2016 Employer Profile
No.
6, Small
NRECA (National Rural Electric Cooperative Association)
http://www.nreca.coop
Why you want to work there
This Arlington, Va.-based organization, which represents consumer-owned power cooperatives, sponsors an IT innovation program that gives its technologists time, resources, tools and funding to solve challenging technical and business problems and develop new ideas that add value and improve products and services. NRECA holds celebratory meetings each month to showcase these innovations. A separate recognition program encourages employees to pay tribute to their colleagues for accomplishing goals, excelling in the organization's core competencies, completing a professional development program or providing exceptional service. Rewards include monetary gifts and thank-you notes.
Employee Statistics
Total U.S.-based employees: 759
Total U.S.-based IT employees: 173
IT employee turnover in 2015: 6%
IT promotions in 2015: 6%
Training
Training days offered per IT employee in 2015: 6
Training budget per IT employee in 2015: $2,412
PTO and Healthcare
Days of paid time off after one year of service: 19
Days of paid time off after 10 years of service: 25
Percentage of employee health insurance premium paid by employer: 90%
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