2016 Employer Profile
No.
3, Large
Genentech
http://www.gene.com
Why you want to work there
Top 10 rankings: No. 1 for benefits
This South San Francisco biotech company creates many opportunities for its IT workers to apply creativity and analytical thinking to complex issues, such as personalized healthcare. Employees can participate in the Personal Excellence Program (PEP), a 10-month self-development program in which employees and management support one another in developing select skills and qualities. IT employees also can take part in off-site volunteer projects and other events organized through the company's Community Champions program.
Employee Statistics
Total U.S.-based employees: 14,000
Total U.S.-based IT employees: 573
IT employee turnover in 2015: 9%
IT promotions in 2015: 6%
Training
Training days offered per IT employee in 2015: 10
Training budget per IT employee in 2015: $5,236
PTO and Healthcare
Days of paid time off after one year of service: 18
Days of paid time off after 10 years of service: 18
Percentage of employee health insurance premium paid by employer: 89%