Our Commitment to Attracting & Developing Talent
Promoting an inclusive and healthy work environment to attract best-in-class talent is critical to cementing our position as a leading legal services company.
As detailed in our Employee Handbook, Veritext is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), which we view as a legal mandate and a moral imperative.
Our talent management programs are designed to foster an inclusive, diverse, and safe environment where employees build enduring careers with the organization and contribute fully to our collective mission.
Recruitment & Retention of an Inclusive & Diverse Workforce
We believe that a diverse workforce, rich in skills and experiences, generates a broad range of ideas, fosters collaboration, and drives innovation, ultimately contributing to Veritext’s success. Veritext celebrates diverse contributions to our business and strives to cultivate a working environment centered on trust, respect and belonging for all.
Inclusive Business Practices
The promotion of a diverse and inclusive workplace is a key to success. Veritext advocates and enforces equitable treatment for all employees, provides guidelines for addressing and preventing discrimination and harassment, and supports the ongoing development and implementation of inclusive business practices. Click here to read our Inclusive Business Practices.
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Veritext is proud to support several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and has named them VIVID – Voices Inside Veritext Impacting Diversity. VIVID ERGs are centered around the interests and needs of employees who share a particular identity or characteristic, and provide a safe space for both those who identify and their allies to connect, share experiences, and learn from each other, reinforcing a culture of inclusivity and belonging. All are welcome!
- LGBTQIA2S+ ERG
Fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace by advocating for the rights, visibility, and professional growth of LGBTQIA2S+ employees, while promoting allyship and creating a culture of belonging for all.
- Veterans ERG
Creates a welcoming space for Veterans and supporting members to reminisce, connect, and receive holistic support, fostering camaraderie and guidance.
- DiversAbility SPACE*
(*S – Seeing and Supporting, P – Perceiving and Protecting, A – Acknowledging and Appreciating, C – Caring and Cheering for, E – Each other)
Company ambassadors promoting a welcoming work environment and driving policies to uphold the values of inclusion and accessibility, with the objective to enable and empower employees of all abilities to thrive and succeed.
- Sustainability ERG
Drives meaningful change by promoting environmental responsibility, raising awareness about sustainable practices, and finding ways to reduce our carbon footprint.
- Women’s ERG
Focuses on networking, mentorship, professional development, and fostering a culture of inclusivity and growth, advocating for gender equality and leadership opportunities for women.
Employee Health & Wellbing
The health and wellbeing of our employees are paramount. Full-time and eligible part-time employees are offered a comprehensive suite of healthcare and preventative care coverage, ensuring our team members have access to essential medical services. We regularly organize wellness initiatives such as Wellness Week and wellness training sessions to promote physical and mental health. Our family-friendly workplace practices, combined with ergonomic workplace setups, create a supportive environment for all. Veritext also offers an array of non-health related benefits, such as an employee assistance program.
Learning & Development
Our employee career development training and regular performance reviews support professional growth. We actively promote internal career path changes and mobility opportunities, mentorship programs, and social networking initiatives, complemented by over a thousand classes through Veritext University, our in-house learning and development platform. Veritext University courses offer training on a wide range of topics, including mandatory security and anti-harassment training, Veritext-specific tools and processes, career development, and industry-related content.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Grounded in the core values established by our founders, Veritext Cares fosters a culture of philanthropy among employees, clients, partners, and the broader legal industry. Our philanthropic efforts are showcased through initiatives such as matching programs, holiday donations, volunteerism, and partnerships with organizations such as Arbor Day Foundation, Feeding America, Spectrum360, and more.
Philanthropic Activities
Fostering social responsibility and philanthropic activities is vital to Veritext’s culture, as it enhances employee engagement and morale, supports community well-being, and strengthens the company’s positive impact on society. For more information about the ways Veritext gives back to our local and global communities please visit these webpages:
Supporting the Industry
Veritext is dedicated to promoting and advancing the court reporting profession, which is currently facing a shortage of available reporters to cover legal proceedings. To address the shortage Veritext sponsors professional career development and training programs, and online networking platforms.
Workplace Safety & Ethical Treatment
Veritext recognizes that the fair and ethical treatment of all individuals is essential to fostering a rewarding, and successful workplace. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, discrimination, intimidation, violence, and all other unethical workplace behaviors, upholding strict ethical standards that prohibit child and forced labor, ensure fair wages and working hours, promote equitable access and non-discrimination, and enforce anti-harassment measures, workplace health and safety, and comprehensive environmental policies and practices.
