At VTS, we believe diversity makes us stronger, and is essential to our ability to serve our clients, fulfill our purpose and drive responsible growth.
We are here to enable economic growth and social progress through our positive impact. We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to equality and justice for all daily by taking actions to fight racism, and creating more opportunities for employment and advancement to drive inclusivity and diversity sensibly. We recognize the potential of every employee by actively encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace in thought, style, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, culture and experience. We want our team to represent the world and be as diverse as the human race, as well as contribute to building communities where everyone belongs, feels safe, and valued.
To do this, we build inclusive and diverse teams to drive business results. We are committed to diversity, equity & inclusion.
At VTS, we believe in a community where everyone belongs, can be authentic and included, has a voice, and feels valued in fulfilling their sense of purpose. We celebrate differences and advocate for equity and justice. We strive to shift the culture in a bold way by collecting, reporting, and monitoring data and building partnerships and collaborations with various stakeholders.
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Matters to the VTS family
- DIVERSITY DRIVES US
- INCLUSION INSPIRES US
- EQUITY ENCOURGES US
- Our common purpose is to create a better workplace for everyone
- All generations matter
- We respect the intersectional identities of all people, inclusive of national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity and expression, physical and mental abilities, and social class.
- Inspiring a shared vision by promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Diversity, equity and inclusion is part of our organization by design, not by default
- We acknowledge, celebrate, and welcome inclusion of a person’s or group of people’s abilities to contribute to and fully participate in our common space & organization by bringing their sense of uniqueness and belonging.
- Diversity includes all of us
- Accessing and developing diverse talent is fundamental to the success our clients, our candidates, our partners, our community, our world, and our organization.
At VTS, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we are about. We celebrate and acknowledge the varied perspectives that generate better ideas to solve the complex problems of a changing and increasingly diverse world. - At VTS, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we are about. We celebrate and acknowledge the varied perspectives that generate better ideas to solve the complex problems of a changing and increasingly diverse world.
Our commitment
Respecting and accepting LGBTQ+
LGBTQ+ inclusion is about creating a welcoming and positive environment where LGBTQ+ people are treated with dignity. VTS is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination and to supporting and standing up for LGBTQ+ people so everyone feels encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. Here are some of the steps we follow to ensure respect and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ people:
- Become familiar with all applicable antidiscrimination laws
- Develop and implement a comprehensive antidiscrimination policy
- Develop and institute mandatory antidiscrimination training programs
- Prepare to investigate complaints of discrimination or harassment
- Analyze business decisions for unintentional discrimination
Mindfulness of generation gaps
VTS hires people across multiple generations, each one bringing diverse perspectives to the workplace and marketplace. It is important that the institutional knowledge and historical views of our most tenured employees, along with the progressive mindset of our emerging talent, are leveraged. Here are some of the steps we follow to be mindful of generation gaps.
- Become familiar with all applicable antidiscrimination laws
- Developed and implement a comprehensive antidiscrimination policy
- Develop and institute mandatory antidiscrimination training programs
- Prepare to investigate complaints of discrimination or harassment
- Analyze business decisions for unintentional discrimination
Hiring People with Disabilities
We strive to recruit, engage, develop and make adjustments in the way we work and to our workplaces so that we can attract talent and support our employees with disabilities, as well as help them to reach their full potential. Here are some of the steps we follow to ensure people with disabilities are included.
- Create an inclusive culture
- Broaden our talent practices
- Foster wider awareness
- Prioritize access for all
Include people with disabilities in the hiring process
Equity
We strive to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all employees with dignity and respect. VTS ensures an equitable workplace by providing an environment that promotes fair treatment, equality of opportunity, and fairness in access to information and resources for all. We believe this is only possible in an environment built on respect and dignity.