Inclusion & Diversity

At jcpenney, we are fully committed to increasing the value of inclusion and diversity to our business and creating an inclusive work environment where all associates are respected and valued. Diversity is the difference that a workforce brings and inclusion is the environment we create to allow these differences to thrive. Our focus on these initiatives serves as a competitive advantage, allowing us to grow our business through our people.

We create this by valuing and maximizing the contribution of all associates; putting the right associates in the right jobs to better leverage their diversity and unique skills; establishing trust and confidence in our associates by engaging them in the business; and providing an array of diverse leaders that new associates can model to help develop our next generation of leaders. We are also increasing our inclusion and diversity with specialized training for all associates, chartered affinity groups, and regional diversity teams.

Not only do these initiatives engage current and prospective associates, but it develops a deeper understanding of our customers by allowing us to respond to diverse customer needs and build their confidence in our Company. A workforce reflective of our diverse customer base helps ensure our products, services and messages are always on target.

Learn more about our Inclusion and Diversity initiatives.