Tennessee Valley Authority

Why Tennessee Valley Authority IS A MOST LOVED WORKPLACE®

Systemic Collaboration

EMPLOYEES COLLABORATE THROUGHOUT OUR COMPANY BY …

Sharing ideas through open channels. We are on a continuing journey to elevate the importance of people and teamwork, and how we work together. We are purposeful and intentional about improving communications and nurturing inclusiveness, so we can be people-centered in our decision-making.

Positive Vision of the Future

EMPLOYEES AT OUR COMPANY HAVE A POSITIVE VISION FOR THE FUTURE BECAUSE …

They are passionate about our unique mission of service and united by our sense of purpose. The strength of TVA is its people, from nuclear engineers to electricians to accountants. They power our forward-thinking innovation in technology, energy, and environmental stewardship.

Company Respect

WE SHOW RESPECT AND ENSURE THAT ALL VOICES ARE HEARD AND IDEAS ARE VALUED THROUGHOUT THE COMPANY BY …

Putting people at the center of all we do. We focus on inclusion and listening, through employee surveys, CEO forums and other avenues. Then we follow up on employee feedback by taking meaningful action. This builds a culture of trust and collaboration where ideas are encouraged and valued.

Company Support / Killer Outcomes

WE SUPPORT OUR EMPLOYEES IN ACHIEVING THEIR PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL GOALS BY …

Offering continual growth and development opportunities, including curated learning, and both traditional and non-traditional leadership training experiences, such as volunteering and leading employee groups. We encourage employees to take time off to make a difference in their communities.

Alignment of Values

OUR COMPANY’S VALUES ARE ALIGNED WITH OUR EMPLOYEES BECAUSE …

We put people at the center. Our values of Safety, Integrity, Inclusion and Service are our guideposts. They drive and inspire us as we live out our mission and improve life for the 10 million people we serve. Our business results matter, but how those results are achieved matters most.

Company Practices / Love

PROGRAMS AND PRACTICES WE GIVE TO OUR EMPLOYEES THAT CREATE A LOVED WORKPLACE ARE …

“Built for the people” with input from our people, supporting personal and professional needs like tutoring support for parents. Our employees value our focus on inclusion, teamwork and collaboration as well as the flexibility we offer, particularly as we continue to reimagine how we work.

CEO Strengths

OUR CEO SERVES AS A MODEL OF OUR COMPANY VALUES BY …

Leading by example. Jeff Lyash leads with integrity and inclusion, and values character above all else. As a former nuclear engineer, he understands our industry and creates opportunities for dialogue with employees across the enterprise. For Jeff, valuing people is key to a positive culture.

Benefits

EXAMPLES OF UNIQUE BENEFITS, BONUS, OR COMPENSATION WE PROVIDE ARE …

A competitive benefits portfolio that supports our employees’ needs, including an award-winning 401(k) plan, a generous parental leave program, flexible work schedules, and time off for volunteering on non-profit boards or other community service, which is central to our mission of service.

Our Certifications

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Top 100 2021
TOP 100
2021
Certified Company
Certified
2021

About the Company

TVA is built for the people. As the largest public power provider in the U.S., TVA operates under a unique mission of service: To make life better for the nearly 10 million people we serve in the Tennessee Valley region. Our experienced and talented team is passionate about serving out this mission, which drives and inspires us daily to pursue new ideas and innovative technology.

Company Headquarters

Headquarters location:

400 West Summit Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN

Company Headquarters

Industry:

Utilities


Company Headquarters

Company CEO's name:

Jeffrey (Jeff) J. Lyash

Company Headquarters

Number of employees:

10000 +

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