(Source: PRNewswire-FirstCall)
CLEVELAND, June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sherwin-Williams announced today that IDG's Computerworld, the "Voice of IT Management," has selected it as one of the top workplaces for information technology (IT) professionals. This honor is part of the weekly IT publication's 16th annual Best Places to Work in IT survey, which was published in the June 15 issue of Computerworld and online at Computerworld.com. (http://www.computerworld.com/2009bestplaces)
Since 1994, Computerworld's annual "Best Places to Work in IT" feature has ranked the top 100 work environments for technology professionals, based on a comprehensive questionnaire regarding company offerings in categories such as benefits, diversity, career development, training and retention. In addition, this year Computerworld surveyed more than 27,000 IT workers for the list, and their responses factored heavily in determining the rankings.
"Sherwin-Williams is honored to be recognized by Computerworld as one of the Best Places to Work in IT," said Thomas Lucas, CIO, The Sherwin-Williams Company. "Our ability to create an IT culture based on respect for each team member, a drive for constant innovation, and an ability to deliver results for our shareholders is fostered by the overall Great Places To Work culture at Sherwin-Williams. The company works hard to create an environment that helps people achieve their full potential but in the end it is the contribution and enthusiasm of each member of our team that makes this a great place to work."
"To be among the Best Places to Work in IT, it's not enough just to seek out and hire the most talented IT people, offer them competitive pay and provide great benefits," said Scot Finnie, editor in chief of Computerworld. "The organizations that made this year's Best Places to Work list sustain a dynamic work environment in which IT professionals keep their hands on the latest technologies and work on projects that are business critical. In the months and years ahead, IT is going to become a key accelerator of business growth."
Regarding Sherwin-Williams, Computerworld said:
The IT department at this paint manufacturer and retailer has a dedicated Engagement Professional to ensure that IT employees optimize their career opportunities. That person performs employee satisfaction surveys at least once a year, actively solicits current staffers for feedback regarding their experiences, reviews and updates career paths, offers career coaching and can suggest a variety of technical and functional training opportunities. A whopping 93% of all vacant positions are filled from within.
