Like last many years, Fortune magazine's '100 Best Companies to Work For' list is dominated by IT companies this year too. In fact, for the second year in a row, the list has an IT company on top.
And if you think it's only a handsome pay packet and numerous perks that earns them a seat in the sought-after employer list, you got it wrong. Apart from good money, these companies offer a lot more that makes them an 'ideal' workplace. Also, if you think it is the global IT majors who top the list, you again got it wrong.
Here's over to the IT companies in Fortunes' 100 Best Companies to Work for list.
SAS
Software provider SAS has for the second time in a row bagged tops the overall list. As to what makes the software provider the Best company to work for, Fortune gives a number of reasons: high-quality child care at, on-site healthcare, free 66,000-square-foot fitness center, car cleaning facility and beauty salon.
Some other global HR practices implemented by SAS include flexible working hours, day-care benefits, concierge services and adoption assistance policy.
At No. 4 on Forune's Best Companies to Work for list is Web search giant Google. The company, which retains its last year's ranking, is rated high for the perks it offers to its employees.
One of the most highly appreciated perk is that the company allows its employees to devote 20% of their time working on ideas and projects that interest them.
This year the search titan is giving a 10% salary hike to all of its 23,000 employees across the world.
Little surprising then that the Web giant has received over 75,000 job applications in a week for its 6,000 job openings.
NetApp
Climbing two positions from last year is network storage maker NetApp at No. 5. Employees at the US-headquartered company enjoy perks like free fruit on Tuesdays, free bagels and cream cheese on Fridays, and free espresso all the time.
The company which slashed 6% of its workforce as part a restructuring plan in 2009, saw a little rebound last year. In 2010, the NetApp's revenue jumped 33% and the company ramped up its headcount.
Cisco Systems
Networking major Cisco ranks at No. 20 on the Fortune's Best companies to work for list, slipping from the 16th position last year. Flexi working hours, telecommuting, parenting and work opportunities are some of the things that make the company employee-friendly.
Infact, according to the report, 85% of Cisco employees regularly work from home or on the road.
Qualcomm
The telecommunication major ranks at no. 33 on the list. However, the company has seen a massive fall from its last year's ranking at no. 9.
Founded in 1985, Qualcomm is a wireless technology and data solutions company based in San Diego, California.
According to Fortune, "the company imported a New York City chef to oversee its cafes, which feature fresh foods sourced from local farmers and no canned foods." The company also has a Vacation Donation Programme which allows employees to donate vacation time in order to assist other employees facing catastrophic circumstances.
The company has wide range of benefits package for employees providing security and life-enhancing programmes.
Shared Technologies
Another company which saw a drop in its ranking vi-a-vis 2010 is Shared Technologies. The company fell to no. 43 from its 33rd position last year.
Last year, Arrow Electronics Inc bought Shared Technologies Inc. However, the Shared Technologies' CEO promised that the company's "culture will remain intact, as will its perks like a subsidised 12-week personal financial-planning course for employees and their spouses."
Founded in 1977, Texas-based Shared Technologies is solutions provider specialising in voice, data and converged technologies.
Intel
Jumping from almost forty ranks is world's No. 1 chipmaker Intel. The company ranked at no. 98 last year, is ranked at no. 51 in this year's Fortune survey.
According to Fortune, Intel will create thousands of jobs in the next three years from more than $6 billion in new projects, including a fabrication plant in Oregon.
What makes Intel an employer of choice is its personalised health programme, 8% of Intel employees telecommute on regular or temporary basis, childcare programmes and employee training and development programmes.
Salesforce.com
At No. 52 is San Francisco-headquartered CRM & cloud computing company Salesforce.com, slipping from from 43rd position last year. In the last two years, Salesforce.com has ramped up its workforce by almost 50%.
The company's top performers are rewarded with a four-day trip to a swanky Hawaiian resort.
Adobe Systems
Continuing its downward slide on the Best Companies to Work for list is Adobe Systems at no. 65. The company stood at no. 42 in 2010 and no. 11 in 2009.
Adobe offers employees up to six weeks of paid sabbatical based on their tenure. Company also offers same-sex domestic partner benefits.
According to Fortune, it is one of the biggest donors in Silicon Valley: Employee donations are matched dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000.
Microsoft
Next Best technology company to work for is software giant Microsoft at No. 72. Microsoft ranking too slipped by 21 positions in 2011 from its 2010 position.
Microsoft managers get 'morale budgets' to stage fun events (team dinners, outings to sports events or plays) for the team.
The company also offers Wi-Fi-enabled shuttle service and valet parking at some of its offices.
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