COMMERCIAL METALS COMPANY 2015-2016 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 31 communications and collaborating in a changing world. •  Kicked off a 3-part Leadership Development program in Poland in 2015 that builds understanding and capabilities of new managers in the areas of change management, effective communication strategies and performance management. •  Improved tracking for training courses, including safety and code of conduct training, through our Learning Management System (LMS). Our LMS offers a variety of training courses, including online courses that are available to employees across the organization, and helps us track and assess whether employees are up-to-date on the training they need. LMS drives greater transparency and accountability at all levels within CMC. Total Rewards •  Continued providing a comprehensive benefits program. We strive to be competitive in our industry with compensation, including providing a comprehensive benefits program. •  Saw employee participation in our 401K program remain constant at 93 percent (from 2014 to 2016) but the average deferral rate increased from six to seven percent, a portion of which CMC matches. •  Contributed $227,536 towards the reimbursement of tuition over 2015 and 2016, and awarded 130 scholarships to children of CMC employees. •  Continued to provide employees in all locations with round-the-clock access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a free, confidential source for information, referrals and counseling for our employees and their families. • Maintained our Know Your Numbers campaign designed to support employees who want to proactively improve their health and wellness in areas such as weight loss, smoking cessation, preventative screening and more. • Implemented company-funded private health care in Poland in 2016 in addition to the public services that are available to all citizens. The goal of the program is to ensure faster access for medical examinations and appointments with medical specialists when needed. We strive to be competitive in our industry with compensation, including providing a comprehensive benefits program. $227,536 given in tuition reimbursements to CMC employees over 2015 and 2016