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The Computerworld annual survey was posted today, they identified the top places to work for IT professionals. I culled the list to find technology companies that also might be a good place for sales people. Sadly there was only 9 technology companies from the list, maybe we will luck out next year……

BAE Systems

BAE Systems was listed, and I extracted some information about what might make them a good place to work, For 2007, the company has earmarked more than $30 million for training and development programs, ranging from pure IT training and advanced leadership skills to improved communications skills. "

SAS Institute

Always a favorite on these top places to work lists. I included it, because if you work in the Cary facility, it has a lot of nice perks. If not, then you might want to pass, since SAS has always been strong on tech people, but very weak in sales and especially sales leadership.

Qualcomm

I pulled this from the list as they are a nicely diversified organization and could offer this:
Financial rewards include bonuses and stock options, promotions and employee recognition awards

USinternetworking Inc.

They provide hosted applications via the Internet for large companies. Almost 40% of employees have worked for the company for at least five years, so at least you might find some tenured support people to support your sales efforts.

Cerner Corporation

A promote-from-within philosophy at this clinical and administrative information systems provider opens up many avenues for career growth and development in both technical and management roles. In 2006, 19% of workers transferred to new careers within the company. The Cerner Virtual Library allows access to a collection of books, audio books, magazines, videos and articles.

Applera Corporation

This instrumentation systems company, which makes software and services for the life sciences community, offers the services of a health advocate to all eligible employees, including spouses, children, parents and parents-in-law. This service includes confidential help in choosing health care benefits and services, answering many medical questions and issues, helping to locate primary care and specialist physicians or special medical institutions, and helping to resolve claims, billing and related administrative problems. The company also offers an annual bonus program based on the individual goals set with employees’ manager at the beginning of the year. That bonus is in addition to merit and promotional pay increases offered to qualifying employees. The company also offers Distinguished Notable Accomplishments awards for specific achievements beyond expectations.

Acxiom

This global company, which develops software for direct marketing and customer relationship management, is currently migrating its internal processing fully from mainframes and servers to a “grid” comprised of high-end PCs networked together in a massively parallel computing environment. Two percent of the company’s total payroll, or about $6 million, is allotted for merit awards, which are given to employees for notable performance. The Excellence Award is the highest award an employee can receive; honorees receive 10 shares of company stock, $1,000 and a crystal plaque. I have spoken to them in the past and they have a lot of people who come and stay and apparently a good work-life culture.

Informatica Corporation

Employees at this software maker set their own career objectives and work with their managers to achieve them. Very few IT employees feel a need to leave: All employees have formal monthly one-on-ones with their managers and a quarterly skip-level one-on-one to ensure quality management. To develop strong managers, each manager is assigned a professional coach to work with one-on-one. All employees have formal annual reviews and development plans, with consistent feedback at their one-on-one meeting. On average, employees attend two weeks of classroom training per year and currently 4% of the IT staff is attending an MBA program.

Deloitte & Touche LLP

This financial services firm (the U.S. member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu) firmly believes in the benefits of flexible work schedules. The company’s Flexibility and Choice initiative promotes programs that offer employees work/life scheduling options. Internal surveys show that most employees feel they are working a flexible schedule. On monthly “Fuel-up Fridays,” four hours are set aside for each IT employee to take part in professional development activities that support performance and career goals.

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