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The magazine Computerworld has come out with its top 100 places to work for IT staff in 2011. Financial companies like USAA and Securian Financial Group, and global conglomerates like General Mills, grabbed the top three rankings. Five universities also made the list. (The top 100 were whittled down from 500 nominees, based on a survey of institutional features like benefits and employee turnover, as well as surveys of employee satisfaction at each place.)

The University of Pennsylvania snagged the sixth spot, lauded for its benefits and workforce diversity. Also valued by employees: Teams of IT staffers compete in universitywide employee recognition programs for work on particular projects, with small cash prizes and a lunch with Pennsylvania’s top leaders as rewards.

 

To read the full, original article click on this link: 5 Universities Make the 'Computerworld' List of Best Places to Work - Wired Campus - The Chronicle of Higher Education

Author:Josh Fischman