Best Places to Work in IT 2013 Employer Profile

No. 45

Cerner

Kansas City, Mo. [North Central]
http://www.cerner.com/
http://www.cerner.com/About_Cerner/Careers/

Why you want to work there

This Kansas City, Mo.-based provider of clinical and administrative IT systems to the healthcare industry is serious about the health and well-being of its employees. A personal health record system sends workers personalized lifestyle recommendations, alerts and health education materials. Members of the incentive-based wellness program can complete a variety of preventive care activities to earn points toward health premium reductions. A mental health offering called MyBrainSolutions helps workers improve concentration, focus and memory while better managing stress and optimizing overall brain function.

Rank by company size:
Medium, No. 12

Employee Statistics

Total U.S.-based employees: 9,951

Total U.S.-based IT employees: 448

IT employee turnover in 2012: 10%

IT promotions in 2012: 22%

Training

Training days offered per IT employee in 2012: 10

Training budget per IT employee in 2012: $1,598

Women in IT

Total percentage of women within IT: 26%

Percentage of IT managers who are women: 30%

Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are women: 26%

Minorities in IT

Total percentage of minorities within IT: 18%

Percentage of IT managers who are minorities: 11%

Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are minorities: 19%