100 Best Places to Work in IT 2009: Employee Scorecard

What are the top-of-mind issues for IT workers at Best Places?

June 15, 2009 12:01 AM ET

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WHAT'S MOST

Important About Your Job?

Working in an enjoyable environment	94%
Being fairly compensated for the work I do	93%
Having access to training and opportunities that further my skills	88%
Having the means and opportunity to further my career	86%
Working in a challenging environment	84%
Being able to work with cutting-edge technology	73%

WHAT IS THE BEST

Benefit?

Paid vacation	77%
Health insurance	75%
Profit sharing/employee stock-ownership program/401(k)/403b plan	52%
Flexible hours	46%
Telecommuting	45%
Bonuses	40%

HOW DO YOU RATE

IT Department Morale?

Excellent	22%
Very good	37%
Good	25%
Fair	11%
Poor	5%

HOW DO YOU RATE

Job Satisfaction Factors?

77% are very satisfied or satisfied with their health benefits
77% are very satisfied or satisfied with their flexible hours
77% are very satisfied or satisfied with their company's profit sharing or employee stock ownership plans
76% are very satisfied or satisfied with their company's training and development programs
58% are very satisfied or satisfied with their bonuses

HOW DO YOU RATE

Workplace Stress Level?

Very stressful	8%
Stressful	22%
Somewhat stressful	50%
Not very stressful	18%
Not at all stressful	2%

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