Harmony Newsletter

1st edition

HARMONY

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E-Newsletter - 1st Edition - Q4 2021

WELCOME Pg. 1

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION Pg. 2 - 5

LEADERSHIP PERSPECTIVES Pg. 6

DEI GROUP INITIATIVES Pg. 7 - 9

AROUND US - CREATING AWARENESS Pg. 10 - 13

CORPORATE UPDATES Pg. 14 - 15

HARMONIC COMMUNITY Pg. 16 - 19

THANK YOU! Pg. 20

Contents

Hello Harmonic team,

Following the success of the APAC DEI Newsletter, we are pleased and excited to share with

you the first edition of an enhanced Harmonic Newsletter on DEI and social topics, extending

the audience to the global Harmonic team. This is an E-Newsletter by employees for employees

with the aim of keeping everyone informed of the various initiatives our employees are driving

within the company and in their communities. We aim to connect and create Harmony - do

tune in and become part of the evolving story.

Highlights in this edition include Corporate Updates, Leadership Perspective videos from Tim

Chu and Tony Berthaud, and a look at the DEI Group Initiatives over the past year.

Best regards,

Harmonic DEI Ambassadors

Welcome!

Following Patrick Harshman’s Internal Communication in June 2020, Harmonic has

established a company task force and seven Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Regional

Working Groups for dialogue and action.

At the corporate level, our corporate and DEI values have been highlighted on the

Harmonic website, and elicited team feedback including DEI sections in the latest Pulse

Surveys.

In parallel, the DEI Regional Working Groups have been pursuing both local and global

initiatives to reinforce our commitment to an inclusive and equitable workplace and to

have a positive impact on the communities in which we operate.

Harmonic recognizes Diversity, Equity & Inclusion as assets that enrich our lives and our

workplaces. As a recap, the concept of DIVERSITY includes recognizing and understanding

that each individual is unique. INCLUSION entails understanding, accepting, and respecting

our differences. Harmonic is committed to continuous improvement as a socially

responsible corporate citizen and creating and maintaining EQUITY in the workplace and

the communities that we touch.

Here is a selection of testimonials from some of the DEI working group team members

sharing what DEI in Harmonic means for them.

Diversity, Equity

& Inclusion

Joyce Quark. Sr. Field Marketing & Channel

Operations Manager (APAC Region).

The

diversity

at

Harmonic

is

definitely

phenomenal as we’ve people of different cultures,

genders, races, languages and experience. Our

team actively engages in sharing best practices

and exchanging ideas before implementing new

marketing initiatives. We are positive in our

approach to finding solutions that better our lives.

This encourages a healthy practice of respecting

our differences and works to bring us together in

the most conducive manner possible.

Swathi Balakrishna. Product Manager,

Back Office and Infrastructure (Head

Office)

Harmonic is a global company spread

across

different

geographies

where

people from different color, religions,

cultures and backgrounds come together

to build great competitive products.

Diversity is an essential factor to bring in

different points of view to cater to

different markets. For this it’s important

that everyone feels equal and respected,

irrespective of their background.

I have been with Harmonic for almost 8 years and I am grateful that I have been provided with

equal learning and growth opportunities. DEI is a great initiative by the company and provides

a platform to make a difference to the world. I wish to see more opportunities provided for

the underrepresented. Every DEI member has a story and I like how everyone wants to

contribute. It’s been an amazing year of identifying and prioritizing DEI goals for Harmonic. I

am proud of DEI and look forward to a more equal and inclusive world.

Vincent Chan. Sr. Director, Pre-Sales & Services

(APAC Region).

Harmonic provides an environment for the free and

open expression of ideas, opinions, and beliefs. As

I’m responsible for presales and services team in

APAC, I’ve seen this in action through my team. We

are passionate about our customers, our business

and our technology. We are open, we listen, we

value differences and collaborate with others

through sharing and brainstorming ideas so as to

implement processes that are seamless not only for

the sales team but also for our customers in Asia

Pacific.

Eirini Gerontidou Schneider. Senior Legal Director,

International Markets LL.M, eMBA (EMEA Region)

Participating in the Europe DEI Group is a very

interesting experience, as it gives me the

opportunity to get to know my colleagues under a

new perspective, to discover their beliefs and hear

their experiences. We all have a diverse cultural

background, live in different countries and cope

with distinct daily life realities, so sharing thoughts

and brainstorming about such wide topics as

diversity, equity and inclusion is a very enriching

experience. I strongly believe that Harmonic can

benefit from the talent that DEI project can unlock

and boost its growth potential.

