Inclusion, Diversity & Equity
At Vhi, we are proud of our Inclusion, Diversity & Equity policy which sets out our committment to colleagues in the areas of respect and dignity at work
Our mission for Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE)
Vhi is an organisation where differences are valued, recognised and supported. We harness our differences to drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of colleagues, and to help our members to live longer, stronger and healthier lives.
Our commitment to IDE
I'm all in. Are you?
We have signed up to Elevate, the inclusive workplace pledge demonstrating our commitment to fostering a culture where colleagues can truly be themselves. We are recognised by the Irish Centre for Diversity with the Silver Investors in Diversity EDI Mark. This means that we are at the embedding stage of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity in Vhi.
Our values
Courage to create a new future
We challenge and constantly seek better ways to do things.
- We take action to fix things and find better ways to do our work.
- We take measured risks in implementing big ideas.
- We support colleagues to grow and develop to reach their full potential, as colleagues and human beings.
- We break the mould to bring new thinking to improving our member experience.
- We introduce new approaches to delivery of healthcare in Ireland.
- We are a positive disruptor in healthcare provision in Ireland - elevating quality of care and raising the bar for all.
- We demand the same high standards of our partners, providers and other stakeholders.
Together we do our best work
When we work as one, guided by our shared purpose, we get the best outcomes for everyone.
- We harness the diversity of our colleagues across Vhi becoming greater than the sum of our parts.
- We are brave in challenging ourselves and colleagues to continue to deliver a growing thriving business.
- We celebrate success and learn together when things go wrong.
- We work in partnership with our members, finding the solutions that best meet their needs.
- We work together to deliver our 360 healthcare model, creating a holistic and seamless patient and customer experience.
- We collaborate with partners, providers and our other stakeholders to improve the entire healthcare system.
- We build on our enduring passion for members to shape the future of healthcare.
We lead with heart
Whether it's a colleague or member, we place the person at the heart of our decisions.
- We care about ourselves and each other.
- We offer the same level of thought and care to colleague wellbeing as we do for the wellbeing of our members.
- We put our heart into responding to the experiences and needs of our members.
- We make robust and on-going efforts to understand and meet the diverse needs of our members.
- We set the standard for a more compassionate, holistic and person centred healthcare system.
- We consider our decisions in the light of our commitment to improve the overall health of communities all around Ireland.
Inclusion, Diversity & Equity (IDE) Networks
At Vhi, we have four colleague led IDE networks like Multicultural Network, Pride Network, Women's Network and Neurodiversity Network, which state the overall objective of the networks. Additionally, we are working towards fostering a workplace where everyone can feel they belong.
Multicultural Network
Pride Network
Women's Network
Neurodiversity Network
Multicultural Network
The Multicultural Network was set up to celebrate and support colleagues from different countries, cultures and ethnic backgrounds. The Network also helps to build awareness of the many different cultures that make up our organisation.
Vhi Pride Network
Vhi's Pride Network is made up of colleagues who identify as LGBTQIA+ and allies of the community. The purpose of the network is to help strengthen the voice of the LGBTQIA+ community within Vhi, enhancing Vhi as an inclusive place to work where colleagues can feel fully themselves.
We believe it is important that the culture of Vhi reflects the rich and varied communities of members we serve.
Vhi Women's Network
Vhi Women's Network has a clear mission and vision to support our colleagues. Being involved in a working network is a great way to make new connections, rekindle existing connections and stay connected while supporting your personal growth.
Neurodiversity Network
The purpose of the Neurodiversity Network is to raise awareness and acceptance of all aspects of neurodiversity, and to work towards understanding, embracing and celebrating our differences.
Neurodiversity covers a range of conditions including, but not limited to: Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, OCD and Tourettes.
The goals of the Network are to expand and provide support to neurodiverse colleagues and to colleagues who are caring for neurodiverse family members.
Some of our IDE initiatives and celebrations include
PRIDE month
International Women's Day
Autism Awareness Day
Women's Network
(Lean in circles)
Flourish Mentoring Community
Cross-network IDE collaborations
Vhi Voices Choir
Cultural Day
Interested in joining Vhi?
Check out our current job opportunities to join our team.
We would love to hear from you!