2005 Best Places to Work in IT Employee Scorecard

June 27, 2005 12:00 PM ET

Computerworld - Methodology: After company representatives completed the first portion of the survey, they were e-mailed instructions on selecting a random sample of their U.S.-based full- and part-time IT staffers. All participating companies were required to obtain feedback from their employees. The responses to the employee survey went directly to a third-party research vendor. More than 20,000 IT employees from the final 100 companies selected responded. What follows is aggregate data from the survey of employees at those 100 winning companies:

It's the People

The majority of IT employees (75%) at this year's Best Places to Work agreed that their company is a great place to work. Eighty-five percent of respondents said they are proud to work at their companies, and an overwhelming majority -- 94% -- said they have a good relationship with their co-workers. Yet almost one in four workers at these companies feel they don't have a well-defined career path. Here are some other findings of note:

My company is a great place to work in IT.
Strongly agree 37%
Agree 38%
Neither agree or disagree 17%
Disagree 6%
Strongly disagree 2%

I am proud to work for my company.
Strongly agree 51%
Agree 34%
Neither agree or disagree 11%
Disagree 3%
Strongly disagree 1%

There are opportunities for career growth.
Strongly agree 29%
Agree 47%
Neither agree or disagree 13%
Disagree 8%
Strongly disagree 3%

I have a well-defined career path.
Strongly agree 13%
Agree 39%
Neither agree or disagree 26%
Disagree 16%
Strongly disagree 6%

I have a good relationship with my co-workers.
Strongly agree 54%
Agree 40%
Neither agree or disagree 4%
Disagree 1%
Strongly disagree 1%

I have access to tools and technologies
I need to do my job.
Strongly agree 30%
Agree 53%
Neither agree or disagree 10%
Disagree 6%
Strongly disagree 1%

I feel my job is secure.
Strongly agree 29%
Agree 39%
Neither agree or disagree 18%
Disagree 10%
Strongly disagree 4%

I am motivated to do my best.
Strongly agree 44%
Agree 38%
Neither agree or disagree 11%
Disagree 5%
Strongly disagree 2%

My job is interesting and challenging.
Strongly agree 35%
Agree 45%
Neither agree or disagree 13%
Disagree 5%
Strongly disagree 2%

This is a team-oriented company/department.
Strongly agree 34%
Agree 43%
Neither agree or disagree 13%
Disagree 7%
Strongly disagree 3%

I have access to training and education
to enhance my skills.
Strongly agree 33%
Agree 44%
Neither agree or disagree 14%
Disagree 7%
Strongly disagree 2%

Our company is run ethically and honestly.
Strongly agree 47%
Agree 36%
Neither agree or disagree 12%
Disagree 3%
Strongly disagree 2%

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