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100 Best Places to Work in IT 2008

Employer Profile

No. 12
VHA Inc.
Irving, Texas [South Central]
Why You Want to Work There
The core values at this health care organization alliance encourage employees to be collaborative, adaptive and resourceful. Both senior business and IT leadership teams continuously seek and respond to employee feedback, helping to improve work/life balance and enable the flow of ideas. Beyond compensation and benefits, the company offers fun perks like free popcorn, soft drinks, coffee, tea, fruit juices and Friday morning donuts, and an on-site fitness center. The IT team's recognition and awards programs honor actions and deeds throughout the year -- encouraging employees to recognize one another, in the moment, in meaningful ways. The Way to Go award can be given anytime, by any employee, and recognizes commitment to the company's values.
Rank by company size Small, No. 2
Employee Statistics
Total employees 1,374
Total IT employees 116
IT employee turnover in 2007 4%
IT employee promotions in 2007 6%
Training
Training days offered per IT employee in 2007 5
Training budget per IT employee in 2007 $3,141
Women in IT
Total percentage of women within IT 30%
Percentage of IT managers who are women 32%
Percentage of IT staff who are women 2%
Minorities in IT
Total percentage of minorities within IT 23%
Percentage of IT managers who are minorities 21%
Percentage of IT staff who are minorities 24%