OUR BUSINESS | DIGITALBRIDGE | PORTFOLIO | CITIZENSHIP | APPENDIX | DIGITALBRIDGE.COM 1717 Empowering Employees Our people are central to our success. We strive to create an environment in which people Engagement are valued, supported and provided with resources Even as most employees worked remotely, we en- that can enable them to thrive. couraged camaraderie through numerous informal Career Development events. In 2020, senior executives hosted virtual conversations regarding social justice and racial We are committed to helping our employees plan inequity for both U.S. and international employees. for their future. We provide opportunities for leaders Due to the large turnout, employees were able to to connect with seasoned professionals to develop engage in discussions in smaller breakout sessions. their skills through our professional development programs. Employees learn key tools and goals to Building Stronger Communities improve management capabilities and enhance Our employees support the communities in which personal and professional capabilities. Aside from our they live and work by participating in local and na- regular training resources such as online automated tional causes. Due to the restrictions imposed by the classes, we are engaging in professional training for COVID-19 pandemic, most of our usual community employees across the organization. It is expected service events and employee volunteering did not that each employee will receive at least six hours of take place during 2020. However, employees partici- diversity awareness training in 2021. pated in virtual volunteer events, including a 5K Walk Health and Safety to Fight Homelessness. During 2020, we introduced interactive monthly Employee Charitable Gift Matching wellness seminars featuring guest speakers who In 2020, many employees supported causes mean- presented techniques for staying physically and ingful to them, including COVID-19 response and mentally healthy while working remotely during the relief, by contributing to our Matching Gifts program. COVID-19 pandemic. Seminars addressed topics We match employee donations to eligible charitable such as healthy eating, healthy aging and preventing organizations on a dollar-for-dollar basis up to an burnout. annual maximum of $450,000. Employee Benefits We seek to reward our employees for their hard work and dedication. As such, full-time U.S. employees are eligible for an array of benefits, including: n Paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick days n Competitive medical, dental and vision plans n Flexible spending accounts and life assistance n Life and disability insurance n Company match on employee 401(k) contributions n Student loan paydown assistance n Charitable gift matching
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