1 We partner with organisations all over the world to create opportunities for those from under-represented groups in the tech and digital industry Our DE&I programmes, activities Mental health and wellbeing and partnerships With working from home still common, In 2021, we initiated our Fellowship we are helping our people stay connected and Programme. This programme aims to increase awareness about mindfulness and empower exceptional students from the benefits of looking after their mental health. traditionally under-represented communities In Latin America, we provide mental health to leave their own mark in shaping the path support through Cuéntame.com. In the US, of technological innovation. Three students Monks can use the app Headspace as part of from historically black colleges and their benefits. In 2021, Media.Monks in Europe universities (HBCUs) formed the first cohort of introduced OpenUp – a platform that allows the programme. participants to work on their mental wellbeing. Media.Monks set up a Women Leadership Via OpenUp, our people can access a fast and Programme for all our ambitious women in our safe check-in to assess their mental health. (predominantly) male industry. In 2021, around The ability to turn off plays an important role 50 women from all over the world participated in both the mental and physical wellbeing of in this six-month training. This interactive our employees. programme is aimed at helping women Outlook progress in their careers, with the goal of more female representation at the top. We are committed to promoting diversity We also partner with other organisations all and inclusion internally but also externally, over the world to create opportunities for with the goal of our people representing the those from under-represented groups in the population diversity within each city office. tech and digital industry. We strengthened our We will continue with our practice of mandatory partnership with TechGrounds – a school for inclusivity training for everyone, as well as IT learning in the Netherlands with a focus on continuing to expand this training within our cultural and gender diversity. In 2021, we hired leadership, as well as launching the second four TechGrounders to join our team. year of our Fellowship and Women Leadership programmes. At Media.Monks, a variety of Employee For more on our sustainability and Resource Groups (ERGs) have been corporate responsibility performance 4 established over the years. S Melanin has and activities, see the ESG section at grown to be the largest ERG in Media.Monks, www.s4capital.com. with over 80 members and expected to grow up to 300 by the end of 2022. This global community creates a safe space where employees of colour can meet each other and talk about a variety of topics, with the aim to help each other thrive both professionally as well as personally and make sure that 4 everyone’s voice is heard. In 2021, S Melanin met with the S4Capital Board and our Executive Chairman, Sir Martin Sorrell, about what progress needs to be made and how we are working toward ensuring that our regional offices are reflective of each local population. S4Capital Annual Report and Accounts 2021 27