Our desire is to be representative of the communities we serve by providing a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone has an opportunity. We continue to actively learn, listen, and reflect on diversity, equity, and inclusion issues. We believe that including different perspectives makes our firm better — and that everyone who joins the VV family should feel welcome.
Equitable Hiring Practices
To ensure that we grow the best possible team, leveraging the power of diversity of all kinds.
Culture of Inclusion
To build human connection and a respectful community that everyone knows how to navigate with agency, comfort, and ideally, humor and joy.
Staff Development and Advancement
To provide opportunities for our extraordinary staff to grow and thrive.
What is DE& I?
Diversity, equity, and inclusion involves cherishing the differences among your employees while shielding them from discrimination. It focuses on representation, fairness, and equal opportunities for all genders, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, religions, disabilities, and ages.
As such, DE&I can help establish a welcoming workplace that offers growth and development opportunities for employees across the board.
What is Diversity?
Diversity refers to how diverse or varied your workforce is. Workplace diversity involves having employees with different demographic characteristics, identities, and experiences. These employees should feel welcome to contribute and bring fresh perspectives to the table.
What is Equity?
Equity encourages fair processes, treatment, and possibilities for everyone, resulting in an equal playing field for all employees. It acknowledges that oppressive systems have created varied circumstances for different employees. Using equity, you redistribute resources and power to diminish the impact of such circumstances and ensure similar opportunities.
What is Inclusion?
Inclusion refers to a state of belonging, meaning all employees are respected, empowered, and valued. Inclusivity should therefore be engrained in your daily operations and work culture, with employees feeling comfortable being their authentic selves. Inclusion also involves extensive representation across roles (e.g., decision-makers, collaborators, colleagues).