IT@JH recognized by 'Computerworld'

IT@JH—the information technology entity that supports and enhances research, teaching, and patient care at Johns Hopkins—has been named as a Best Place to Work in Information Technology by IDG's Computerworld.

IT@JH, cited for its role for Johns Hopkins Medicine, was ranked number 39 among large organizations on the Best Places to Work in IT list.

"This Baltimore health care organization offers its IT employees opportunities to work in many different technology disciplines, allowing them to develop skills that further their careers while contributing to the mission of a world-class institution," Computerworld said in IT@JH's employer profile.

The Best Places to Work in IT list is an annual ranking of the top 100 work environments for technology professionals by 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.

Scot Finnie, editor in chief of Computerworld, said, "The organizations on this year's Best Places to Work in IT list excel at creating a dynamic and satisfying IT work environment. In a competitive market for tech talent, these outstanding employers are able to attract highly skilled IT pros by offering great benefits, new learning opportunities, access to cutting-edge technologies, and challenging, business-critical projects."