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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% |
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