NRECA (National Rural Electric Cooperative Association)

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.