2012 Employer Profile
No.
67
Northwestern Mutual
http://www.northwesternmutual.com
Why you want to work there
This Milwaukee-based life insurance company has an eye on its workers' futures. The company offers employees a fully-funded defined benefit pension plan, as well as a 401(k) plan with a 50% match on the first 6% that an employee contributes. A fully-staffed health clinic is available on-site to treat basic and urgent care conditions, with a strong focus on healthy lifestyles and the well-being of employees. There are more than 25 employee clubs that offer company-subsidized activities.
- Rank by company size:
- Medium, No. 23
Employee Statistics
Total U.S.-based employees: 5,032
Total U.S.-based IT employees: 1,224
IT employee turnover in 2011: 6%
IT promotions in 2011: 6%
Training
Training days offered per IT employee in 2011: 2
Training budget per IT employee in 2011: $980
Women in IT
Total percentage of women within IT: 37%
Percentage of IT managers who are women: 39%
Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are women: 37%
Minorities in IT
Total percentage of minorities within IT: 12%
Percentage of IT managers who are minorities: 8%
Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are minorities: 12%