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100 Best Places to Work in IT 2008

Employer Profile

No. 67
State Farm Insurance Cos.
Bloomington, Ill. [North Central]
Why You Want to Work There
This mutual insurance company conducts its technology research on-site, at a 6,000-square-foot suite on the campus of the University of Illinois. IT staffers also get their hands on new technology through early-adopter programs with vendors. Job opportunities for IT workers are varied -- there are more than 100 different technological skill sets within the IT shop, and 15 primary roles. This diversity gives employees access to a broad spectrum of technical and nontechnical job opportunities. The company also offers 950 in-house IT training courses and certifications, and support for external education at universities and training centers. Employees can also develop their skills through on-the-job stretch assignments and mentoring relationships.
Rank by company size Large, No. 34
Employee Statistics
Total employees 65,915
Total IT employees 5,471
IT employee turnover in 2007 4%
IT employee promotions in 2007 9%
Training
Training days offered per IT employee in 2007 8
Training budget per IT employee in 2007 $872
Women in IT
Total percentage of women within IT 38%
Percentage of IT managers who are women 35%
Percentage of IT staff who are women 39%
Minorities in IT
Total percentage of minorities within IT 11%
Percentage of IT managers who are minorities 12%
Percentage of IT staff who are minorities 11%