At TJX, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment to help our Associates feel welcome, valued, and engaged is core to how we operate. We aim to support our large, global, and complex workforce in a variety of ways and offer benefit packages that are competitive in the markets where we operate and align with the talent needs of our business. We have a range of well-being programs across our global business focused on physical, financial, and emotional wellness.

We believe providing well-being programs that help support our Associates in and outside of work can assist us in attracting and retaining top talent, meeting the diverse needs of our workforce, and promoting a healthier and happier workforce. We continually review our programs and look for ways to enhance our offerings to best support our Associates.

Below are a variety of examples of the types of benefits and resources available to our Associates. Benefits and resources, and applicable eligibility terms, vary across our geographic operations based on location, position, hours worked, length of employment, and other factors. Examples shown here may not be available to all Associates.

Examples of Benefits & Resources in the U.S.¹

Physical: Medical, dental, and vision plans; comprehensive fertility coverage and transgender inclusive healthcare benefits under medical plans; domestic partner health coverage; resources for women’s health and family planning; travel benefit for medical services when not available within 100 miles of home; diabetes support; access to telehealth services; access to cancer care coordination resources; smoking cessation program; fitness reimbursement.

Financial: 401(k) company match; life insurance and disability coverage; life insurance, disability, and retirement benefit coverage for domestic partners; accident and critical illness insurance; scholarship program; Associate discount at all of our retail banners; childcare discount; cell phone discounts; adoption and surrogacy assistance; pet insurance; legal insurance; discounts on home and auto insurance; access to educational resources on financial topics and a financial wellbeing platform including tools for debt management, budgeting, and financial planning.

Emotional: Employee Assistance Program (EAP); access to no-cost counseling sessions; paid time off, including paid parental leave, paid bereavement leave (including for pregnancy loss), and paid sick time (find more information on paid sick time policies at TJX here); domestic partner coverage under paid time off policies; access to medical and personal leaves of absence; digital mental health support; access to educational resources covering topics such as new and expectant parent support, stress reduction, and support for caregivers.

Examples of Benefits & Resources Globally¹

In other regions where we operate, a variety of benefits and resources are made available to Associates to support their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Some examples include access to scholarship and tuition assistance programs, virtual live and on-demand fitness services, and a variety of tools and educational sessions that support mental health and self-care at TJX Canada; support for men’s health and women’s health, including a focus on menopause, and access to resources supporting mental health and cancer awareness at TJX Europe; dedicated support for pregnancy loss and access to a healthcare app that offers consultations with expert practitioners on specialized healthcare topics in the U.K. and Ireland; a range of support through private medical insurance options in mainland Europe, where applicable; and a recently enhanced paid parental leave policy and access to educational resources focused on enhancing Associate well-being at TJX Australia.