2013 Employer Profile
No.
86
CDW
http://www.cdw.com

Why you want to work there
Employees at this technology service provider in Vernon Hills, Ill., benefit from the company's many technology partnerships. For example, they're able to purchase more than 100,000 technology products at cost. A team led by IT workers revamped the company's peer recognition program, known as REACH (Rewarding Excellence, Achievements, Commitments, and Helping others) to encourage employees to collaborate and recognize one another's achievements. REACH includes monetary rewards for employees who go above and beyond. Recognized employees enter quarterly raffles to receive prizes.
- Rank by company size:
- Medium, No. 25
Employee Statistics
Total U.S.-based employees: 6,400
Total U.S.-based IT employees: 232
IT employee turnover in 2012: 11%
IT promotions in 2012: 7%
Training
Training days offered per IT employee in 2012: 4
Training budget per IT employee in 2012: $964
Women in IT
Total percentage of women within IT: 28%
Percentage of IT managers who are women: 14%
Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are women: 35%
Minorities in IT
Total percentage of minorities within IT: 28%
Percentage of IT managers who are minorities: 23%
Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are minorities: 31%