Lowe’s is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where women associates can build thriving careers. High-pot women associates can avail of programs such as developing engineering women’s careers and aspiring leadership experience to train, upskill and prepare for management positions. Amidst various other opportunities for career growth, the Do-It-Herself returnship program onboarded more than 18 women since 2021. Women can also benefit from support groups and global knowledge-sharing sessions. In terms of wellness, expecting mothers can avail of the Bring-Her-Back program for personalized support through pre-maternity, maternity, and re-integration into work post- maternity. Women can avail of maternity leave of 26 weeks and creche benefits when they return, alongside flexible work schedules. Those on the journey to become parents can avail of differentiated leaves for surrogacy and adoption along with support through infertility treatment, miscarriage and tubectomy. As a result of strong policies and carefully designed initiatives, the gender ratio at Lowe’s stands at 33% - much higher than the industry average.