Today’s post is a guest blog post by Tiffany Stephens, who works in the Field Sales Department at VSP Vision Care’s Eastern Operation’s Center in Columbus, Ohio. The National Optometric Association (NOA) was formed in 1969 when 25 African American optometrists gathered in Richmond, VA to make history. The purpose of this gathering was to …
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In support of VSP’s dedication to diversity and inclusion, VSP employees proudly celebrated the accomplishments and dignity of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community during the month of June. Through a presence at Pride events, volunteering and charity, VSP showed its commitment in three of its hometown markets: Columbus, Sacramento, and San Francisco. …
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Recently the Greater Sacramento Urban League announced VSP Vision Care as the recipient of their distinguished Diversity Award at their annual Unity Ball. Riding on the heels of a successful Do ONE Thing for Diversity Day, the Diversity Award honors VSP’s dedication to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. “We are recognizing VSP Vision …
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It’s finally feeling like summer in New York, and what better way to kick it off than with a visit to the 152nd Cultural Festival in the Bronx? What started off as a gloomy, rainy day soon turned into a festive, sunny day! The “Condado de la Salsa,” or neighborhood of Salsa music, kicked off …
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I’ll be doing two because I’m a one-upper. Overachiever you say? No - I say the bar is set too low! Diversity Day is this Monday, May 21st and to celebrate I’ll commit to doing 2 things. I know what you’re thinking, “but Vernon, you’re already writing this post AND listening to music simultaneously! Isn’t that enough?” …
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There’s nothing particularly eye-ish about this piece, but VSP is committed to celebrating diversity and the cultures that make us who we are. Cinco de Mayo is often confused with the Mexican Day of Independence. Reality? That day is September 16. Cinco de Mayo (the 5th of May) is actually a day of remembrance of the …
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As America celebrates the vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today, VSP employees are proud to join marchers celebrating in Sacramento, the hometown of the company’s headquarters, as part of the MLK365 “March for the Dream.” The event is expected to draw more than 20,000 attendees, including local residents, elected officials, and business, civic …
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A high tea? I didn’t know that tea was an event, like a swim meet, a concert, or a meteor shower. It seems I need to increase my awareness.
Guest Blogger: Rudy Ramos. Rudy is an account manager in New Jersey and is a member of VSP’s Latino Employee Resource Group. In June, residents of New York City flock outdoors for what seems like an endless supply of community events. Each event—whether it’s for education, music or ethnicity—brings something special to the city and …
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“The gung ho honcho with the tattoo tripped, spilling the ketchup on the tycoon’s lap.”