Best Places to Work in IT 2014 Employer Profile

No. 1, Large

Quicken Loans

Detroit, Mich. [North Central]
http://www.quickenloans.com
http://www.quickenloanscareers.com

Why you want to work there

Top 10 rankings: No. 1 for retention, No. 4 for career development, No. 10 for benefits
Skills-building is a big part of the culture at this Detroit-based online mortgage lender. IT staffers are offered 200 hours of technical training each year. In 2013, the company created a training group solely for members of its IT team, with the goal helping them further their tech careers while also teaching them a wide range of soft skills, such as communication, time management and leadership. A mentoring program helps identify what skills staffers need in order to reach the next level in their careers.

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Employee Statistics

Total U.S.-based employees: 10,470

Total U.S.-based IT employees: 1,108

IT employee turnover in 2013: 5%

IT promotions in 2013: 20%

Training

Training days offered per IT employee in 2013: 5

Training budget per IT employee in 2013: $3,159