2016 Employer Profile
No.
19, Midsize
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
http://www.bcbsnc.com
Why you want to work there
Top 10 rankings: No. 8 for benefits
IT employees at this Durham, N.C., nonprofit health insurance provider have access to multiple training opportunities -- including offerings that lead to certifications and degrees -- through a program called Blue University. An employee-led volunteer group called the CIO Culture Club sponsors an initiative called PitchIT, wherein IT employees have a chance to pitch ideas to improve quality and agility, reduce waste and increase value. The organization's annual one-day IT summit helps employees keep their skills sharp and improve their knowledge of new technologies.
Employee Statistics
Total U.S.-based employees: 4,716
Total U.S.-based IT employees: 465
IT employee turnover in 2015: 8%
IT promotions in 2015: 9%
Training
Training days offered per IT employee in 2015: 4
Training budget per IT employee in 2015: $538
PTO and Healthcare
Days of paid time off after one year of service: 23
Days of paid time off after 10 years of service: 26
Percentage of employee health insurance premium paid by employer: 92%