26 Table of Contents Introduction & Our Approach Operating Responsibly Investing in Our People Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Environmental Sustainability Social Impact Data & Frameworks OVERVIEW SUPPORTING OUR EMPLOYEES THROUGH CHANGE EMPLOYEE SAFETY, HEALTH & WELL-BEING COMPREHENSIVE TOTAL REWARDS SPOTLIGHT EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT & RECOGNITION TALENT DEVELOPMENT SPOTLIGHT INVESTING IN OUR EMPLOYEES’ FUTURES DISNEY ASPIRE PARTICIPANTS I started my career as a Merchandise Hostess in EPCOT’s beautiful World Showcase and loved every second of it. 15,000+ Flash forward eight years to present day, I am proud to say I am now a Recruiter with Walt Disney World Resort’s Casting Services Center and a Disney Aspire Employees enrolled as of graduate! Disney Aspire provided me the the end of 昀椀scal 2023 opportunity to go back to school and earn my Master of Science degree in Human Resources and Strategic Management. Disney Aspire—our education investment and career Disney Aspire also hosted career events and workshops I use the tools I learned during my program development program—pays 100% of tuition up front on professional development skills including networking, every single day in my role with Casting. at network schools and is available to more than 95,000 resume writing, and interviewing. ~3,600 I am so lucky to be doing the job I always eligible hourly full-time and part-time employees and cast members in the United States. The program Disney Aspire Advocate Program dreamed of since my very 昀椀rst day with celebrated its 昀椀fth anniversary in 2023 and continues to A major goal of Disney Aspire is to provide participants Walt Disney World Resort and I have evolve to meet the dynamic needs of our diverse with the support they need to succeed in their program Disney Aspire to thank! employee base and the ever-evolving job landscape. and beyond. The Disney Aspire Advocate program brings Past and present Disney Disney Aspire continues to set the standard for together program graduates from across the company Aspire participants Jeanine Carr employer-funded education programs. We publish who have experienced internal career mobility. Advocates internally promoted as of Disney Aspire Graduate and graduate and mobility data, and we invest in our help spread the word, showcase Disney Aspire’s impact, the end of 昀椀scal 2023 Walt Disney World Resort Cast Member employees well beyond graduation. and provide guidance to those exploring enrollment or currently enrolled in the program. Career Advisors and Events Disney Aspire continues to prioritize career mobility Disney Aspire Atrium by providing the tools, resources, and experiences our The Disney Aspire Atrium, an internal digital hub for employees need to succeed in the workforce. In 昀椀scal events, news, and resources for Disney Aspire participants, 2023, Disney Aspire Career Advisors continued to meet launched in 2023. The Atrium is a place for prospective both one-on-one and in group settings with students and current students and alumni to share stories and and graduates to help them more con昀椀dently navigate access resources designed to aid them in their educational their career journeys, whether at Disney or beyond. and career journeys.