A Culture of Appreciation Acknowledging accomplishments bolsters engagement and helps associates focus on their career paths. Our Recognizing Greatness platform is an easy-to-use tool to give shout-outs to individuals and teams who have gone above and beyond. We have received more than 2.5M of these submissions since the program launched in 2015. Our Commitment to Associates Workplace Benefits & Our Commitment to Associates 46 2021 ESG REPORT Leadership Development We provide a variety of opportunities for our leaders to build and enhance their development to bring out the best in their associates. We invest in executive coaching, assessments, internal programs, external courses, peer networks and more. Every few years, we bring all managers from the company together to take part in Kohl’s Conference. This event celebrates the teams’ successes and shares future innovations and priorities from the top leaders of the company. Additionally, we have established several partnerships with organizations that offer both professional and leadership development programs focused on our Black, Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI), Hispanic and/or women associates. These experiences are thoughtfully selected to provide opportunities to expand networks, be recognized by the company and offer unique perspectives to their growth and development. These partnerships have positively impacted individuals across the nation, with participants sharing: “The Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics (LEAP) program was a great opportunity for me to connect with other professionals with whom I have shared life and cultural experiences. I was able to pause and consider how my goals and my personal brand reflect my cultural values, and how I can bring that into the workplace. The individual coaching sessions offered through this program have been incredibly eye-opening for me, and a resource that I would not have explored if not for my participation in the LEAP program. “ - Alia Dadarkar, Designer “I recently completed The Emerging Latino Leaders Program, sponsored by Kohl’s Talent Mobility -– External Development Program in partnership with the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement. This program was excellent and it led me to self-evaluate myself as a Latino employee in a corporate setting and understand how my Latino upbringing plays a part in my daily interactions at work. I also learned many valuable leadership skills that have contributed to my personal growth here at Kohl’s.” - Jeffrey Nieto, Technical Designer “My experience with “Leading Women Executives” (LWE) was life changing. I had the opportunity to develop new skills, challenge my way of thinking and explore topics that deeply impact my career. While enrolled in the program I was able to network with and create strong connections with other female leaders across multiple industries, which allowed me to explore new ways of leading and developing myself. It has been the most valuable learning opportunity I have engaged in during my professional career.” - AnnMarie Kreitzer, Vice President, Talent Acquisition & Development