2021 Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Report

Collective Bargaining (102-41)

Supplemental voluntary benefits to support overall wellbeing are available in some regions. For example, eligible U.S. employees have access to “A Healthier You,” a robust program that provides tools and incentives to help employees reach their physical, emotional and financial goals. In addition, eligible U.S.-based employees have access to the following: > Up to eight free counseling sessions though SupportLinc, an enhanced Employee Assistance Program and confidential resource to address mental health, including support for new parents returning to work. > Virtual, text-based primary care through 98point6. > Emergency back-up care through Care.com at a reduced co-pay. > Paid parental leave for birth or adoption of child. > Personalized member support through Progyny, with more than 900 fertility specialists for all paths to parenthood (available to certain medical plan participants). Services include, but are not limited to, in vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI) and egg freezing. As another example, in 2021 our UK office enacted a miscarriage policy to better support employees affected by miscarriage and provided guidance for managers who have someone on their team who is dealing with this event. In some regions and countries, benefits intranet sites provide tools, webinars and videos on diet and exercise, mindfulness, financial planning, remote working and much more to support both the physical and mental health of our employees. Content is updated regularly to reflect the latest learnings.

Globally, Cushman & Wakefield respects the rights of its employees to join labor organizations or refrain from doing so and follows all applicable laws. We also comply with wage and hour laws and fair labor practices for our employees in the jurisdictions in which we operate. Country- and service line-specific policies and handbooks are available to help employees navigate their employment rights. In 2021, approximately 16% of our employees in Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, the U.S. and Vietnam were covered by collective bargaining agreements. Health benefits are critical to our employees’ physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing and are a part of our firm’s strategy to create a high-performance, inclusive culture. Our benefits are focused on ensuring the overall wellbeing of our employees, including offering a variety of benefits programs; communicating with employees about their options for benefits selections; providing an infrastructure for employees to easily access information about benefits; measuring use and effectiveness of programming; and advocating for employees’ specific needs. Our benefits professionals also evaluate, select and manage relationships with vendor partners. Healthcare and other benefits vary by region, country or service line and are aligned with applicable laws and regulations. Employee Benefits (103-2, 103-3, 403-6)

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