100 Best Places to Work in IT 2008
Employer Profile
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% |
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