About the Vibrant Index
The Vibrant Index Initiative, a collaboration between Vibrant Pittsburgh and the Allegheny Conference on Community Development, drives diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) changes across industry and sector.
The Vibrant Index identifies areas of success as well as what critical actions are needed to improve the practices, policies, and cultures of organizations in the Pittsburgh region. The Vibrant Index encourages companies to reflect on best practices while investigating opportunities to increase the impact of their DE&I efforts. Learn more about the Vibrant Index
What have we learned from the 2023 Vibrant Index 4.0 Summary Report?
About 62% of 2023 employers reported collecting and analyzing structured metrics on their DEI initiatives.
Measuring DEI initiatives is the most efficient and effective way to ensure DEI practices are having their intended impact.
About 56% of participating employers track data relating to supplier diversity and spending.
Tracking spending habits with diverse suppliers is the most efficient way to understand how adjustments in supplier diversity practices are impacting minority—and women-owned suppliers.
96% of participant employers have a written non-discrimination policy.
These policies show that an organization treats everyone fairly, provides clarity on employee behavior, and shows commitment to compliance with local and state laws.
Nearly 2/3 of participating employers administered an employee engagement survey in the last year.
Employee engagement surveys are the most direct way for employers to gauge their workplace culture and employee satisfaction.
90% of 2023 employers use collected and analyzed demographic data to guide internal decision-making.
Using demographic data to guide internal decision-making is a best practice to curb systemic barriers and biases impacting employees from underrepresented populations.
58% of participant employers collect and analyze data around supplier diversity.
Data collection and analysis on an employer’s supplier network is the best way to understand the network’s strengths and opportunities for diversity.
Vibrant Index 4.0
2023 Vibrant Champions
The designation of Vibrant Champion is awarded to employers scoring at least 95% in all nine Vibrant Index pillars.
