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Training is a key part of the worker satisfaction equation at this financial services and insurance company. Each IT worker had 13 training days in 2007, and 16% of IT workers were promoted. Securian, formerly known as Minnesota Mutual, prides itself on job security -- it has never laid off an IT worker. The company also offers workers on-site child care. In addition to technical training, the company provides managerial training, as well as degree and certification reimbursement. Securian has an internal job-posting program that allows IT staffers to move easily to other positions within the department.
| Rank by company size | Medium, No. 7 |
| Employee Statistics | |
| Total employees | 2,508 |
| Total IT employees | 430 |
| IT employee turnover in 2007 | 6% |
| IT employee promotions in 2007 | 16% |
| Training | |
| Training days offered per IT employee in 2007 | 13 |
| Training budget per IT employee in 2007 | $1,980 |
| Women in IT | |
| Total percentage of women within IT | 39% |
| Percentage of IT managers who are women | 48% |
| Percentage of IT staff who are women | 39% |
| Minorities in IT | |
| Total percentage of minorities within IT | 8% |
| Percentage of IT managers who are minorities | 3% |
| Percentage of IT staff who are minorities | 10% |
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