Eventually it all comes down to people.

'Eventually it all comes down to people. Creating a winning team and self-sustaining culture takes hard work, and there is no substitute for it. Teams do not win because they have a new stadium or the best uniforms. Some of the best teams do not even have the best individual athletes. Teams win because they are disciplined, they work well together, they execute consistently and they have a passion to win.'

Jamie Dimon, CEO JPMorgan Chase. Our Business Principles, May 31, 2007.

It's a good start, but how can we describe the culture we're so proud of with just a few words? After all, it's not the words on the page that will convince you. It's about the way you feel when you enter a building. It's the people who take time to say hello and are interested in answering your questions. It's about respecting the people you work with; about knowing they're there when you need their support and that they’re willing to listen to your opinions.

We will also work to maintain a culture of doing first-class business in a first-class way, one that is driven by performance, partnership, meritocracy, inclusion, and directness.

Performance

Perform to the highest standards and at optimum efficiency for our clients and our shareholders. We strive to win all business we seek. Our employees act and think like owners.

Partnership

Succeed and fail together. We seek people who work well in a partnership environment to ensure our clients fully realize the benefits of our broad global platform. Those who are successful do not think in terms of silos, regions or products - they think about the success of our clients and the whole firm.

Meritocracy

Our people should reach their full potential, advance and be rewarded based solely on their capability and character.

Inclusion

Treat all colleagues with respect. We believe different perspectives and experiences bring strength and creativity to our work and lead to development of the best solutions for our clients. Diversity is defined differently throughout the world, and as a global company we think of diversity broadly to be inclusive of all cultures, backgrounds, styles, ethnicities, religions, lifestyles and sexual orientations.

Directness

We expect all employees to deliver candid, constructive, consistent feedback in real time to their colleagues at all levels. Not communicating directly denies colleagues a chance to grow and develop their careers.

We know that the people at JPMorgan are some of the most smart, down-to-earth and friendly in the business. We know how common it is for us to work together with a spirit of cooperation and teamwork.

We are deeply committed to cultivating an inclusive environment where everyone can succeed based on merit. We are only as successful as our people, and we want to draw from the broadest, smartest talent pool in the world. We believe no barrier should inhibit an individual from performing to her or his full potential. These, and other, aspects of our culture enable creativity and entrepreneurship to thrive. It draws the best talent to JPMorgan and enables people to contribute, advance, succeed, and be rewarded based solely on their capability and character.

JPMorgan Employee Networks

JPMorgan Chase 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. They are valued organizations within the firm and are actively supported by management. 

Access Ability: A resource on disability issues and a voice for employees with disabilities.

AsPIRE (Asians and Pacific Islanders Reaching for Excellence): 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 to 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 area. 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 Committee: A grassroots organization formed to address the needs and issues of women in the front office areas of the Investment Bank in North America. The committee's goal is to work together, and with management, to help attract, retain, develop, and promote women across the businesses.

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 IB's businesses and product groups.

Native American Tribes Instilling Opportunities and Network Support: Native American employees and others supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace at JPMorgan.

PRIDE: A network supporting workplace fairness and inclusion for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender employees.

Professional Networking Association: Enthusiastic, outgoing young and young-minded professionals who want to grow personally and professionally.

South Asian Society: A London-based network to maximize the impact of South Asians in
making JPMorgan successful.

Women of Color Connections: Designed to promote awareness of the unique challenges experienced by women of color.

Working Families Network: A network to help JPMorgan employees succeed in balancing family and career needs.

Note: this is only a partial list of the JPMorgan Employee Networks