2012 Employer Profile
No.
37
Rackspace US Inc.
http://www.rackspace.com
Why you want to work there
This San Antonio-based managed hosting services company looks for tech staffers who can deliver exceptional customer service, often hiring people for their attitude and aptitude, and then training them to develop technical expertise. Every manager has a "fun budget" that can be tapped to celebrate team and individual successes. After seven years of service, employees are eligible for a one-month paid sabbatical.
- Rank by company size:
- Medium, No. 9
Employee Statistics
Total U.S.-based employees: 3,331
Total U.S.-based IT employees: 210
IT employee turnover in 2011: 14%
IT promotions in 2011: 21%
Training
Training days offered per IT employee in 2011: 5
Training budget per IT employee in 2011: $1,200
Women in IT
Total percentage of women within IT: 20%
Percentage of IT managers who are women: 23%
Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are women: 19%
Minorities in IT
Total percentage of minorities within IT: 42%
Percentage of IT managers who are minorities: 38%
Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are minorities: 44%