2012 Employer Profile
No.
99
Medtronic Inc.
http://www.medtronic.com
Why you want to work there
An IT Talent Council was recently formed at this Minneapolis-based medical device company, where leadership and short-term development programs provide opportunities for stretch assignments. A full range of health and wellness programs offer personalized access to tools, resources and programs to improve the health of employees and their families. Some of the benefits include on-site health clubs, wellness coaches, nutritionists, fitness programs, walking/running paths, and a 50% employee discount on the Weight Watchers at Work program.
- Rank by company size:
- Large, No. 54
Employee Statistics
Total U.S.-based employees: 23,529
Total U.S.-based IT employees: 993
IT employee turnover in 2011: 4%
IT promotions in 2011: 13%
Training
Training days offered per IT employee in 2011: 4
Training budget per IT employee in 2011: $1,188
Women in IT
Total percentage of women within IT: 29%
Percentage of IT managers who are women: 30%
Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are women: 29%
Minorities in IT
Total percentage of minorities within IT: 25%
Percentage of IT managers who are minorities: 18%
Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are minorities: 27%