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1 Building Better Health 2015 WELLNESS CHAMPION ROLE OVERVIEW APPLIES TO U.S. ExCEPT GUAM, PUERTO RICO AnD U.S. VIRGIn ISLAnDS

2 Dear Wellness Champion: Our Building Better Health (BBH) wellness program has been a part our culture for more than 30 years. I hope you are proud to be a Wellness Champion and understand the value you bring to our Company. You were selected as the Wellness Champion because you are viewed as an associate who lives our values, demonstrates strong leadership skills and is enthusiastic about living a healthy lifestyle. We are counting on you to help educate and motivate associates to live a healthier lifestyle by promoting and implementing our Company s highly effective, convenient and low-cost or free wellness programs. While engaging associates in their overall well-being, you can help us live our values, improve productivity, decrease health care costs and become the No.1 Customer Service Retailer in the world. In 2014, Wellness Champions did a great job engaging associates to use our wellness programs. Examples include: 152k participants in our annual Home Depot Health Challenge Reached nearly 20,000 enrollments in our Quit for Life Tobacco Cessation Program 50k participants in our free on-site flu shot program 295k associates registered to use the Associate Discount Program with more than $10.9M saved by associates 5k Back-Up Dependent Care uses 41k Financial Engines members 100k participants in the Hidden Health Risk Screening With your help, we will have another impactful year and will continue to see inspiring improvements in our associates financial and physical well-being. We appreciate your commitment to our Company and our associates. Thank you for all that you do! In good health, Tim Crow EVP, Human Resources

Overview of serving as a WELLNESS CHAMPION YOUR ROLE Use your Company-approved two hours per week on the clock throughout 2015 to educate and motivate Store 564 creates their own FUN RUN to

lifestyle by promoting and implementing the wellness programs and activities our Company offers as outlined in this overview.

Many chronic illnesses and diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancers can be prevented by modifying lifestyle choices and incorporating these important messages into daily routines.

YOUR REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES/ROLE DESCRIPTION If you are not already registered, register as the Wellness Champion after being selected by your HR contact and ensuring you have your supervisor s

3 Overview of serving as a WELLNESS CHAMPION YOUR ROLE Use your Company-approved two hours per week on the clock throughout 2015 to educate and motivate Store 564 creates their own FUN RUN to associates to take steps toward living a healthy celebrate the 2014 Health Challenge! lifestyle by promoting and implementing the wellness programs and activities our Company offers as outlined in this overview. Encourage associates to focus on these key prevention areas: eat well, be physically active, stay tobacco free, get screened and immunized, reduce stress and be financially fit. Many chronic illnesses and diseases, such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancers can be prevented by modifying lifestyle choices and incorporating these important messages into daily routines. In addition, positive lifestyle changes can reduce stress, allowing associates to feel happier and more energized to do the things they enjoy. YOUR REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES/ROLE DESCRIPTION If you are not already registered, register as the Wellness Champion after being selected by your HR contact and ensuring you have your supervisor s approval for the role on livetheorangelife.com/wellnesschampion. You can view a list of current Wellness Champions at this same site. Be sure your location s associates know that you are the on-site Wellness Champion and that they can look to you as a go-to associate for all things wellness related. Create a supportive wellness environment at your location. Receive the Wellness Champion Playbook mailed to your location via the monthly Store/Location Communication Kit. Promote and implement the approved wellness focus areas, programs and activities communicated to you in the Wellness Champion Playbook. Become familiar with all wellness programs offered to our associates as listed in this overview and available on livetheorangelife.com. Map out a Home Depot Mile track at your location for associates to use before work, after work or while on official break. This is a great way to offer a free, convenient resource for associates to incorporate 30 minutes of physical activity into their day even if it is broken down into smaller increments throughout the day. Use a roller wheel to map the track. Each quarter, nominate at least one associate in your location who sets and meets a health goal for the wellness recognition apron patch by completing the nomination form on livetheorangelife.com/ wellnesschampion. 1

Participate in Wellness Champion conference calls (information will be included in future Wellness Champion Playbooks). Join the BBH Warehouse Group at thdwarehouse.

4 Participate in Wellness Champion conference calls (information will be included in future Wellness Champion Playbooks). Join the BBH Warehouse Group at thdwarehouse.com to learn what other Wellness Champions are doing and to share ideas. Complete the quarterly Wellness Champion survey at livetheorangelife.com/wellnesschampion by the deadlines each quarter and complete all the required activities outlined in the monthly kit materials and in this overview.! Follow your required responsibilities in order to maintain your role as the Wellness Champion. WELLNESS CHAMPION RESOURCES Store/Location Communication Kits The kits sent to each location during the last week of the month will include the monthly Wellness Champion Playbook outlining the Wellness Champion responsibilities and themes for the month. Please check with your location manager or HR contact at the end of each month to get your Wellness Champion materials from the kit. livetheorangelife.com/wellnesschampion For information specific to serving as a Wellness Champion. livetheorangelife.com For information about the many benefits offered to our associates. Please familiarize yourself with this website and help drive associates there for benefit and resource awareness. You also can use this website for content in your ongoing promotion activities. The Warehouse Use the BBH Warehouse Group to learn more about wellness topics and what other Wellness Champions are doing at their locations at thdwarehouse.com. If associates approach you with personal benefit questions, please direct them to the Benefits Choice Center at BUDGET The HR Benefits team sets the budget for the BBH programs available to our associates. Field locations do not have a budget for BBH and should not create any purchase requisitions or submit any invoices. 2

