Local Business a Best Place to Work in IT

Erickson Living, developer and manager of , was selected as one of the 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology (IT) by Computerworld magazine.

The top organizations are recognized for providing their IT professionals with a creative and stimulating work environment, great career opportunities and exceptional benefits and compensation. 

Computer World's annual ranking is compiled based on a comprehensive questionnaire regarding company offerings in categories such as benefits, diversity, career development, training and retention.  In addition, Computerworld conducts extensive surveys of IT workers, and their responses factor heavily in determining the rankings.

"Many of these organizations have spent years building top-notch IT workplaces, and we applaud the amazing work they've done to sustain dynamic environments where IT professionals can work with the latest technologies and play a key role in business-critical projects," said Scot Finnie, editor-in-chief of Computerworld.

“Erickson Living’s Information Technology professionals have a long history of quality service and a unique commitment to serving a diverse customer base,” said John F. Triscoli, Erickson Living’s senior vice president and chief information officer. “By having diversity of thought, perception, background and experience, our team culture thrives, creating a rewarding work environment that opens up new opportunities for professional development and growth.”

Julie Judge, Erickson senior vice president of Human Resources, said the company builds its high-performance team through, "a comprehensive, integrated employee engagement program that includes extensive employee input into goals, development plans and performance assessments; robust two-way communication; and a performance-based employee value plan that aligns personal and team objectives.”

“The end result is a culture where people see Erickson Living as a career destination,” she said.

Greenspring is one of 16 retirement communities developed and managed by Erickson Living.  The community is situated on a 108-acre campus in Springfield and is home to nearly 2,000 residents.