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100 Best Places to Work in IT 2008

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No. 1
The Capital Group Cos.
Los Angeles, Calif. [Pacific]
Why You Want to Work There
Working at this global investment management firm has its benefits, especially when it comes to retirement planning. The firm contributes an amount equal to 15% of each worker's total annual cash compensation (including bonuses) to a master retirement account up to the statutory limit of $33,750, and the account fully vests after six years of service. Education is part of the plan, too: Employees receive an in-depth brochure that provides easy-to-understand information about retirement and investing. A Web site with calculators and tools is provided; in-person meetings and webinars are also part of the education process. New this year: a communications program that targets different messages about retirement planning to workers based on their age.

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Rank by company size Medium, No. 1
Employee Statistics
Total employees 8,053
Total IT employees 1,607
IT employee turnover in 2007 4%
IT employee promotions in 2007 8%
Training
Training days offered per IT employee in 2007 10
Training budget per IT employee in 2007 $3,575
Women in IT
Total percentage of women within IT 34%
Percentage of IT managers who are women 36%
Percentage of IT staff who are women 33%
Minorities in IT
Total percentage of minorities within IT 48%
Percentage of IT managers who are minorities 33%
Percentage of IT staff who are minorities 52%