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No. 39
Rackspace US Inc.
San Antonio, [South Central]
Why You Want to Work There
The list of perks at this San Antonio-based managed hosting services company is long. It starts with stock options, spot bonuses and the company's highest award -- the Straight Jacket Award for Fanatical Support. Other quirky perks include team outings and annual companywide celebrations such as Racktoberfest, a holiday party and impromptu gatherings to celebrate milestones. New this year: On-site care for Rackers suffering from chronic pain and soft tissue injuries is offered through Airrosti Rapid Rehabilitation; treatment is covered by the corporate health plan, which is free to some employees. The company offers a wide range of training, including tech topics such as CISSP, SharePoint and Ruby on Rails.
Rank by company size Small, No. 5
Employee Statistics
Total employees 2,296
Total IT employees 1,474
IT employee turnover in 2009 11%
IT employee promotions in 2009 14%
Training
Training days offered per IT employee in 2009 5
Training budget per IT employee in 2009 $1,000
Women in IT
Total percentage of women within IT 15%
Percentage of IT managers who are women 15%
Percentage of IT staff who are women 15%
Minorities in IT
Total percentage of minorities within IT 33%
Percentage of IT managers who are minorities 26%
Percentage of IT staff who are minorities 34%