b"& ONBOARDING RETENTIONFollowing a multi-pronged recruiting strategy, which includes sourcing diverse candidate pools, new hires participate in an onboarding program that includes an introduction to the Banks culture.RETAINING TALENT NEW HIRE AMBASSADOR PROGRAMRetentionstrategiesincludeespousingaAt the time of hire, new employees receive culture that inspires loyalty and trust throughdetailed information regarding the New Hire ongoing communication of the organization'sAmbassador Program. New employees are strategic initiatives and executive roundtableassigned an ambassador who extends the discussions.TheBanksleadershipdevel- integration process beyond the typical new opment programs and opportunities offeredhireorientationexperience.Thisprogram throughOFBUniversityhelpensurethatfocuses on integrating new employees into motivated individuals have the opportunity forthe Bank by assigning them to an ambassa-continuousimprovement.Employeeseachdor. The ambassador will provide support to maintain a Professional Development Actionensure that new employees feel welcomed, Plan and participate in regular performanceprepared,engaged,andareofftoagood evaluation and growth opportunities. start.SUMMERINTERNSHIP PROGRAMIn 2021, OceanFirst Bank welcomed 14 interns to the Red Bank, NJ headquarters for a 12-week internshipexperiencespanningeightdepartments:Accounting,InternalAudit,Credit,Human Resources, Information Security, Risk Management, Project Development, and Treasury Manage-ment. Intern Managers provided interns with objectives and projects to complete throughout the summer.Internsparticipatedinorganizedactivitiessuchasorientation,executiveroundtables, networking boot camp, volunteer events, and a conclusion ceremony. 40 INTERNS HAVE COMPLETED 78% DIVERSITY AMONG 50% OF INTERNS WERE OUR PROGRAM SINCE 2019INTERNS IN 2021 FEMALE IN 2021HUMAN CAPITAL REPORT15"