REPRESENTATION O INTR Our focus on diversity in associate GENDER REPRESENTATION* hiring, retention and promotion led COMPANY TOTAL NATIONAL RETAIL** to overall increases in both our female 32% Male % Male Wllam‚- NAIC‚ Sooma, Iƒ. Re„al Ta…e ANET and ethnically-diverse associate 68% Female €% Female PL representation numbers. .08% No-a N†A No-a** Our business thrives when our associate • Provide accepting spaces where all voices population represents the diverse world we are heard and appreciated WILLIAMS-SONOMA, INC. live in. This past year, we saw positive results • Organize a range of events focused on OPLE for promotional opportunities for female service, education and awareness PE employees. Our percentage of promotions for • Host celebrations to honor the heritage female employees was greater than our overall and history of our diverse communities representation of females. Last year, we also • Partner with national and local 6% Male % Male changed our hiring practices to ensure nearly all of organizations ˆP‚ a… ‡eƒ„o‚ our posted roles have a diverse slate of candidates. Ao‰e In June 2021, associates established our newest % Female €% Female In 2021, we saw year-over-year improvement in AEN—Disability, Education & Advocacy Network the diversity of our new hires, with ethnically- (DEAN). Their mission is to create a culture of diverse individuals being hired at a higher rate than disability inclusiveness across WSI through their current representation in the company. education and associate advocacy, building a more PURPOSE unified and just future for all. In August 2021, we ASSOCIATE EQUITY NETWORKS held AEN Appreciation month to celebrate and Our Associate Equity Networks (AEN) empower showcase their incredible work in our company people to engage and collaborate as they facilitate and community. Our active networks are: Maa‹e‚ 3Š% Male 32% Male change at a local level. A core element of our a… Seo I…‰…Œal T 2021 Equity Action Plan, our AENs are led by and for • Asian WSI Network (AWN) Maa‹e‚ Co„Œ„o‚ associates. Each AEN has a unique mission, yet • Black Associate Network (BAN) 63% Female 68% Female they all strive to create a culture of connection, • Disability, Education & T REPOR belonging, inclusivity and equity. Our networks: Advocacy Network (DEAN) C A APPENDIX • Hispanic/LatinX Associate Network IMP • Lead change and innovation for our • Veterans Appreciation Network *FY21 data as of 01/30/2022. FY21 data represents global workforce, including full-time, part-time and temporary or seasonal company diversity practices • Voices (LGBTQ+) associates. Percentages exclude associates who declined to state gender or ethnicity. **National Retail Trade numbers calculated using • Provide support to their fellow associates Bureau of Labor Statistics data for 2021. Non-binary data not reported. 63 64
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