Arrow Electronics, Inc. was recently named one of the Top 50 Companies to work for by Careers & the Disabled magazine as part of its 18th annual reader survey.  Arrow was selected by readers of the publication as one of the companies for which they prefer to work or believe is progressive in hiring people with disabilities.  The list of Top 50 Companies was featured in the Winter 2008-2009 edition of Careers & the Disabled. 

Arrow fosters a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages an open exchange of ideas.  Rooted in the belief that individual differences provide a sustained, competitive advantage with customers and suppliers, Arrow’s strategy is focused in the areas of education and awareness, recruitment, career development, leadership and accountability.

In 2007, David Chaikin, an Arrow employee was named Employee of the Year by Careers & the Disabled for his professionalism and advocacy efforts for employees with disabilities in the workplace. 

“Arrow has made a commitment to valuing and maximizing the potential of all our employees. By creating an environment that fosters diversity and inclusion, I believe we can meet the challenges of the new millennium with confidence,” said John McMahon, senior vice president of human resources for Arrow Electronics.

To learn more about Arrow’s commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, please visit: http://www.arrow.com/careers/north_america/diversity.html