Best Places to Work in IT 2013 Employer Profile

No. 76

International Paper

Memphis, Tenn. [South Atlantic]
http://www.internationalpaper.com
http://www.internationalpaper.com/US/EN/Company/Careers/index.html

Why you want to work there

This Memphis-based paper manufacturer uses Gallup's Q12 survey to measure employee engagement, and the IT organization is consistently ranked in the top quartile. International Paper and its employees also believe in giving back, supporting organizations such as the United Way and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Since 2008, employees have been key supporters of the annual Bike MS fundraiser for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. In 2012, the International Paper Bike MS team consisted of 80 cyclists who raised a total of $61,493 -- $25,000 more than the next closest corporate riding team.

Rank by company size:
Large, No. 35

Employee Statistics

Total U.S.-based employees: 39,986

Total U.S.-based IT employees: 971

IT employee turnover in 2012: 6%

IT promotions in 2012: 11%

Training

Training days offered per IT employee in 2012: 3

Training budget per IT employee in 2012: $794

Women in IT

Total percentage of women within IT: 34%

Percentage of IT managers who are women: 37%

Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are women: 34%

Minorities in IT

Total percentage of minorities within IT: 22%

Percentage of IT managers who are minorities: 12%

Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are minorities: 25%