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Belonging in SSE - our employee-led communities

Powering connections

When we share different experiences, powerful outcomes are possible. At SSE, we encourage people to come together in ‘Belonging’ groups. These are employee-led communities that meet regularly face-to-face and online, with the objective of sharing, learning and supporting one another. They encourage open and constructive employee-led discussion, promote the latest thinking by employees, offer peer support, and drive education.

The ‘Belonging in SSE’ communities are led by employees and regularly meet with their sponsors from SSE’s Group Executive Committee to discuss progress and opportunities to move forward with their action plans.

Our Communities

LGBTQIA+

Provides LGBTQIA+ colleagues with the support of allies.

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Working Families

Supports parents, those on the journey to becoming parents, and carers.

Health & Wellbeing

Provides support for those experiencing specific health conditions.

Gender Balance

Unite employees to have conversations on gender.

Ethnicity & Culture

Encourages sharing of personal and experiences to bring to light diverse cultures and beliefs.

Menopause

A safe space for people to share their experience, insight, tips and knowledge.

Armed Forces

Supports employees with the transition to SSE and recruitment of armed forces skills into energy industry.

Disability, Neurodiversity & Chronic Health

Raises awareness of disabilities, neurodivergent differences, and chronic health conditions.

Hear from some members of our communities

Catriona's Story

My son, Harris was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and a learning disability back in 2019 at the age of 4 and a half years old. Harris is very much on the go, a day in the house is not an option. He gets up most days and asks where he is going and if it isn’t what is in the planned schedule of a typical week then this can lead to distress. I am fortunate that Harris’ afterschool club also runs a holiday club so non term time he can attend during my working hours however unexpected days off such as school strikes can be tough. Christmas holidays are also a difficult one for us as all the clubs shut down for the festive period. We have learned that what works for our family during this time is to go on holiday – not the cheapest but Harris loves swimming and a hot tub! I used to find birthdays and Christmas mornings particularly difficult. He can’t verbally request what he wants, and they are just another day to him so are treated much the same.

I’ve only been with SSE 15 months, however what I have noticed while I’m embedding myself in is that there is such amazing support available. Belonging groups such as working families, disability and neurodiversity and chronic health plus the health hub. I am also very fortunate to have a supportive manager who understands when things don’t go to plan e.g. Harris’ taxi hasn’t arrived/is late and I have to drive him to school. It makes a huge difference to us as a family."

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