Friday, July 14, 2006

OCLC 92nd best IT place to work

According to ComputerWorld -- out of 100 IT places OCLC is the 92nd best place to work. So wait OCLC is an IT place and not a library place?

Overall Rank: 92
OCLC Online Computer Library Center Inc.
Dublin, Ohio
Region: North Central
www.oclc.org
Total employees: 977
Total IT employees: 336
IT employee turnover in 2005: 9.7%
IT employee promotions in 2005: 5.6%
Training days offered per IT employee in 2005: 4
Training budget per IT employee in 2005: $1,245
Percentage of IT managers who are women: 20%
Percentage of IT managers who are minorities: 2%
Percentage of IT staff who are women: 29%
Percentage of IT staff who are minorities: 14%

What's special
Founded in 1967, OCLC Online Computer Library Center is a nonprofit, membership, computer library service and research organization. More than 54,000 libraries in 109 countries use OCLC services to locate, acquire, catalog, lend and preserve library materials. Alternative work schedules include flexible hours, compressed workweeks, reduced work hours, job sharing and telecommuting. After two years of service, employees can participate in a company-funded, retirement plan to which the company contributes 7.15% of an employee’s salary. Other benefits include an on-site fitness facility and wellness programs such as health screenings, massage therapy and reflexology.

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