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1Some of the benefits and offerings across our locations include, but are not limited to, the 2following:3— Company medical care and regular preventive medical check-ups free of charge4— Medical check-ups and range of associated benefits for new joiners5— Ergonomics and accident prevention programs6— An online portal covering health, wellbeing, nutrition and work-life balance 7— Country-specific annual health weeks with associated webinars and training8— Health and psychologist providers who employees can contact on an anonymous basis9— Fundraising events for mental health regional charities of the year10— Drop-in clinics and webinars on mental health facilitated by our People Engagement Groups11— Meditation sessions to bring mindfulness to the workspace12Hybrid Working Model Guidelines13We recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance and this year we reaffirmed our 14commitment to our hybrid working model guidelines across the globe which give us greater 15flexibility in meeting the needs of our clients, the firm, and our employees.16In most instances, for employees who choose to opt-in to this model, our hybrid working 17guidelines give the opportunity to work from home depending on their functional role and 18regulatory requirements – which may vary across regions.19Employee Development20GRI 404-221Our approach to employee training is to create a proactive learning and development 22environment that supports business performance and personal growth. We approach training 23on the basis that learning happens according to the 70-20-10 model: 70% is learning on the 24job, 20% is social learning, and 10% is formal learning. All employees take responsibility for 25their development and this is supported via access to various channels, resources, and tools, 26as described below.27LearningHub and Corporate Curriculum28Following the successful pilot of our LearningHub last year, we leveraged functionality to 29build out various learning pathways specific to Asset Management and ESG as well as 30learning plans that support our Leadership Kompass behaviours.31In addition, we launched a Corporate Curriculum including a series of virtual training sessions 32and self-study eLearnings focused on our employees’ personal development. We offer these 33opportunities for learning through a new monthly newsletter, highlighting pre-selected self-34study eLearnings, articles and videos promoting a “skill of the month”. Employees can access 35these learning highlights on our LearningHub.36The LearningHub platform, powered by artificial intelligence, will remain our golden source 37for employee online learning, and we plan to expand its capabilities in the future. 38ESG39ESG-related training has been another core area of focus, offering a wide range of 40development measures, from online training to certification. Currently we have 329 active 41employees who are Certified Environmental, Social and Governance Analysts (European 42Federation of Financial Analysts Associations Certified ESG Analyst®). We also launched an 43ESG Educational Framework series open to all employees on ESG-related topics. 44Total Performance and Career Development Planning45We continued to support employees and managers during the year with assistance in 46understanding our performance management approach and process. The process takes place 47at the beginning of the year and involves planning professional development and providing 48meaningful and effective feedback throughout the year and as part of the year-end process. 49We offered training throughout the year to support each of these activities. 50Leadership Development51In 2023, we launched our DWS Leadership Kompass. This defines a set of eight behaviours 52expected from our leaders: 53— Encourage Solutions, 54— Take the Client Perspective, 55— Show Excellence through Expertise, 56— Collaborate to Make Others Successful, 57— Champion Accountability, 58— Promote a Sense of Belonging, 59— Seek and Own Feedback, 60— Invest Time to Lead and Inspire. 61In addition to setting the leadership standard for our firm, the Leadership Kompass 62establishes an understanding of how we practice and live effective leadership every day. 63        64To our Shareholders Summarised 65Management Report66Consolidated 67Financial Statements Compensation Report Corporate Govern-68ance Statement69Supplementary 70Information DWS 2023 Annual Report71 72Our Responsibility7341 Entrepreneurial Spirit