2017 Employer Profile
No.
39, Large
SAS
http://www.sas.com
Why you want to work there
SAS has state-of-the-art technology and gives its IT employees the ability to work on a wide range of technology projects. The Cary, N.C.-based software company places staff in challenging assignments, giving IT workers the ability to learn and develop their skills. Its willingness to adopt new technologies, frameworks and methodologies (such as OpenStack, Responsive UI, DevOps and agile) supports innovation and creates an exciting work environment. Management further cultivates the positive culture by organizing team-building events on social networking sites and ensuring that IT projects receive the appropriate level of project management.
Employee Statistics
Total U.S.-based employees: 8,040
Total U.S.-based IT employees: 608
IT employee turnover in 2016: 4%
IT promotions in 2016: 8%
Training
Training days offered per IT employee in 2016: No set maximum
Training budget per IT employee in 2016: $1,053
PTO and Healthcare
Days of paid time off after one year of service: 15
Days of paid time off after 10 years of service: 20
Percentage of employee health insurance premium paid by employer: 85%