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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Medline strives to build a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion where everyone can thrive and where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We believe tapping into the richness of our employees’ diversity allows us to develop innovative solutions for our customers, who themselves represent a diverse group in the U.S. and around the world.

Greater diversity is also connected to stronger business results. Gartner research reveals that “differences of age, ethnicity, gender and other dimensions foster high performance.” Furthermore, 75% of organizations with frontline decision-making teams that reflect a diverse and inclusive culture will exceed their financial targets, according to recent studies.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Team

Our growing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) team focuses on the strategic development of goals, initiatives, policies and programs that ensure diversity, equity and inclusion are incorporated into everything we do at Medline.

Mission: To enhance our work culture to make Medline the employer of choice for top talent.

The DEI team has identified priorities within strategic focus areas including culture, hire, engage and retain top talent, inclusive leadership and business enhancement. Through these endeavors, the team looks forward to introducing more initiatives designed to build diversity and inclusion at Medline.

Self-Identification initiative

The DEI team introduced a feature on MyMedline allowing employees to self-identify multiple facets of their identity including: race and ethnicity, veteran status, LGBTQ+ status and disability status. The Self-ID program is voluntary and optional, and the data shared will only be available in aggregate form.

This is an important step in enhancing our inclusive environment by better understanding our workforce. The aggregate information will help shape employee policies, programs and initiatives by:

• providing insights about our employee demographics

• helping the company implement policies that attract, grow and support our diverse workforce

• enabling us to measure our progress within diverse communities

All U.S.-based Medline employees can choose to make changes to their profiles by visiting the MyMedline portal on the Source, or speaking with their HRBP. Changes can be made at any time. If an employee changes their mind and no longer wants to self-identify, they may go back in and delete any info previously submitted. Please contact your manager or HRBP if you need instructions and/or assistance in accessing the portal or making updates.

We invite you to self-identify to the extent that you are comfortable— whether that is sharing some or all aspects of your identity that make you unique.

Employee Resource Groups

Medline is proud to have seven Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s),— and more to come. ERG’s are voluntary, employee-led groups that foster a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with our mission, values, and goals. ERGs can enhance the company’s recruitment, retention, development and engagement by building community and a sense of belonging. belonging. They also offer employees a dedicated space to build stronger connections and get involved in cultural, educational, and outreach activities that support their professional development.

All ERGs are open to all employees who are supportive of the mission of the ERG and want to enhance the inclusive culture at Medline.

ALMA A Latinx Medline Alliance

We attract, retain, engage and celebrate Hispanic and Latinx diversity to enhance Medline’s success.

“ALMA gives an ethnically connected group of individuals the opportunity to share culture, drive community involvement, and increase recruitment and retention while enriching ally awareness and relationships with the Medline team.”

—Marguerite Galvez, VP Finance Shared Services, ALMA Co-Chair

APA Asian Pacific American

We create and cultivate an inclusive, supportive and safe work environment for all Asian Pacific American employees.

“APA talent is such a large part of Medline’s success in the US and globally, with more than 1,000 colleagues in India, China, Vietnam, and Japan. We’re excited to serve our mission and vision for our members and allies and to build more bridges and open more doors within Medline.”

—Mark Chua, VP Division, and Candice Xu, VP Product Mgmt, APA Co-Chairs.

BEN Black Employee Network

We support the recruitment, retention and development of Black employees.

“Being a sponsor of the BEN ERG is my favorite activity at Medline. The ERGs give me new energy, enthusiasm and a reason to connect.”

—Alex Liberman, General Counsel, G&A, Executive Sponsor

DAAA Disability Awareness & Action Alliance

We cultivate a work environment where members of the disability community are connected, represented, empowered and valued.

LGBTQ+

We create a welcoming, safe and supportive environment for the LGBTQ+ community.

“The creation of the LGBTQ+ ERG at Medline has meant the world to me. I have always felt accepted at Medline in my 14-year career here, but seeing how Medline has really stepped up to create an inclusive space for everyone in the community, really says a lot about who we are as a company today and how we’ll be in the future.”

—Erin Turner, VP Corporate Accounts, LGBTQ+ ERG Co-Chair

M-VET Medline Veteran Engagement Team

We cultivate an environment of respect and appreciation for the skills and experience of our Veteran employees.

“The Veteran’s ERG is a fantastic way to engage our proud community of employee veterans, to support and encourage each other through sharing experiences, veteran recruitment, career development, professional growth, and retention.”

Women’s ERG (WERG)

We foster a culture where women are valued, promoted and recognized.

“There are so many strong, resilient, vulnerable, and powerful women in our lives and at Medline. We are excited to build a network where we get to know one another, find new friends and allies, and celebrate each other’s accomplishments, development, growth and contributions to Medline’s business and the community.”

Amanda Nerwin and Emily Somers, WERG Co-Chairs

“I’m so proud that we have launched an ERG focused on Disability Awareness and Action. Disability inclusion, especially at work, is so very important. Challenges due to disabilities impact so many of us at work, home, and in our community. This ERG will provide a great resource to support all Medline team members faced with these challenges. We look forward to creating a culture at Medline where people with disabilities, and those who support them, are accepted and feel comfortable.”

—Steve Brody, Group President, G&A, Executive Sponsor

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Schneider, Group President, Executive Sponsor