People are our most vital asset. The individual and collective contributions of Ball employees at all levels are essential to our success. To attract and retain exceptional people, Ball aims to provide an exceptional work environment. We have a corporate philosophy that respects and values our people and is rich in culture from our 130-year history. We work to identify and hire qualified applicants who can meet the evolving challenges we face as a company, and to provide them with benefits and employment practices that encourage and enable them to behave like an owner – one of our Five Keys to Success.

We encourage employees to act as owners by providing competitive compensation and benefits, an inclusive and challenging work environment, skill and career development and an atmosphere of teamwork and respect. In addition to providing a compensation package in excess of minimum wage in every region where we operate, Ball helps its employees achieve their retirement savings goals by providing various retirement benefit programs. In addition to 401k programs, Ball provides pension plans that cover substantially all U.S., Canadian and European employees meeting certain eligibility requirements. Employees in the Netherlands, France, Poland and Serbia are covered under governmental plans.

Regrettably, softer market demand and business right sizing led to the decision to cease operations in eight Ball plants in North America in 2008 and 2009. Ball recognizes that these decisions are very difficult for everyone concerned and we offer outplacement services at no cost to all employees affected. We also work to find internal positions for which affected employees may be qualified. Ball provides a severance package of one week for each year of service plus extension of medical benefits for the same period at no cost to the employee.

Above all, employees are treated with dignity and respect as well as with appreciation for their contributions to the company.