Training and Development

Developing a culture of personal growth is one of the ways we will succeed. Weyerhaeuser remains committed to regular training and development for our employees.

Nearly every employee receives some training each year. Opportunities vary by site and type of employee. For managers, we provide targeted training such as entry-level supervision, personal effectiveness and advanced leadership capability. Hourly employees typically participate in one to two days of training per year, usually focused on safety, technical and operational skills.

In 2008, excluding site-specific training, we held 117 enterprise-wide classes and 150 online or virtual classes, resulting in:

• More than 10,500 student days of education
• More than 27,000 employees taking at least one classroom or online-based course.

An example of training tied to business goals is the creation of more than 130 training course presentations, 800 job aides, and 120 process guides in support of a companywide supply chain initiative. In 2008, more than 2,800 users were trained to use the SAP supply chain system through these materials.

We also offer online training modules on more than 40 topics regarding environment, health and safety. In addition, all employees participate in ethics training on a regular basis.

Other training-related resources include tuition assistance, which is offered to employees who want to further their education in areas that meet company needs. The company also encourages mentoring.