Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
One Team. Many Perspectives.
We value the diverse backgrounds, talents, and specialties of our team members and truly believe that diversity is essential to our ability to continually innovate and grow.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Veson Nautical
Veson Nautical is committed to employee diversity and inclusion. This commitment bolsters our ability to adapt, innovate and build meaningful relationships in pursuit of our corporate mission. We celebrate the benefit to all that arises from utilizing our individual differences as our most valuable asset. We strive to build and nurture a culture where the inclusion of underrepresented voices and ideas is a reflex, not an initiative. We commit ourselves to the understanding that equity is not a passive state, but rather a persistent aspiration requiring affirmative effort and tireless resolve to ensure that everyone has access to the same support, opportunities, and resources.
By achieving our diversity, equity and inclusion goals, in addition to maximizing our effectiveness in delivering and supporting our products and services in the global marketplace, we strengthen our company.
Defining Principles
We will highlight diversity, equity and inclusion within our company by incorporating the range of perspectives, ideas and experiences that diversity provides.
We will focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion as we attract and retain the best talent, because we believe these are essential elements of a creative, resilient company.
We will set an example for the broader community by setting and achieving diversity, equity and inclusion goals within our company.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Groups at Veson
Employee Resource Group
Veson Nautical’s DE&I Employee Resource Group (ERG) is a company-wide employee group committed to workplace diversity and to educating, fostering, and preserving a culture of inclusion. This group provides a central forum to discuss DE&I initiatives, learn about how to promote DE&I principles in the workplace, and foster advocacy for a community where each person is valued and allowed to contribute to their full potential. The ERG meets once a month in each region.
Book Club
Veson Nautical’s DE&I Book Club offers a forum for interested team members to dive deeper into anti-discrimination learning (racism, sexism, ageism, etc.) and explore diverse viewpoints. The group chooses one book per quarter, focused on a DE&I topic, and discusses the selected book weekly. This group is intended to expand participants’ understanding and perspectives on critical systemic issues related to DE&I.
Books We Have Read
Q3 2020: So You Want to Talk About Race
by Ijeoma Oluo
Q4 2020: The New Jim Crow
by Michelle Alexander
Q1 2021: Homeless: The Untold Story of a Mother’s Struggle in Crazy Rich Singapore
by Liyana Dhamirah
Q2 2021: Work Like a Woman: A Manifesto For Change
by Mary Portas
Our DE&I Partners
We are proud to work with the following organizations to foster and learn about diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Veson Nautical has partnered with Hack.Diversity since 2017.
With their mission at the forefront, we have welcomed Black and Latinx interns interested in pursuing careers in software engineering and UX/UI design to explore the ins and outs of the innovation field. We have also been fortunate to offer full-time employment to several of our Hack.Diversity interns.
Veson Nautical has partnered with She+ Geeks Out since 2017.
She+ Geeks Out has facilitated trainings and workshops at Veson to help our team become more aware of DE&I in the workplace, including inclusive recruiting and hiring, unconscious bias in the workplace, recognizing and responding to microaggressions, and more.
Veson Nautical has partnered with Hack(H)er 413 since 2020.
Hack(H)er 413 is an annual all-women and non-binary students’ hackathon, where participants are encouraged to learn and develop new technical skills, network with sponsor company representatives, and innovate with passion. Veson has sponsored this hackathon since 2020.
Learn More about Life at Veson
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