2013 Employer Profile
No.
54
Medtronic
http://medtronic.com
Why you want to work there
Top 10 ranking: No. 8 for benefits
At this Minneapolis-based medical device company, developing IT talent is serious business. IT leaders have ongoing discussions regarding aligning individual development plans with the quarterly performance review process. That process requires four formal development conversations per year. Medtronic provides a full range of health and wellness benefits, including onsite day care, health clubs, wellness coaches, nutritionists, fitness programs, walking/running paths and a 50% employee discount on the Weight Watchers at Work program.
- Rank by company size:
- Large, No. 27
Employee Statistics
Total U.S.-based employees: 23,103
Total U.S.-based IT employees: 1,028
IT employee turnover in 2012: 21%
IT promotions in 2012: 13%
Training
Training days offered per IT employee in 2012: 10
Training budget per IT employee in 2012: $1,191
Women in IT
Total percentage of women within IT: 30%
Percentage of IT managers who are women: 30%
Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are women: 30%
Minorities in IT
Total percentage of minorities within IT: 25%
Percentage of IT managers who are minorities: 15%
Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are minorities: 27%