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100 Best Places to Work in IT 2008

Employer Profile

No. 8
Rackspace US Inc.
San Antonio, Texas [South Central]
Why You Want to Work There
Executives at this managed hosting services company throw celebrations such as Racktoberfest, Racker Battle of the Bands and "Rack Idol" when the company meets its quarterly goals. "Rackers," as employees are called, enjoy flexible hours and a casual dress code. They are given 15 paid vacation days and one paid day off to participate in the volunteer work of their choice every year. The company has created committees to engage employees, such as the Rack Gives Back philanthropy committee and the "Rack Pack" social council.
Rank by company size Small, No. 1
Employee Statistics
Total employees 1,643
Total IT employees 957
IT employee turnover in 2007 8%
IT employee promotions in 2007 40%
Training
Training days offered per IT employee in 2007 3
Training budget per IT employee in 2007 $3,500
Women in IT
Total percentage of women within IT 13%
Percentage of IT managers who are women 15%
Percentage of IT staff who are women 13%
Minorities in IT
Total percentage of minorities within IT 31%
Percentage of IT managers who are minorities 25%
Percentage of IT staff who are minorities 33%