2013 Employer Profile
No.
87
Aflac
http://www.aflac.com

Why you want to work there
This Columbus, Ga.-based insurance company sponsors an annual employee appreciation week that includes prizes and awards. Training options include a Harvard Business Publishing learning tool called Harvard ManageMentor, which includes multimedia content such as audio and video clips, interactive activities and other tools. The company also offers more than 19 online courses at no charge to employees, and it reimburses people for the cost of exams. In addition, Aflac offers cash awards to employees to give them an extra incentive to expand their knowledge.
- Rank by company size:
- Medium, No. 26
Employee Statistics
Total U.S.-based employees: 4,751
Total U.S.-based IT employees: 521
IT employee turnover in 2012: 8%
IT promotions in 2012: 19%
Training
Training days offered per IT employee in 2012: 8
Training budget per IT employee in 2012: $6,803
Women in IT
Total percentage of women within IT: 31%
Percentage of IT managers who are women: 29%
Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are women: 32%
Minorities in IT
Total percentage of minorities within IT: 30%
Percentage of IT managers who are minorities: 12%
Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are minorities: 34%