CHICAGO (News release) -- USG Corporation has been named a 2018 'Top Workplace' by the Detroit Free Press and the San Diego Union-Tribune.

USG received these awards as a result of its employees' responses to a survey about company leadership, communication, career opportunities, working environment, managerial skills, pay and benefits.

"We are proud to be recognized by our employees as a Top Workplace again this year. Our people are the foundation of our success and we remain committed to investing in opportunities for our employees to continuously learn, grow and thrive at USG," said Brian Cook, executive vice president and chief administrative officer, USG Corporation. "We strive to foster an innovative and inclusive culture and this honor is a testament to the contributions of our incredible workforce who have made USG an industry leader."

This marks the fifth year that the Detroit Free Press has named USG as a 'Top Workplace' in Michigan, and the second year the company has received the award in San Diego from The San Diego Union-Tribune. The Top Workplaces program is administered annually by independent research firm Energage, in partnership with 30 of the most prestigious publications in the country. For more information about the Top Workplaces lists and Energage, visit www.topworkplaces.com and www.energage.com.