Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Viget, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are priorities. We believe diversity enables us to better meet our clients’ needs while building a workplace where all employees feel valued and can flourish.
Our Vision
At Viget, we strive to build a better digital world, and we believe we can best achieve this with a diverse, empowered, and effective team. We aspire for Viget to be an environment where all employees are listened to, feel included, and have the opportunity to grow and flourish. We commit to creating a workplace that embraces conversations with humility and open-mindedness, leading to more feedback, better collaboration, and stronger results.
Progress in Action
A vision doesn't become a reality overnight. We try to keep a common Viget adage — progress, not perfection — in mind as we make incremental progress. We focus on continuously trying, learning, and growing as individuals and as a company. Here are some recent reflections on that work:
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Encouraging Inclusion Through Healthy Team Collaboration
We shared thoughts on inclusion and collaboration after a deep dive into the concept of psychological safety.
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Sparking Connections and Growth from a GOOD Initiative
Lessons from an initiative focused on making connections through authentic conversations and shared experiences.
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Elephants, Squirrels, Porcupines, and Zombies Can Help Your Team Thrive
We recently reflected on our experience with a framework that supports difficult team conversations.
Culture & Connection
We want everyone at Viget to feel included and heard so it's important for employees to engage with each other and with leadership. Our DEI Advisory Committee and Employee Resource Groups offer opportunities to influence Viget's culture and connect with others.
DEI Advisory Committee
The DEI Advisory Committee is an employee-led committee that advises Viget’s leadership and internal groups on matters related to company culture, policies, and procedures. The goal is to help ensure continuous growth and improvement with regards to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
Employee Resource Groups
At Viget, Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are employee-led initiatives that help Viget staff connect through shared experiences by encouraging supportive conversation and fostering personal, professional, and organizational development. Ultimately, ERGs create a sense of belonging to help people thrive in the workplace. Our current ERGs include:
- Employees of Color: A community aimed at fostering meaningful connections in a safe space between those who identify as people of color at Viget.
- LGBTQIA+: LGBTQIA+ Vigets and allies focused on building a community that equips employees to be their authentic selves.
- Mental Wellness ERG: Providing a safe space for Vigets to support each other in taking better care of our mental and emotional health.
Community Engagement
Our commitment to DEI expands beyond our business. We’re also working toward a more equitable future for our industry and the communities where we live and work.
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Viget's Pro Bono Initiative
We provided 1,500 hours of pro bono services to Black-led nonprofit organizations with a focus on having a meaningful and authentic impact.
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5 Organizations We Want You To Know About
We had the privilege of working with 5 Black-led organizations across rural North Carolina to improve their digital assets.
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Planting Seeds For Change With Viget’s Pro Bono Program
Our Pro Bono team partnered with Hill Family Farm Education Center to redesign their website.