Social responsibility
At Virtusa, our Engineering First mindset aims to 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
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.
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.
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.
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: Futuristic approach with proactive measures on training
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
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 (Yammer) and Microsoft Teams are alternative means to connect with responsible teams. Incidents are recorded for correction, root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective action.
VIRTUSA FOUNDATION
Virtusa joins the global Miyawaki movement
Virtusa joins the Miyawaki movement, planting 11,500+ native saplings to create urban forests, restore ecosystems, and promote sustainability.
