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printThe firm has more than 70 Employee Networks, initiated by and for employees, in locations across the globe. These are groups of employees of a common cultural heritage, gender, age or interest. Employee Networks provide their members with a forum to communicate and exchange ideas, build a network of relationships across the firm, access to volunteer opportunities in the community, and support for career development and mentoring. More than 20,000 of the company’s employees worldwide participate in one or more employee networks.
They help to strengthen our culture by:
- Supporting employees
- Promoting professional development
- Offering mentoring opportunities
- Helping employees understand the firm’s culture
- Reinforcing JPMorgan's commitment to inclusiveness and diversity
- Functioning as a resource to the Corporate Diversity Council
- Acting as a forum to accelerate the pace of change and cultivate an inclusive atmosphere
In the recent past, Employee Networks have hosted notable speakers and events. For example, AsPIRE, the Employee Network for Asian Pacific Islander group, hosted Indra Nooyi, President and CFO of PepsiCo Inc. PRIDE, the employee network for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender employees, hosted an appearance by the acclaimed playwright Tony Kushner, and another event with Judy Shepard, founder the Matthew Shepard Foundation, which emphasizes LGBT equality and hate crime prevention.
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Employee Networks Access Ability: Formed as a resource on disability issues and a voice for employees with disabilities. Adelante: Formed to promote the development of Latino/Hispanic employees. AsPIRE (Asians and Pacific Islanders Reaching for Excellence): Formed to enhance professional development and leadership opportunities for those of Asian/Pacific Island heritage. Investment Bank Finance and Business Management Women’s Network: Formed to meet the needs of women at all levels in the IB Finance and Business Management function globally, including networking, mobility, professional development and social responsibility. Investment Bank Junior Women in Banking: Formed to promote the retention and advancement of Analyst and Associate women in the Investment Bank. To strengthen the pipeline of female employees, Junior Women in Banking focuses on leveraging senior leader engagement, networking, career development and mentoring. Investment Bank Women’s Network: The IBWN addresses the needs and issues of senior (VP and above) women in the front office areas of the Investment Bank in North America. Investment Bank Women Who Trade: Formed to foster communication among female traders in the Investment Bank and support recruiting efforts. The group is comprised of all female traders across all of the Investment Bank's businesses and product groups. Native American Tribes Instilling Opportunities and Network Support: Formed to support a diverse and inclusive workplace for Native American employees and others. Parents Networking Group: Formed to help working parents in Europe, the Middle East and Africa successfully balance family and career. PRIDE: Formed to support workplace fairness for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender employees. Professional Networking Association: Formed to provide a network and supportive forum for young and young-minded professionals to share ideas about their professional and personal development. South Asian Society: Formed in London to maximize the impact of South Asians in making JPMorgan Chase successful. ujima: Formed for employees of African descent, ujima is Swahili for "collective work and responsibility." Women of Color Connections: Designed to promote awareness of the unique challenges experienced by women of color. Women's Network: Formed for women to collaborate and grow as professionals. Working Families Network: Formed to help employees succeed in balancing family and career needs. Women in Risk Exchange: Formed to help retain talented women at all levels and give women at all stages of their careers concrete opportunities both to develop professionally and to lead.
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Image detail: George III Table Top Terrestrial Globe, English, ca. 1775, Mahogany on stand, 13.5", JPMorgan Chase Art Collection.