At USG People the main factors enabling success are the people who work here – and their commitment and dedication. The total of their qualities and their attitudes creates the very special business philosophy at USG People. The men and women who work here care for each other and for the shared organisation.

USG People is very aware of the importance of the people factor in the organisation - and this was the basis underlying its corporate human resources policy. This policy is an integral part of the company’s general strategic business policy.

Based on this awareness USG People has formulated group-wide human resources policy and in turn this is an integral part of overall corporate strategic policy.

For many years the managers of our operating companies have worked to translate the seemingly abstract, human resources policy objective of: ‘creating conditions to retain motivated, qualified personnel in the long-term’ into practice. To do this they enjoy a wide measure of autonomy. Implementing a successful human resources policy in a highly diverse business like USG People demands a differential approach.

Embedding the shared package of standards, values and attitudes to work is most important. Key concepts like result-orientation, enthusiasm, integrity, mutual respect and a sense of humour fit us perfectly. These are not empty slogans, and in no way is seeked for a monoculture. Ongoing success in a fast changing marketplace demands that an organization stays creative and welcoming to change. To realize this one needs different types of people and sub-cultures who - self-evidently - work from shared standards and values.

The managers at our operating companies seek the right balance between individual and collective interests, based on personal competencies and company-wide aspirations. Human resources management within USG People is anything but a monologue by management but rather an ongoing dialogue between all levels of the organization.