Erickson Senior Living Named by Computerworld to 2019 List of Best Places to Work in Information Technology
June 19, 2019
Innovative IT Work Environment Promotes Growth Opportunities and Fulfillment
BALTIMORE, MD – June 19, 2019– Erickson Living, a nation-leading developer and manager of continuing care retirement communities, today announced that Computerworld magazine has selected it as one of the Best Places to Work in IT for 2019. Specifically, the company was ranked No. 14 among large organizations, and recognized for having dynamic and rewarding environments for its information technology (IT) professionals.
"It is exciting to be selected for the ninth consecutive year as a premier organization for IT professionals," said Hans Keller, Erickson Living's chief information officer. "Our team of everyday heroes promotes a unique culture of innovation, creativity and collaboration that fosters teamwork and employee appreciation. We take great pride in not only advancing career opportunities for our dedicated team members, but also in delivering to them stellar benefits and compensation."
A few of the primary factors that makes Erickson Living a 2019 Best Places to Work in IT include its great mission and culture, commitment to diversity and inclusion, engaged workforce, as well as its assortment of IT applications and services. Talent development opportunities, including with Erickson Living University have also supported employees' growth and career advancement. Additionally, the company's comprehensive total rewards go far beyond an average benefits package providing multiple health care plans and choices, financial incentives, onsite employee health and wellness centers, and fitness center reimbursement.
"The market for IT talent remains very tight, and employers continue to focus on finding and holding on to the best people," said Computerworld executive editor Ken Mingis. "Our 2019 survey shows again that the Best Places to Work in IT are dynamic organizations that provide top pay and a broad array of programs and benefits designed to make them attractive places to work. Many show that they have a commitment to training, to diversity and to improved communication and teamwork."
The 2019 Best Places to Work in IT listing appeared in the June 19th digital edition of Computerworld and online at Computerworld.com.
Now is the perfect time to consider career opportunities at Erickson Living.
More than 27,000 residents supported by 15,000-plus employees reside at Erickson Living's managed communities in 11 states, the majority of which are supported by National Senior Campuses, Inc., a not-for-profit governing board that provides financial and operational oversight for the residents.
Photo: Erickson Living's IT Professionals making their mark in the senior housing industry.
About Erickson Living: Erickson Living® is a nation-leading developer and manager of continuing care retirement communities. More than 27,000 residents supported by a team of 15,000-plus employees reside at Erickson Living's managed communities in 11 states. National Senior Campuses, Inc. is an independent board providing financial and operational oversight for the majority of the not-for-profit communities managed by Erickson Living. Additional information can be found at www.ericksonliving.com.
About the Best Places to Work in IT
The Best Places to Work in IT list is an annual ranking of the top 100 work environments for technology professionals by IDG's Computerworld. The list is compiled based on a comprehensive questionnaire regarding company offerings in categories such as benefits, career development, training and retention. In addition, Computerworld conducts extensive surveys of IT workers, and their responses factor heavily in determining the rankings.
About Computerworld
Computerworld is the leading technology media brand empowering enterprise users and their managers, helping them create business advantage by skillfully exploiting today's abundantly powerful web, mobile, and desktop applications. Computerworld also offers guidance to IT managers tasked with optimizing client systems—and helps businesses revolutionize the customer and employee experience with new collaboration platforms. Computerworld's award-winning website (www.computerworld.com), strategic marketing solutions and research forms the hub of the world's largest global IT media network and provides opportunities for IT vendors to engage this audience. Computerworld is published by IDG Communications, Inc. Company information is available at www.idg.com.
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