December 6 – Vibrant Pittsburgh 2024: Innovations and Updates Vibrant Pittsburgh is excited to bring you an engaging and interactive session that will give you an exclusive sneak peek into what's on the horizon for 2024. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to engage, learn, and connect with the Vibrant Pittsburgh team! During this […]

January 17 – Foundations of Inclusion: DEI 101 As our workplaces become more diverse it is crucial to create welcoming places of opportunity for all. Establishing a shared understanding of fundamental DEI principles is key as the language we use has the power to shape the way we understand and connect with people. This training […]

On January 31, 2024, from 5:30 PM-7:30 PM, join fellow DEI Executives and facilitators of local companies across industry and sector for Vibrant Pittsburgh's upcoming event, "The Climate of DEI in 2024."  Attorney Lloyd Freeman, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney will discuss how workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts may be […]

February 14 - Laying the Groundwork: Your Role in an Inclusive Workplace How do we create the space needed to have meaningful conversations across different dimensions of diversity? In today’s multifaceted world, building skills for inclusive conversations in the workplace is crucial. To foster inclusive interactions, we’ll discuss the personal competencies that need to be […]

Clear Conversations: Culturally Competent Communication in the Workplace Communicating successfully in the workplace requires practice and skill. Communicating successfully with people from diverse cultures is a continual process. This training will discuss how to overcome obstacles that may impede respectful, meaningful conversations with people from multilingual backgrounds and recognize differences in communication styles. In this […]

Join local companies across industry and sector for Vibrant Pittsburgh's upcoming Council Convening on March 28, 2024 at Alloy 26, at Nova Place (100 S Commons #102, Pittsburgh, PA 15212) from 5:30PM-7:30PM. The program of the convening will focus on regional growth and the role that companies play in further fostering economic growth that is inclusive. By […]

Vibrant Learning Labs Unlocking the Power of Employee Networks Successful employee networks like Affinity Groups, ERGs, ENGs, and EBRGs are vital for fostering workplace inclusion by promoting a sense of belonging and acceptance. They offer employees opportunities to connect, engage, access information and resources, and advance their careers. According to McKinsey and Company employee networks […]

Beyond Accessibility: Promoting a Culture of Disability Inclusion, part 1 Disability inclusion is about more than just physical accessibility; it’s about creating an environment where individuals with disabilities, whether observable or invisible, feel valued, understood, and supported. To do this, we must recognize the unique challenges they face and the unique skills they bring to […]

Join Vibrant Pittsburgh on May 2, 2024, for the CEO VISION BREAKFAST, a convening designed to engage regional executives on actionable diversity, equity, and inclusion measures for the workplace. Once a year, cross-industry leaders gather for the region’s only executive-level diversity, equity, and inclusion convening. Over 150 of Pittsburgh’s most prominent corporate CEOs, C-Suite executives, and community leaders join Vibrant Pittsburgh for our CEO Vision Breakfast. […]

Beyond Accessibility: Promoting a Culture of Disability Inclusion, part 2 Disability inclusion is about more than just physical accessibility; it’s about creating an environment where individuals with disabilities, whether observable or invisible, feel valued, understood, and supported. It’s essential to continue beyond mere accessibility measures and explore how organizations can foster a culture of genuine […]

The ABCs of LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Every year in June LGBTQIA+ communities are celebrated in the U.S. and around the world. We recognize the contributions of LGBTQIA+ individuals along with the aim of increasing visibility, acknowledging intersectionality, and embracing self-affirmation. With diversity, equity, and inclusion as important as ever, we must ask the question: How does […]

Building the Diversity of Your Talent Streams, Immediate Strategies Decades of research by organizational scientists, sociologists, economists, and demographers show that socially diverse groups (that is, those with a diversity of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation, for example) are more innovative than homogeneous groups. However, simply having a diverse workforce does not always guarantee […]