As a pre-sales engineer, I was engaged with customers and stakeholders from different

countries of APAC, supported by my colleagues and management. Strong of this first

experience, I moved to Singapore, managing pre-sales and projects while interacting with a

wider community in and out of the company. I have never felt left aside, and I have always

been admiring of the support each and everyone is ready to bring to the rest of the team,

wherever they come from. Throughout my evolution in the company, I always felt everyone

was given equal chances and we were all driven by a common sense of belonging in the

workplace. This feeling continues now as a sales director, based in Sydney where I last

relocated while keeping strong ties with my peers in the rest of the APAC region and

interacting with new colleagues and partners. Working with diverse customers has helped

me understand, respect, and value other cultures. I take great pride in what I’m doing now

and am excited to continue to contribute to our success.

Stephane Barraud. Pre-Sales & Sales Director,

Oceania (APAC Region).

At Harmonic, everyone is given an equal opportunity

to learn, develop new skills, and explore different

career paths. I have been able to witness and confirm

this fact for the past 15 years, moving between

countries and departments in the company. Starting

as an intern in Beijing office, I had the opportunity to

integrate into a team where everyone welcomed my

different background, and where my colleagues

helped me discover a new culture and environment.

Leadership

Perspectives

Tim Chu providing his perspectives

on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

A conversation with Tony Berthaud

about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

Tim Chu (General Counsel & Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Head Office)

Tim lived internationally for many years, experiencing a variety of cultures, before moving to

San Francisco, and has now been with Harmonic for 8 years. Click on the video below to hear

about Tim's personal story and his take on diversity at Harmonic.

Tony Berthaud (Vice President, Sales and Video Services, APAC)

Tony has been living and working in the Asia Pacific region for over two decades, first in

China and currently in Singapore. Click on the video below to hear Tony sharing his

experiences in this multi-racial and multi-cultural region.

DEI Group

Initiatives

This is achieved by putting them in touch with employees for a co-training programme where

volunteer employees and refugees meet up regularly over a period of 6 months. The aim is

that both participants benefit from the programme. For the employee there is an opportunity

to share an intercultural experience and dialogue and feed the curiosity of diversity. For the

refugee there is a chance to practice the French language, learn about employment codes

and build a professional network. Harmonic is proud to have 4 volunteers taking part in this

programme. All volunteers have received their onboarding training and have been assigned

to a buddy refugee – we wish our colleagues and refugees a fruitful interaction.

The mission of "Elles Bougent" (Women in Action) is to increase gender diversity within

technology companies and demonstrate that scientific and technical professions are accessible

to women. The organization supports schoolgirls and female students by offering numerous

events such as job fairs, industrial site visits and testimonial speeches, tech challenges and

events held in secondary and high schools. At the heart of these events is the opportunity for

female mentors and young girls to meet.

Our French colleagues Isabelle Durupt, Valerie Dore, Anne-Sophie Harnois, Lila Huguenel and

Claudine Le Guen have joined as mentors. They have a few activities lined up such as talks and

presentations at schools, and supporting a ‘Hackathon’ kind of challenge (mixing female

sponsors and female students) that should be taking place in early 2022 – we will update you

on the initiative in a later E-Newsletter.

During October this year, some of our colleagues in the

France office joined the refugee support programme –

Kodiko.

The programme supports refugees in their professional

integration and their job search in their country of

refuge.

In October 2021, our colleagues in the Israel office launched their

new volunteer program called “Harmonic SEEDS” (with the motto

“Planting seeds for the future”). The goal of the program is to

engage with youth from low socio-economic backgrounds, expose

them to the high-tech world, and encourage interest and a potential

technological academic track in the near and far future.

HARMONIC "SEEDS"

Our volunteers engaged with a non-profit educational organization called Taasiyeda, who in

turn has connected them with a local high school near our Harmonic offices at Caesarea. With

Taasiyeda’s knowledge and according to the high school’s needs, a yearly plan was developed

that involves our volunteers in projects such as skills workshops, technological panels, tours at

our offices, a mini Hackathon, and more.

Pictured below is Israa Abu Ras, Project leader at Taasiyeda, who joined the kickoff meeting at

Harmonic. We thank and wish our colleagues all the best with this project!

Harmonic France are also working with “FACE” (Fight Against

Exclusion), a local association based near Rennes. Their

mission is to fight against any form of exclusion,

discrimination and poverty and encourage companies to

engage in social actions and enable professional inclusion.

Their target audience is middle/high schools, universities,

and unemployed people. FACE has several programs to raise

awareness about technical studies/jobs and connects with

local businesses in the area to offer mentorship and support.

In North America the DEI team have been busy

supporting a charity called Family Giving Tree in their

annual Back to School Drive, which involved supplying

a backpack full of essential school equipment to

children who cannot afford one.

