Amazon India Strengthens Inclusive Hiring; Includes People with Learning Disabilities in its Workforce
- Amazon India, in its continued effort to build a diverse and inclusive workforce, announces the launch of Aurora , a program designed to leverage the unique talents of individuals with learning disabilities and provide meaningful, sustained employment to them. The announcement follows successful pilot where Amazon India worked with Sol's ARC , a non-profit organization based in Mumbai that conducts vocational training for autistic and intellectual disability cohorts, in harnessing the talent of a batch of young adults in the company’s delivery station in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad. We have over 35 associates working now at our fulfilment center, sortation center and delivery Station area. Amazon India aims to onboard many more people with learning disabilities this year. Speaking on the launch of the program, Liju Thomas, Director – HR Operations, Amazon India, said , “At Amazon, we are passionate about creating a diverse workforce to reflect ou