How to Find Other Vegans at Work (and Start a Vegan Employee Group)
Want to feel less alone as a vegan at work? Ready to take action but not sure where to start? This video offers a step-by-step blueprint for finding other vegans inside your company and turning that loose network into a formal group. Use these proven tips to forge a community wich can support new initiatives and make change in the workplace.
Our host and leader, Darina Janovova , will guide you through real experiences from VLCM members in industries like real estate, retail, and engineering.
What You’ll Learn:
Why vegan groups matter
Companies with active vegan employee groups are significantly more vegan-friendly. Even a small group can make a big difference.
How to start the search
Use workplace platforms like Slack, Yammer, and message boards to post simple questions. A phrase as basic as “Do you know any other vegans at work?” can yield surprising results.
LinkedIn search tips
Learn how to search for vegans within your company or location, and how to make your own profile more discoverable.
Seven real-world strategies
From Slack channels and general forums to external Meetup and Facebook groups, the video outlines multiple proven methods for locating colleagues with shared values.
How to build your group
Naming your group, defining a purpose, and planning integration activities can transform scattered connections into a strong internal network.
Subtle ways to be visible
Stickers, Zoom backgrounds, and screen shares can quietly broadcast your values and help others find you without a single word.
The value of informal outreach
Leverage holiday party organizers, high-visibility roles, and your own network to identify allies and expand your reach.
From informal to institutional
Some of the most successful groups, like the “Vegetarians at Microsoft,” began unofficially and grew into company-sponsored programs.
Your next step? Use one of the methods from this session to find just one more vegan colleague this week. A single connection can start something much bigger.
Watch the full video to get all the strategies and real-world examples.