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myAbility and AbbVie

AbbVie Switzerland embodies diversity and inclusion. Together with the organisation myAbility, we offer work opportunities to people with disabilities or chronic illnesses. 

We combine work with social impact

Together with myAbility, we are committed to a fair and equitable society. myAbility experts with an in-depth understanding of business create professional solutions for us that have a social impact and are simultaneously economically sustainable. AbbVie Switzerland currently has several employees with disabilities.

People with disabilities or chronic illnesses have indispensable skills that fit seamlessly into our organisation, including a sense of responsibility, teamwork, integrity, commitment, agility and problem-solving skills. These employees complement us with their different view of things.

Andreas Walker
Controller and myAbility Coordinator at AbbVie

What is an inclusive corporate culture and how do you get there?

myAbility defines an inclusive corporate culture as follows: It gives people equal opportunities to achieve their best performance, regardless of gender, origin, religion, skin colour or disability. This requires an open attitude at all levels and hierarchical levels as well as open and transparent processes when recruiting employees, a holistic diversity & inclusion strategy, accessibility in buildings and also in the IT area, the ability to flexibly adapt working conditions, proactive talent management and a constructive error culture. The aim is to create a company-wide awareness of the issues of diversity and inclusion.

Thanks to the flexible working model, I can realise my full potential at AbbVie even with my chronic illness and make an equal contribution to the company. I really enjoy my work and I am very grateful that AbbVie and myAbility are working together to promote a barrier-free working environment with equal opportunities.

Simone Steckholzer
Pharmacovigilance Specialist

AbbVie supports the mission of myAbility

Worldwide, 15 per cent of the population live with a disability; in German-speaking countries alone, that is 15.6 million people. Unfortunately, the reality is still that people with disabilities and chronic illnesses are given fewer opportunities in the labour market and do not have full access to many products and services. Inclusion can only become part of everyday life if companies understand that it is economically worthwhile.