In Harmonic France, 12 colleagues signed up

to a Buddy Programme where employees

support new hires as they ease into their

new roles, in a mentoring capacity.

The 12 buddies were awarded during a

special ceremony (with both buddy and

mentor) to thank them for their efforts and

contributions. Well done to all the mentors

and welcome to the new hires!

BUDDY PROGRAMME

Our colleagues in North America responded with great generosity to the task of supplying school

backpacks and monetary donations. With amazing results - $2,883 was raised in cash donations

(the goal was $750 !) and we gave 66 backpacks in total. Thanks to everyone involved – what a

success!

Other DEI projects that our team in North America are involved in are highlighted below:

• Partnering with Portland Women in Tech (PDXWIT) for community building and educational

mentorship programs.

.• Providing internship opportunities for Norfolk State University students – a public affiliate of

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU).

• Pursuing opportunities with the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME),

which provides scholarships and student grants in addition to offering a jobs board.

• Reaching out to local San Jose community groups to support them with financial opportunities,

volunteer activities, or educational events.

Around Us

INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE

ELIMINATION OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN 2021

The United Nations marks international days and weeks as occasions to educate the public

on issues of concern, to mobilize political will and resources to address global problems, and

to celebrate and reinforce the achievements of humanity. For this quarter, we would like to

highlight the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November

25 as a stark reminder of the prevalence of the most widespread crime against humanity.

DO YOU KNOW?

• 1 in 3 women and girls experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime, most

frequently by an intimate partner.

• Emerging data shows an increase in calls to domestic violence helplines in many countries

since the outbreak of COVID-19, the so-called “Shadow Pandemic”.

• 71% of all human trafficking victims worldwide are women and girls, and 3 out of 4 of

these women and girls are sexually exploited.

• The date was selected to honour the Mirabal sisters, three political activists from the

Dominican Republic who were brutally murdered in 1960 by order of the country’s ruler.

Creating Awareness

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WHY IT MUST BE ELIMINATED!

In general terms, Violence Against Women is any gender-based act of physical, sexual, or

psychological harm. This is the most widespread human rights violation in our world today and

remains largely unreported due to the associated shame and stigma. The dreadful

consequence of “violence against women and girls” is the effect on their psychological, sexual,

and reproductive health in all stages of their life. As an example, early setbacks to their

education puts them at a disadvantage to complete schooling and in later life can manifest as

restricted access to higher education and even translate into limited opportunities for jobs.

16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER-BASED

VIOLENCE

This annual international campaign runs from the International Day for the Elimination of

Violence against Women on November 25 until Human Rights Day on December 10, aiming to

rally individuals and organizations globally to call for the prevention and elimination of

gender-based violence. The United Nations Unite by 2030 to End Violence against Women

campaign calls for global actions to support these 16 Days of Activism. The campaign theme

for 2021 is “Orange the World: END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN NOW!”

FURTHER INFORMATION

Please see these links for further information, including action that you can take to help end

violence against women, an initiative to achieve gender equality, and more on International

Days.

Around Us

LOOKING BACK AT OUR AWARENESS CREATION

INITIATIVES DURING 2021

Creating Awareness

During the past year, we created &

distributed

4

newsletters

to

APAC

employees

to

share

knowledge

and

experiences and to start raising awareness

of DEI in the APAC region. This regional

initiative has now evolved into a global E-

Newsletter!

On International Women’s Day (IWD), 13 March 2021, Harmonic responded to the call to action as

part of our company’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative. We invited our employees to raise

their hand in solidarity with the #ChooseToChallenge movement and share a pledge. The internally

shared video was created following a phenomenal response globally. Collectively, we can all help

create an inclusive company and world. Remind yourself of our collective pledge with the video.

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Women in Engineering Day (INWED), 23 June 2021, an international awareness campaign

started in 2013 to “raise the profile of women in engineering and focus attention on the

amazing career opportunities available to girls in this exciting industry". We are proud to

recognize the talent and contributions of our women engineers throughout the company, and

our ongoing global drive to bring more female and diverse talent into Harmonic. View our

corporate post about INWED on LinkedIn as well as the LinkedIn posts from our Harmonic

France engineering and Alicante engineering teams.

The Europe DEI group supported the initiative of the

United Nations to raise awareness on May 21st, World

Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

at Harmonic. You can remind yourself of the message

by watching the video.

