+ employees)
INDUSTRY:
B2B Technology
Why Schneider Electric Is a Next Gen Workplace
Schneider Electric is on the lookout worldwide for passionate people to help innovate and build a future that empowers all to make the most of their energy and resources, ensuring Life Is On everywhere, for everyone, at every moment. Schneider Electric offers internships and co-ops, along with development programs and full-time entry-level roles for new university graduates in their engineering and technology, strategy, sales, marketing, and supply chain teams. Schneider supports employees’ learning, development and well-being and empowers new hires to deliver safe, reliable, efficient, sustainable and connected energy for everyone. The company’s focus on training and development offers the opportunity for all employees to enhance their skills and grow within the company. Groups like the Emerging Professionals Network help employees grow personally and professionally and find mentors. Schneider hosts the annual Schneider Go Green student competition and Schneider Global Student Experience, along with sponsoring student conferences, workshops, and innovation talks. Schneider’s ambition is to offer equal opportunities to everyone everywhere, ensuring employees feel uniquely valued, and safe to contribute their best.
The Makings of a Next Gen Workplace
What is a Next Gen workplace? The Top 100 Next Gen Workplaces are comprised of organizations that are building standout workplaces for the next generation of talent, informed by extensive data collected by RippleMatch on what Generation Z values in a workplace. These companies are investing in the programs, benefits, and cultures that enable their people to thrive personally and professionally. Each company featured as a Next Gen Workplace filled out a detailed application about their organizations and were among the top scoring applicants.
Key Attributes of Next Gen Workplaces
Learning & Development
Next Gen Workplaces are committed to nurturing and growing the careers of their employees, and that includes entry-level talent. Many of the companies featured in this list offer robust internship programs, structured mentorship opportunities, internal training, executive speaker series, and clear paths for upward mobility.
Company Culture & Well-being
Companies selected as Next Gen Workplaces are investing in cultures that are inclusive and supportive of all employees. These organizations often offer standout benefits that empower employees to bring their full selves to work such as mental health and flexible work options, in addition to fostering strong communities internally.
Financial Security & Benefits
Companies that qualify as Next Gen Workplaces understand the importance of financial security and competitive compensation. The organizations that made it into The Next Gen 100 offer standout financial benefits, including examples such as 401(k) plans, employer-subsidized healthcare plans, financial planning, bonuses, and more.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Next Gen Workplaces are committed to moving the needle on D&I and are taking actionable steps to increase representation. The companies included are making long-term investments in D&I such as diversity-focused partnerships, building relationships with HBCUs & HSIs, leveraging technology, providing resources for ERGs, and having dedicated D&I team members.
Congratulations to the companies that made it onto the Top 100 list of Next Gen Workplaces!
See which organizations made the entire Next Gen 100 list below.