Best Places to Work in IT 2013 Employer Profile

No. 77

Paychex

Rochester, N.Y. [Middle Atlantic]
http://www.paychex.com
http://www.paychex.com/careers

Why you want to work there

At this payroll accounting firm in Rochester, N.Y., employee wellness is a prime focus. Best-in-class programs are offered to all employees to keep them engaged in managing their health, and a robust benefits package helps them take care of themselves and their families. For more than a decade, IT employees have come to the aid of local families in need during the holidays, donating food, gifts and refurbished PCs. IT employees also mentor inner-city ninth graders to help them make the most of their educations.

Rank by company size:
Large, No. 36

Employee Statistics

Total U.S.-based employees: 12,489

Total U.S.-based IT employees: 1,116

IT employee turnover in 2012: 6%

IT promotions in 2012: 18%

Training

Training days offered per IT employee in 2012: 18

Training budget per IT employee in 2012: $1,336

Women in IT

Total percentage of women within IT: 34%

Percentage of IT managers who are women: 34%

Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are women: 35%

Minorities in IT

Total percentage of minorities within IT: 10%

Percentage of IT managers who are minorities: 4%

Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are minorities: 11%