Employer Profile
No. 78
National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Arlington, Va. [South Atlantic]
Why You Want to Work There
Top 10 ranking: No. 10 for career development Building careers is an important part of the work culture at this Arlington, Va.-based organization, which represents consumer-owned power cooperatives. An IT mentoring program is aimed at developing leadership and other qualities to help employees grow and develop; 15% of IT workers participate in the program. IT employees are also offered a diverse mix of internal and external industry, business and technology training. The association pays for certifications, college degrees and advanced degrees; 59% of IT workers have earned advanced degrees and industry certifications at the association's expense. Some IT staffers participate in the NRECA-sponsored Toastmasters International Club, and high-performing IT workers take part in the Talent Review program, in which managers develop tailored action plans to ensure that these employees feel valued by NRECA. Bonus bucks: The Superior Achievement Awards include formal recognition by the CEO, a plaque and a $3,000 to $5,000 cash award. Excellence Awards net winners up to $500 in gift cards, with no limit on the number of awards an employee can receive. All employees are eligible to receive these awards.
| Rank by company size | Small, No. 10 |
| Employee Statistics | |
| Total employees | 740 |
| Total IT employees | 150 |
| IT employee turnover in 2009 | 5% |
| IT employee promotions in 2009 | 12% |
| Training | |
| Training days offered per IT employee in 2009 | 10 |
| Training budget per IT employee in 2009 | $2,302 |
| Women in IT | |
| Total percentage of women within IT | 27% |
| Percentage of IT managers who are women | 47% |
| Percentage of IT staff who are women | 24% |
| Minorities in IT | |
| Total percentage of minorities within IT | 33% |
| Percentage of IT managers who are minorities | 0% |
| Percentage of IT staff who are minorities | 38% |
