Top 100 IT Organizations

Computerworld on Monday released its 2010 list of the 100 Best Places to Work in IT. The list, which is compiled based on reader nominations, had only one federal winner -- the United States Postal Service -- which came in at 93. Several government contractors, such as CDW, Grant Thornton and Raytheon, also made the cut.

The list also includes the top benefits and other incentives IT workers at leading organizations believe are key to job satisfaction, and this could be useful for federal agencies looking to attract, hire and retain IT professionals. For example, when asked what is most important about their jobs, IT professionals said working in an enjoyable environment (93 percent), being fairly compensated for their work (93 percent) and having access to training opportunities to further their skills (88 percent). IT pros rated the best benefits as paid vacation (75 percent), health insurance (74 percent), profit-sharing and/or 401(k) plans (51 percent), telecommuting (46 percent) and flexible hours (45 percent).

IT professionals also rated overall morale in their departments highly, with 54 percent rating it at very good or excellent. They also noted stress levels to be fairly low, with 66 percent saying their jobs were not at all to somewhat stressful.

Should your agency have made the list? There's always next year, but keep in mind that readers must submit nominations for their agency to be considered. Nominations are now open for the 2011 list.