Common core elements that define the work experience at Alliance Data and in our lines of business include: TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT – extensive online and on‑site structured training designed to fit associates’ schedules and career aspirations, as well as tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for innovative project work and to explore different career paths HEALTH AND WELLNESS – we prioritize all dimensions of health and wellness, with programs that include health checks, fitness reimbursement, on‑site fitness centers, employee assistance programs, stress reduction classes, sabbaticals, flexible work arrangements, and, as of health clinic VIBRANT, OPEN CULTURE – we act on associate feedback and create programs and communications that exemplify our values, build a sense of community, and help people make the connection between their roles and the overall success of the company DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION – we believe that each individual provides a valuable perspective on how we serve our clients and drive our business, and have implemented processes to nurture, develop, and utilize these different points of view GIVING BACK – giving back to the community is important to our associates and we support their efforts through a variety of programs including hands‑on and skills‑based volunteerism, as well as volunteer time‑off protocols and a flexible matching gifts program DATA-DRIVEN PEOPLE PRACTICES Data and analytics drive our business and they’re increasingly driving our people practices as well.