Unlock Your Company's Potential

Unlock your company’s potential...

Going beyond the numbers to create change.

Creating a workplace culture of Inclusion for people with disabilities.

Did you know the most diverse workplaces have an innovation mind set that is 11x greater than that of the least diverse companies?

Why? Diverse companies foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.

Belonging allows employees to feel valued for their skills and provides opportunities to meaningfully contribute to company goals.

DID YOU KNOW?

In 2022, 20.6% of people with a disability participated in the labor force, compared with more than twothirds of those with no disability.

Anixter: We Drive Lasting DEI Change

Integrating Disability, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) into all aspects of the employee experience attracts talent from diverse backgrounds, which creates an inclusive cultures of belonging. This culture unlocks the innovative potential of your people and builds a better world.

Our Approach:

Assess.

Design.

Implement.

Assess. Wherever you are in your inclusion journey, we will partner with you to create customized solutions that align with your organization’s strategy, structure, culture, and goals.

Design. You will have a variety of options such as; creating your implementation approach, training, onboarding, and identifying organization -wide job opportunities.

Implement. Our customized approach will identify the solutions that will achieve your desired outcomes however you choose to work with us.

At Anixter we begin with your outcome goals in mind.

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81% of knowledge workers agree that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is key for an effective culture; just 29% of workers strongly agree their company is exemplifying this factor.

Today’s business environment demands disability, equity, and inclusion.

In partnership with Special Olympics of Illinois and Anixter Center, we have developed a pilot program to help youth with developmental disabilities learn work readiness skills and secure meaningful employment in the future.

We’re incredibly grateful for our partnership with Anixter Center as a trusted advisor for our disability inclusion efforts.

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Alan Diehl, Vice President of Operations and Analytics Hyatt Hotels & Resorts

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At U Chicago Medicine we are dedicated to creating an environment where people of different backgrounds feel valued and where their ideas and contributions can flourish.

Our Inclusive Pathway partnership with The Anixter Center demonstrates our commitment and intention to creating the infrastructure and environment at U Chicago Medicine to seamlessly recruit, onboard, train and employ people with intellectual disabilities for U Chicago Medicine.

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As part of our Change Starts Here Commitment, we believe in a world where diversity is celebrated, where every person feels valued, and where true inclusion brings understanding and belonging.

Betsy Rahill, Director of Talent Strategy at U Chicago Medicine

Anixter: We Drive Lasting DEI Change

Diversity creates the foundation The competitive advantage for meaningful change but diverse talent brings includes:

look beyond the numbers to offer experiences that inspire everyone to embrace equity and inclusion.

When everyone is invited to contribute, an innovative, diverse culture can be created where everyone feels like they belong — and can bring their best every day at work, and in the community.

• Taps diverse and underutilized talent pool • Strengthening brand image • Increases bottom line results • Uses government incentives to contract diverse suppliers • Enhanced staff morale • Accesses ROI-Tax and other financial incentives • Reduces cost of employee benefits • Promotes innovation

Anixter stands ready to provide strategy and consulting support to navigate disability equity. We bring a wide breadth of industry expertise, unparalleled insights, actionable recommendations, and the commitment and know-how to unlock sustainable success across your organization.

There’s a solid business case for hiring people with disabilities.

Increased revenue

Customers with disabilities, their families, and friends represent a trillion-dollar market segment.

Hiring a person with disabilities can increase your market share by responding to marketplace preferences and needs, resulting in a wider customer base. And in general, a large number of Americans say they prefer to shop at businesses that hire peop9le with disabilities.

A positive image and reduced costs

A corporation’s image is enhanced when it employs people with disabilities.

It demonstrates commitment to the community and corporate social responsibility which can result in increased profits and lower costs through: • A higher level of loyalty and commitment from people with disabilities • A positive impact on the retention of existing employees A 40 percent tax credit The Work Opportunity Tax Credit • Reduced costs associated with conflict and litigation (WOTC) is a federal tax credit available to employers that hire and employ • A diversified workforce individualswho have faced significant barriers to employment.