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Corporate Updates

UNCONSCIOUS BIAS TRAINING

Our Corporate Objectives for 2021 include continuous learning to “further improve

organization effectiveness and efficiency” and strengthening our Diversity, Equity and

Inclusion. To that end, HR rolled out Unconscious Bias training across the Company in the last

quarter. The aim was to help everyone at Harmonic build a foundation for a more inclusive

culture. All our employees have now completed the training and all new hires will be required

to also complete the foundation course as part of our compliance training for new hires.

STEP PROGRAM

In Q4 HR launched STEP (Starter Training & Employee

Portal), an online portal hosted on Confluence

providing a consistent onboarding experience to all

new hires regardless of where they are hired. Our

current colleagues and managers will also find useful

guides and tips. Click on the image to explore STEP.

DIVERSITY METRICS

Our baseline female representation gender metric ratio in May 2020 was 18%. Since then, our

global female population has increased by one percentage point. To date, we have maintained

the female representation of our workforce at 19%. Functions that are outperforming the

global ratio of 19% are Product Marketing, Marketing & Communications, Finance, Human

Resources and Legal. Operations, Manufacturing and IT, as a whole, are on par with the ratio.

Even though Global Sales & Video Services globally do not meet the 19% ratio of female

representation, it is the only function where female representation has grown by 3% YoY at

the end of Q3 2021.

All functions, hiring managers and their HR partners are reminded to ensure best effort to

source and interview 2 qualified diversity candidates for each job opening as we strive to

meet our internal objective of increasing female representation and other diversity.

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The Diversity Objectives, communicated during an internal company meeting in May 2021, are:

Support us in our recruitment efforts and finding the best talent for Harmonic by referring

candidates:

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Harmonic Community

SOCIAL EVENTS

Harmonic France organized a summer

lunch at the beginning of July and

another one after the summer holidays in

September. The objective was to spend a

good time together. With COVID-19, it has

been a long time since colleagues had the

opportunity to meet up. It was really

appreciated and contributed to re-

energizing relationships!

SUMMER LUNCH

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WAR GAME

In our Hong Kong office, a group of colleagues got together to participate in a ‘war game’ in

August. Through a variety of shooting training, colleagues had the opportunity to improve their

self-leadership and teamwork spirit and develop their personal growth. In order to succeed at

the game, they needed to emphasize speed; team members cooperation to reduce the casualty

rate of teammates; establish offensive goals, such as saving hostages, destroying the enemy, or

subduing the enemy; clearly understanding the compartment of the room and when attacking

different rooms. In the process, students can personally experience some skills and attitudes

that are difficult to master outside the ‘classroom’, to achieve the goal of all-round development.

We are sure it was great fun!

Harmonic France colleagues are a sporty bunch!

As soon as they have an opportunity, they build

Harmonic teams for sports events, especially for

running races. In October, Rennes held an official

race and Harmonic had two teams participating.

Our colleagues have previously participated and

were ranked 2nd in the Company challenge

performance! Our colleagues are looking forward

to knowing the 2021 ranking! Congratulations

everyone – great result!

Not only do our colleagues in France do running

events but they also have the chance to

participate every lunchtime of the week in a

physical activity session with coaches (fitness,

boxing, running, yoga). The aim is to encourage

colleagues to move and take care of their health.

We are sure this is very much appreciated!

HARMONIC FRANCE

SPORTS EVENTS

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VIRTUAL BREAKFAST

Over

the

last

several

months

Harmonic France have organized HR

virtual breakfasts to keep up contact

with colleagues, create a social

dynamic and to know the state of

mind of French employees.

FOOD BANK

In the UK, our colleagues are busy collecting food

for the local food bank in Farnborough (near the

office) as part of the UK outreach efforts to

support the vulnerable in our community,

focusing particularly on foods required for

homeless people to transition into their new

accommodation.

DISABILITY CONFIDENT COMMITTED

Harmonic UK Ltd. has been awarded the Disability Confident

Committed certification from the UK Government. Disability

Confident is creating a movement of change, encouraging

employers to think differently about disability and take action to

improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people.

For Harmonic, this will mean taking more action to incorporate

digital accessibility, in the ways we work with each other and

also in our hiring process, to ensure disabled candidates are

given equal opportunities to join Harmonic. We plan on ensuring

language about accessibility are integrated into our job adverts,

to ensure candidates know we can make adjustments such as

larger font for visually-impaired candidates and any other

requirements they might request.

RECYCLED FACE MASKS

In the UK and in France, our colleagues are also supporting

the recycling of face masks into useful objects. Large bins

are available in both locations for colleagues to deposit

their face masks in once they’ve used them for the day.

The bins are collected, and the used masks are recycled

into chairs, tables, shelters, planters and more! Check out

the links for more information: Reworked (UK) and France

3 (France).

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