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100 Best Places to Work in IT 2008

Employer Profile

No. 5
SAS Institute Inc.
Cary, N.C. [South Atlantic]
Why You Want to Work There
IT workers who have a technical question at this software company post to a mail listserv to get answers from their colleagues. If they find an interesting article, they can post it to a corporate blog. This company combines the latest in collaborative technology with a family-friendly package of benefits to boost employee morale and well-being. Staff members required to be on call are given comp time for working after-hours or during holidays. Managers are encouraged to provide time off or create flexible work schedules so employees can meet family obligations, such as attending school functions or taking care of household repairs or family emergencies.
Rank by company size Medium, No. 4
Employee Statistics
Total employees 5,408
Total IT employees 331
IT employee turnover in 2007 5%
IT employee promotions in 2007 12%
Training
Training days offered per IT employee in 2007 6
Training budget per IT employee in 2007 $2,500
Women in IT
Total percentage of women within IT 32%
Percentage of IT managers who are women 27%
Percentage of IT staff who are women 33%
Minorities in IT
Total percentage of minorities within IT 16%
Percentage of IT managers who are minorities 4%
Percentage of IT staff who are minorities 18%