Education Assistance

The USG Education Assistance Program is designed to encourage self-development to enhance current performance and assist in preparing for future opportunities. The Corporation will provide tuition refunds for approved graduate and undergraduate tuition, books and registration fees.

Short Term Education Plan

The Short Term Education Program provides for the enrollment at the Corporation’s request of selected management, professionals or sales personnel in designated education courses, generally of two weeks or less duration, offered by colleges, universities, The American Management Association and other technical or professional associations.

Company Sponsored Training

USG sponsors a variety of education and training programs of general interest throughout the Company to develop employees to their full potential, realize individual aspirations and meet organization and business needs.

Performance Appraisal & Development (PA&D)

This annual performance review/management development program is essential to the development, recognition and reward of employees as well as achievement of key business plans and objectives.

Career Opportunities Program

The Career Opportunities Program encourages employee involvement in career development and planning by providing information about promotional opportunities and allowing employees to apply for positions that become available throughout the organization. Positions are posted on USG’s Intranet.

Employee Relocation Program

USG encourages employees to accept new positions by providing a competitive and extensive program of assistance, allowance and reimbursement to facilitate employees that relocate with the Company. Significant items include a settle in allowance, reimbursements for a house hunting trip(s), temporary living expenses, real estate listing fees, closing costs and moving expenses.

Incentive Programs

Virtually every USG employee participates in one of the Corporation or subsidiary annual incentive programs. The purpose of these plans is to enhance the spirit of teamwork and to further encourage employees to contribute to and share in the positive performance achievements of their company.

Business Travel Accident Insurance

When traveling on corporate business, employees are protected by additional accidental death and dismemberment insurance with a benefit of up to four times the employees annual salary amount. This coverage is also provided at no cost to the employee.