3 Minnesota Companies Listed In 2014 Computerworld 100 Best Places To Work In IT
June 24, 2014
Conputerworld has released it’s 100 Best Places To Work In IT and once again 3 Minnesota companies make the list.
And once again it is the same 3 companies: General Mills, Medtronic and Securian Financial Group.
How they made the list:
General Mills #3 large company:
#1 for benefits
Innovation is built into the fabric of this Minneapolis-based food giant's IT group.
Each employee has written objectives that are directly related to the company's overall goals, the most important being to collectively provide $100 million in value to General Mills, with 10% of that value coming from innovative projects.
A social network helps employees share innovative ideas.
An example of a recent employee-inspired project is a mobile app that helps employees locate conference rooms and find co-workers.
EMPLOYEE STATISTICS
- Total U.S.-based employees: 16,288
- Total U.S.-based IT employees: 634
- IT employee turnover in 2013: 5%
- IT employee promotions in 2013: 17%
TRAINING
- Training days offered per IT employee in 2013: 10
- Training budget per IT employee in 2013: $3,628
Medtronic #22 large company
This Minneapolis-based medical device maker strives to improve the health of employees and their families with a full range of wellness-oriented amenities and services, including on-site daycare, health clubs, fitness programs, walking/running paths, a 50% employee discount on the Weight Watchers at Work program, and access to wellness coaches and nutritionists.
Medtronic's CIO Award is presented annually to celebrate the hard work and contributions of IT employees; honorees receive a cash prize, a trophy and companywide acclaim.
EMPLOYEE STATISTICS
- Total U.S.-based employees: 22,753
- Total U.S.-based IT employees: 1,060
- IT employee turnover in 2013: 9%
- IT employee promotions in 2013: 14%
TRAINING
- Training days offered per IT employee in 2013: 10
- Training budget per IT employee in 2013: $1,156
Securian Financial Group #23 midsize company
A robust entry-level hiring program, generous internal and external training opportunities and well-defined career paths make this financial services company and insurer attractive to IT professionals looking to grow their careers.
Flextime, part-time and telework arrangements, along with on-site child care, help employees deal with family responsibilities and other personal demands.
In addition to offering a 401(k) investment plan, the St. Paul, Minn.-based firm provides employees with a defined benefit retirement plan, a rarity in today's marketplace.
EMPLOYEE STATISTICS
- Total U.S.-based employees: 2,558
- Total U.S.-based IT employees: 435
- IT employee turnover in 2013: 7%
- IT employee promotions in 2013: 12%
TRAINING
- Training days offered per IT employee in 2013: 10
- Training budget per IT employee in 2013: $1,953
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