Neuro-inclusive Employment: Creating Workplaces for All Brains to Thrive
As a part of VBSR’s People-Centered Workplaces Learning Community Series, join VBSR and Mel Houser, M.D., Executive Director of All Brains Belong VT, for an interactive training that will give participants concrete parameters to improve their neurocultural competency. About this Workshop 1 in 5 people think, learn, and communicate differently than the so-called “typical” brain. […]
Legislative Recap & Town Hall
The 2022 legislative session in Vermont has come to an official close and we have a lot to review! As always, VBSR has been advocating on behalf of our members to bring their innovative, entrepreneurial, and community-driven spirit to the halls of the statehouse, inspiring policymakers to put people, planet, and prosperity at the heart […]
Say What You Mean: Nonviolent Communication in the Workplace
About this Event DATE CHANGED FROM 5/31 TO 6/7. As a part of VBSR’s Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Learning Community Series, join Kadijah Means for a virtual training “Say What You Mean: Nonviolent Communication in the Workplace,” which emphasizes the importance of empathy in workplace communication. This training is a great fit for any HR […]
Regenerative Agriculture: How can businesses work in collaboration with the land?
About this Event As a part of the VBSR People.Planet.Prosperity. Speaker Series we present, “Regenerative Agriculture: How can businesses work in collaboration with the land?” Please join Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility for the first event in our VBSR People.Planet.Prosperity. Speaker Series. This series will consist of panels focused on leading-edge topics that are important […]
VBSR Networking Get-Together Hosted by AO Glass
About this Event Join business leaders and changemakers from across Vermont for an in-person Networking Get-Together! Our hosts at AO Glass boast a large, open, and airy venue with plenty of space to spread out and large garage doors that will be open to let in the fresh spring air! They will also bring the […]
Let Your Values Lead Your Brand, Authentically
About this Workshop Branding is the way your organization authentically shares your story about the work you do and why you do it. To build a successful brand, and communicate effectively with others, it is important to start with clarifying values behind what you are doing and why others should care. In this workshop we […]
Bigotry is Bad for Business (JEDI Community Learning Series)
REGISTER HERE We are in a fight for the lifeblood of a strong, vibrant, and prosperous Vermont economy. We encourage our schools, school districts, and supervisory unions to teach a well-rounded and accurate portrayal of American history. Ignorance breeds bigotry and bigotry is bad for business. Join VBSR and Curtiss Reed, from Vermont Partnership for […]
What Employers Need to Know About Pending Employment Law
REGISTER HERE About this event Join Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility and Paul Frank + Collins to hear about several bills that have been introduced in the Vermont House that could fundamentally alter employment law in Vermont. H. 320 would prohibit restrictions on future employment in agreements to settle claims under Vermont’s Fair Employment Practices Act. H. 329 would lower the […]
33rd Annual VBSR Conference: Here & Now
Join us Thursday, May 11th. Early bird registration is open!
VBSR Town Hall on the Intersection of Housing and Workforce Development
REGISTER HERE Vermont’s housing crisis is one of the biggest issues our employers are facing. Housing stock is extremely low while costs are skyrocketing—with many Vermonters spending at least a third or more of their income on housing. This has exacerbated an already tight labor market for employers, who were struggling to attract and retain […]
