2011 Employer Profile
No.
80
Cummins Inc.
http://www.cummins.com
Why you want to work there
At this global power company in Columbus, Ind., employees are encouraged to seek Six Sigma training, and Six Sigma strategies are practiced in all business units. IT employees who complete the training and decide to take on a Black Belt role can explore non-IT opportunities within the company and apply their Six Sigma expertise in those areas. Fairness to all The company extends benefits coverage to the domestic partners of employees who don't have traditional spouses. Those benefits include complete healthcare coverage, spouse and dependent life insurance, pensions, retiree medical coverage, family leave in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act, adoption assistance and relocation assistance. Cummins offers this coverage globally, to the extent allowed by local laws. Outstanding performance is rewarded with bonuses, promotions and an annual variable compensation plan. The variable compensation is based on the performance of the individual employee's business unit. Employees may be promoted when their contributions to the company increase. A promotion carries a minimum of a 7% increase in salary.
Read more about this Best Place to Work.
- Rank by company size:
- Large, No. 46
Employee Statistics
Total U.S.-based employees: 14,756
Total U.S.-based IT employees: 411
IT employee turnover in 2010: 4%
IT promotions in 2010: 16%
Training
Training days offered per IT employee in 2010: 5
Training budget per IT employee in 2010: $5,109
Women in IT
Total percentage of women within IT: 32%
Percentage of IT managers who are women: 30%
Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are women: 35%
Minorities in IT
Total percentage of minorities within IT: 34%
Percentage of IT managers who are minorities: 32%
Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are minorities: 38%