Social responsibility
At Virtusa, we foster and empower world-class talent to cultivate a stronger, better future
Social strategy and approach
Maintaining a diverse workforce is critical to our enduring success and is a fundamental aspect of our efforts to recruit, retain, and grow the best talent globally. We hire locally and create strong communities to provide opportunities for diverse candidates.
Our strategy
- Creating inclusive and equal opportunity for all
- Providing reskilling opportunities to equip our workforce for the future
- Investing in employee wellness and safety
In FY25, we expanded access to personalized, AI driven learning through the new Learning Experience Platform and strengthened employee well-being through broader accessibility standards and enhanced wellness programs.
Diversity and inclusion
Our diversity council is responsible for governance and oversight of our diversity programs, goals, and performance. Virtusa’s diversity charter is dedicated to fostering inclusive and adaptive communities and supporting employees of all backgrounds. This includes mentorship and career development opportunities that may consider an individual’s unique life experiences. Additionally, work practices such as flexible work hours, work-from-home policies, paid parental leave, support for individuals returning from caregiving-related career breaks, and upskilling programs for those returning from leave further support our employees.
In FY25, we expanded our support through Women of Virtusa (WoV), our global employee resource group, and the Reskill and Relaunch Program, which helps women re-enter the workforce after career breaks. We also strengthened accessibility across digital platforms and office spaces to ensure employees have an inclusive environment that meets global accessibility standards.
Engineering for good
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiatives
We at Virtusa believe business can be a force for good. As such, we aim to instill sustainability in our core business processes and utilize our technical expertise to provide long-term value to our clients and communities.
The Virtusa Foundation formalizes our social responsibility strategy and manages all CSR initiatives under one umbrella.
In FY25, the Foundation expanded its impact through STEM education partnerships, heritage conservation, and community programs, including solar electrification, school infrastructure upgrades, and technology-enabled learning support.
Learning and development
We are committed to ensuring the professional development of our team members, whether they want to improve their technical skills, enhance their leadership abilities, or develop expertise in a particular area. By integrating AI-driven digital tools, diverse learning formats, and strategic partnerships, we align skill development with overall business strategy and provide personalized skilling journeys for our team members.
In FY25, we strengthened our learning ecosystem through the launch of the Learning Experience Platform (LXP), expanded genAI‑focused skilling through the GenAI Academy, and enabled more than 14,000 AI certifications across our workforce.
The learning and development differentiator:
- 360-degree coverage: Provides technical, domain, communication, etc., with hands-on exposure
- Personalized: Customizes the learning according to the various scenarios through a personalized learning platform
- Future-ready: Focuses on emerging skills and continuous upskilling to prepare teams for evolving roles
Health and safety
Our occupational health and safety (OHS) management system is certified for ISO 45001:2018 and covers all activities, including delivery of services/operations and employee and contractor well-being.
Areas of focus include:
- Risk and incident management
- Employee safety, health, and wellness
- Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) training conducted annually for all employees along with specialized training for Emergency Response Team members and contractors
- Additional safety training for Emergency Response Team members and contractors
In all Virtusa locations, the facilities team is responsible for managing the respective facility’s OHS program under the guidance of the EHS Committee. Results of the EHS Committee meetings are reported to the management biannually at the management review.
Employees and contractors are encouraged to report OHS concerns directly to the facilities team and/or an HR partner or ServiceNow, our corporate ticketing tool. Corporate social media (Viva Engage) and Microsoft Teams are alternative means to connect with responsible teams. Incidents are recorded for correction, root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective action.