Best Places to Work in IT 2012 Employer Profile

No. 84

The Boeing Co.

Chicago, Ill. [North Central]
http://www.boeing.com
http://www.boeing.com/careers

Why you want to work there

This Chicago-based aircraft manufacturer's nationally recognized Learning Together program provides employees with opportunities to continue learning throughout their lives. The program encourages professional development by providing financial reimbursement as well as reasonable work accommodations to support educational pursuits. The end result is both personal and professional benefits for employees, and long-term rewards for Boeing's workforce.

Read more about this Best Place to Work.

Rank by company size:
Large, No. 47

Employee Statistics

Total U.S.-based employees: 160,961

Total U.S.-based IT employees: 8,619

IT employee turnover in 2011: 4%

IT promotions in 2011: 6%

Training

Training days offered per IT employee in 2011: 4

Training budget per IT employee in 2011: $1,595

Women in IT

Total percentage of women within IT: 30%

Percentage of IT managers who are women: 27%

Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are women: 30%

Minorities in IT

Total percentage of minorities within IT: 21%

Percentage of IT managers who are minorities: 16%

Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are minorities: 21%