2013 Employer Profile
No.
41
Altria Client Services
http://www.altria.com
Why you want to work there
With a new focus on innovation, this Richmond, Va.-based tobacco company encourages employees to think differently and celebrate failures as lessons learned. "Brain Breaks" allow employees to connect with peers during work hours by engaging in nonwork conversations over snacks. Telecommuting and summer half-day Fridays are also popular perks. IT employees can complete project management or business analyst certifications, take courses in specific technology areas, and develop leadership, communication and other business skills through the IT University.
- Rank by company size:
- Medium, No. 10
Employee Statistics
Total U.S.-based employees: 7,732
Total U.S.-based IT employees: 253
IT employee turnover in 2012: 17%
IT promotions in 2012: 15%
Training
Training days offered per IT employee in 2012: 7
Training budget per IT employee in 2012: $2,905
Women in IT
Total percentage of women within IT: 37%
Percentage of IT managers who are women: 35%
Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are women: 37%
Minorities in IT
Total percentage of minorities within IT: 30%
Percentage of IT managers who are minorities: 25%
Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are minorities: 31%