PROGRAMS NOT APPROVED (Note: this is not a complete list) On-site blood/marrow drives. On-site health screenings outside of Company-coordinated Hidden Health Risk Screenings.

Allowed programs include the on-site flu shot program, Hidden Health Risk Screenings and Weight Watchers at Work where offered. On-site programs such as massage therapy, CPR classes, etc.

com or 770-384-3139, or contact your store/location s District Human Resource Manager or HR Contact. The Wellness Champion role is an approved hourly captainship post per Project Simple.

5 PROGRAMS NOT APPROVED (Note: this is not a complete list) On-site blood/marrow drives. On-site health screenings outside of Company-coordinated Hidden Health Risk Screenings. On-site programs/resources, including physicians, chiropractors, personal trainers, CPR classes, etc., not coordinated through the Store Support Center. Allowed programs include the on-site flu shot program, Hidden Health Risk Screenings and Weight Watchers at Work where offered. On-site programs such as massage therapy, CPR classes, etc. (except for the annual Seasonal Flu Prevention Program, Hidden Health Risk Screenings and Weight Watchers at Work). MORE INFORMATION AND QUESTIONS Contact Katy Maclaga at Katy_Maclaga@homedepot.com or , or contact your store/location s District Human Resource Manager or HR Contact. The Wellness Champion role is an approved hourly captainship post per Project Simple. WELLNESS SUCCESS STORY SMALL CHANGES, BIG RESULTS Dee has participated in the Health Challenge for years, but she decided to take it seriously in She added more servings of fruits and vegetables to her diet, began drinking more water and took her dog on longer walks. By making these simple changes, Dee lost 30 pounds in five months. Today, Dee has lost an additional 10 pounds and continues to eat healthy. Her fellow associates like to check out the lunch she brings to the store every day one of her recipes is featured in the 2015 Healthy Living Cookbook. Dee is thrilled: It has been noticed in the store, by associates and customers. I feel so much better. Dee, Store 2759 Thank you Home Depot. I can't wait for the health screening, to see how my results have changed! 3

6 Benefits available to THE HOME DEPOT ASSOCIATES Eligibility for the following benefits may depend on employment status, physical location and years of service with the Company. Visit livetheorangelife.com to learn more about these benefits. Health Care Plans Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage (full-time only) Dental Coverage Vision Coverage Indemnity Plans Healthy Living FREE RESOURCES Healthy Living Programs Quit for Life Tobacco Cessation Program Employee Assistance Program My Orange Life Chat Annual Home Depot Health Challenge Hidden Health Risk Screening (free for full-time Home Depot medical plan enrollees) Free On-site Flu Shots Health Care Resources Doctor Consultations by Phone or Video Best Doctors Medical Second Opinion Program (free for Home Depot medical plan enrollees) INCENTIVES Healthy Living Credit (full-time associates enrolled in a Home Depot medical plan only) DISCOUNTS Health Discounts (e.g., Weight Watchers, gym memberships) Through Home Depot Discount Site Through Medical Plans Prescription Drug Discounts Financial Protection Plans Life Insurance Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage Disability Coverage Spending Accounts (full-time hourly and salaried associates only) Financial Future Plans FutureBuilder 401(k) Savings Plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan (15% discount) Online Personal Finance Center Additional Benefits and Programs Adoption Assistance (associates with at least one year of service) Associate Discounts Auto and Home/Renters Insurance Back-up Dependent Care (associates with at least one year of service) Care Direct/Sittercity College Coach Commuter Benefits Homer Awards Health Advocate Health Savings Account (full-time associates enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan only) Home Protection Identity Theft Protection Critical Illness Protection Plan Financial Engines Investment Advice Ayco s Money in Motion Program 529 Plan Savings Tools Matching Gift Program MetLaw Paid Vacation (service requirements apply) Purchasing Power Program (available to associates with at least one year of service and 1,000 hours in any year) Road Companion Success Sharing The Homer Fund Tuition Reimbursement (associates with at least one year of service) Veterinary Pet Insurance 4

School Employee Health and Well-being Needs and Interest Survey

School Employee Health and Well-being Needs and Interest Survey This is an anonymous survey to better understand the specific health and well-being needs and interests of all school staff. We are seeking