Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Building a more diverse workforce to fuel our mission
We believe everyone should have the chance to experience progress through technology, develop the skills of tomorrow, and work in a safe environment—and that includes our employees.
Our DEIB mission
Enable Pluralsight to grow a diverse community that nurtures an environment of inclusion and belonging so that each of us can do our best work
What do we mean by DEIB?
At Pluralsight, we’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. In fact, the Diversity & Belonging team recently changed its name to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) to better reflect the work we’re doing—and will continue to do—to improve inclusivity and equity.
Diversity
Embracing what makes us unique by representing multiple identities (seen and unseen)
Equity
Ensuring processes and programs are impartial and fair and provide access to every individual
Inclusion
Being valued and respected for who we are, our ideas, and our lived experiences
Belonging
Creating a culture of trust where all voices are heard and we can bring our authentic selves to work
Our commitment to DEIB also fuels Pluralsight One, our social impact arm. Pluralsight One expands our company’s impact by unlocking opportunities for people from underrepresented backgrounds in technology. This effort includes discounting and donating Pluralsight products and services for civil society organizations, directing philanthropic grants from the Pluralsight One Fund to mission-aligned organizations, and helping enterprises diversify their workforces through world-class apprenticeship programs. Learn more at PluralsightOne.org
Enabling our people
When we equip our people with the right knowledge and skills, we drive sustainable change.
We provide DEIB resources including a leadership series to equip managers with the tools they need to foster a thriving, inclusive culture and a hiring guide for recruiters and hiring managers to mitigate biases in our hiring process and create a more diverse and integrative workforce. We also provide all leaders with a guide to address unconscious bias in the total rewards process and empower them to:Â
- Deliver an accurate and equitable outcome
- Identify how unconscious biases affect decisions
- Mitigate bias to improve equity in our employee lifecycle
- Ensure equity in processes, such as performance management and succession planning
Deepening belonging
We strive to build and sustain diverse teams and foster a culture of belonging throughout our organization. Our team-member-led, company-championed Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are identity-based communities that cultivate connection through mentorship, allyship, education, networking events, intentional programming, and training.
Enable@PS empowers disabled employees and their allies to create a more equitable world.
By hosting educational events about accessibility and disability culture, creating a safe space for employees with disabilities to talk, and celebrating disability pride, Enable promotes a world where no one is left behind because of their ability status. Our goals include cultural fluency around accessible practices, strengthening the support for disabled employees, creating opportunities for disabled employee hiring and advancement, and building a tech business culture that sees everyone, whether their disability is visible or invisible.
Pride@PS champions, advocates, and supports members of the LGBTQIA+ community with a focus on belonging and community.
Members participate in a variety of in-person and virtual experiences—everything from participating in global Pride engagements to listening in on pride discussion panels and conversations around important events, such as Transgender Day of Visibility, National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week, and National Coming Out Day. The group also holds a monthly Pride@PS community check-in and influences policy change at Pluralsight by creating transitioning-at-work guidelines and partnering with our People team to support inclusive benefit offerings.
SeeColor is dedicated to fostering a vibrant community of growth and support for our Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) team members. Through a rich tapestry of cultural celebrations, engaging forums, and collaborative sharing events, seeColor empowers its members and allies to champion diversity and inclusion.
We actively contribute to the advancement of BIPOC professionals by offering guidance on recruitment and retention strategies. In partnership with Pluralsight One, we create pathways to tech careers, ensuring opportunities are accessible to all. Our commitment extends beyond our internal community, as we regularly engage with executive sponsors, sister Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives to drive meaningful change within our organization and broader society
For every woman at Pluralsight to be celebrated, valued and encouraged to bring her whole self to everything she does, which is integral to our collective success.
Women at Pluralsight is a vibrant, safe, and inclusive community for women in tech and their allies, to engage in open conversations about shared experiences and real-world challenges. By offering resources, mentorship, and a supportive network, we enable women to embrace our strengths and confidently assume our place at the table. We amplify and uplift women’s voices to foster an environment where every woman is celebrated, valued, and encouraged to bring her whole self to everything she does, which is integral to our collective success.
Veterans@PS is dedicated to connecting the experiences of veterans, families of veterans, and allies to advance the world’s tech workforce.
Members foster a sense of camaraderie and mutual support among veterans and allies through collaboration, communication, and live events. Acknowledging Veterans’ service to their country and value to the workforce, we advocate for Veteran employee recruitment and retention. The Veterans ERG enthusiastically partners with other ERGs where we mutually benefit and build bridges.
Growing diversity
We intentionally recruit, hire, and grow talent from underrepresented groups so we can create a more inclusive community—because we know it’s the best way to empower the world’s tech workforce.
We’re on a journey, and there’s still progress we need to make. Here are a few ways we’re currently cultivating a more diverse workforce:
- Our internship programs support diversity at Pluralsight by providing opportunities to women, BIPOC students, and other underrepresented individuals. We’ll continue our strategic partnerships with the IMPACT program (an internship that brings diverse, talented HBCU students to Utah for 12 weeks) and internXL (an intern job board geared towards underrepresented groups with a focus on Black students).
- We continue to prioritize supporting and monitoring programs like promotions and raises for equity across groups to ensure we retain and grow representation.
- As a global organization, Pluralsight has main offices in the US, India, and Dublin. However, we also have Pluralsighters working in France, Germany, The Netherlands, Singapore, and Australia as we promote a remote-first approach to our work that’s inclusive and encompasses our different countries of origin.
- Our Mentorship@Pluralsight program is a key investment in our talent, especially for our underrepresented communities. The program is run in two cohorts per year with about 200 pairings per cohort. And we’re proud to have coded an algorithm that helps mitigate unconscious bias in the program’s pairing selections.
Partnerships
Our partners enable us to continue to break barriers and create equal access to opportunity.