JP Morgan Chase has expanded its efforts to hire more people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).
In a blog post by the organization on their website, Bryan Gill, global head of neurodiversity, was quoted as saying, “The way I view my job is to remove barriers and enable talented neurodivergent colleagues to enter the workforce and thrive here.”
April is autism awareness month, and the organization has its ‘Autism At Work’ Program already operating in nine countries.
JP Morgan Chase is looking to hire more people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Chicago and Dallas-Fort Worth.
Neurodiversity is an important strand for companies. As per reports, at least 15% of the global population has IDDs including obsessive-compulsive disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. However, their inclusion in the workforce is far from desirable levels. In the US, less than one-third of people with disabilities participate in the labor force. As a result, there is an untapped pool of 10.7 million potential workers.
The organization also believes that it has the responsibility to make the workplace the best for people who think differently.
In the blog, Gill added, “My goal is to amplify, elevate and enhance the amazing resources we have that support all employees, and ensure they take into account our neurodivergent colleagues’ needs. The way I view my job is to remove barriers and enable talented neurodivergent colleagues to enter the workforce and thrive here, and to scale the firm’s neurodivergent hiring efforts more rapidly.”
