Our work environment
To reach our goal of being the best financial services firm in the world, JPMorgan Chase is committed to creating an open, entrepreneurial and dynamic workplace that encourages each employee to contribute to the best of his or her ability.
Derrick B. Watchman
Vice President - Native American Banking Group, Commercial Bank
Working together
Being the best requires working together – across time zones, languages and borders. That can only take place in an environment where people respect, value and support one another. According to our company’s stated Business Principles:
We need to constantly remind ourselves that the most important thing we can do for employees is to build a healthy, vibrant company that treats people with respect and creates opportunity. Everyone counts, and we have to remember that we all support one another.
We strive to create a more inclusive work environment that draws on and develops the best talent. We want individuals of any race, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, or physical ability to have the opportunity to excel based on their performance and contribution to the firm.
Putting our principles into action
To understand how diversity is an integral part of our work environment — and the way we run our businesses — we invite you to see and hear what JPMorgan Chase colleagues have to say: (Flash Player is necessary to view these files. Download Flash Player at http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer.)
Career development
Dalila Wilson-Scott of Corporate Philanthropy takes on stretch assignments at JPMorgan Chase
Working flexibly
Bob Snow of Border Banking sees the value of flexible work options
Financing the growth of tribal nations
Derrick Watchman of the Native American Banking Group uses cultural knowledge and financial expertise to help tribal nations grow
Networking Amanda Kelly of Asset Management makes valuable connections across the firm to build the business and her career
Quick Facts
JPMorgan Chase increased spending with diverse suppliers by 5.5% in 2006
We increased promotional spending for retail multicultural markets by 61% in 2006
Currently, more than 20,000 of our people belong to one or more of our employee networking groups
JPMorgan Chase is committed to helping current and potential employees with disabilities to achieve their full potential.