Innovation Employees with disabilities bring In general, the WOTC is equal to unique experiences and understanding 40% of up to $6,000 of wages paid. that can enhance products and services.

Anixter: We Drive Lasting DEI Change

Matching the right company.

To the right person.

In the right job.

The Anixter Difference

Anixter is the premier matchmaker between job seekers and businesses. We work hand-in-hand with you to identify your unique business needs and match the right candidate for your position.

1. We customize solutions for you.

Your business goals and needs are identified, after which we offer the appropriate level of engagement for your specific needs, from recruitment, interviewing, training, and onboarding through onsite job coaching.

2. We believe in finding the right match.

Because we recruit on a continuous basis, when it’s time to fill positions, you can choose from a list of qualified potential candidates.

3. We provide you with pre-trained employees.

Skills training is offered for a variety of candidates to ensure the candidates are compatible - from knowledge and capabilities - to your company’s culture.

4. We offer on-and-off-site job for job retention success.

Experienced job coaches can be provided to provide on-the-job training (OJT) as well as follow-up assistance to ensure success.

Choose Anixter for your hiring needs

The 2023 TOP 50 Companies for Diversity 1. Mastercard 2. Medtronic 3. The Hershey Company 4. Toyota North America 5. Eli Lilly and Company 6. KPMG 7. Dow 8. TIAA 9. Abbott 10. Humana 11. U.S. Bank 12. The Boeing Company 13. Comcast NBCUniversal 14. The Cigna Group 15. ADP 16. AbbVie 17. Walmart 18. Cox Communications 19. Randstad 20. TD Bank 21. Moody’s Corporation 22. KeyBank 23. BASF 24. Southern Company 25. Ecolab

26. Kellogg Company 27. Northrop Grumman 28. Capital One 29. Sanofi U.S. 30. Stellantis 31. Ally Financial 32. Wells Fargo 33. General Motors 34. Target 35. AIG 36. Raytheon Technologies 37. Centene Corporation 38. State Street Corporation 39. Colgate-Palmolive 40. Aramark 41. United Airlines 42. AstraZeneca 43. Procter & Gamble 44. Owens Corning 45. American Family Insurance 46. Walgreens 47. Allstate Insurance Company 48. American Honda Motor Company 49. Best Buy 50. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Anixter: We Drive Lasting DEI Change

Embrace DEI and widen your customer base.

Disability, Equity, Inclusion (DEI)

Integrating Disability, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) into all aspects of the employee experience attracts talent from diverse backgrounds, which creates an inclusive cultures of belonging. This culture unlocks the innovative potential of your people and builds a better world.

The labor pool of people with disabilities is still considered untapped. Join these companies that recognize the assets disabled people bring to their organization and the workforce in general.

DID YOU KNOW?

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Companies with a diverse and inclusive workforce are 35% more likely to outperform competitors.

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At Chicago Harbors we are committed to ensuring our workforce is a reflection of the Chicagoland community. Partnering with the Anixter Center allows us to hire individuals with developmental disabilities who are committed and focused on creating a great customer experience and are eager to contribute to the community.

Ben Alden, Chicago Harbors,

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Companies that are leaders in areas specific to disability employment and inclusion achieved - on average – 28% higher revenue, double the net income, and 30% higher economic profit margins.

Anixter: We Drive Lasting DEI Change

With more than 100 years of experience and more than 300 business partners, we are your trusted source for becoming Disability Forward.

Whether you need to execute an existing plan or find the right strategy to get there, we will work together to deliver tangible and sustainable results.

Let’s give your business the competitive edge.

Contact us today!

E-mail: disabilityforward@anixter.org Call: (773) 973-7900

www.anixter.org ANIXTER CENTER 1945 W. Wilson Ave. • Chicago, IL 60640 • (773) 973-7900, ext. 230