Computerworld's Annual List Based on Work Environment, Benefits and Employee Survey
RIVERWOODS, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 29, 2009--
Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) has been rated by IDG’s Computerworld
as one of the Best Places to Work in Information Technology for 2009.
Discover has made the list for the past seven years, moving up from No.
73 in 2008 to No. 31 this year.
“Ranking in the top 50 of this impressive list of companies says a lot
about Discover’s commitment to all of its employees, not just those of
us in IT,” said Glenn Schneider, senior vice president and chief
information officer. “I have great confidence in our technology group,
the talent of our workforce, and our ability to successfully deliver
solutions that produce bottom-line impact. With our dedicated workforce,
we are building a brighter future for our customers, our shareholders
and for the employees of Discover.”
The annual Best Places to Work in Information Technology list is based
on a comprehensive questionnaire regarding company offerings in
categories such as benefits, diversity, career development, training and
retention. In addition, Computerworld extensively surveyed IT workers at
the companies, including 250 at Discover, and their responses factor
heavily in determining the rankings.
“To be among the Best Places to Work in IT, it's not enough just to seek
out and hire the most talented IT people, offer them competitive pay and
provide great benefits,” said Scot Finnie, editor in chief of
Computerworld. “The organizations that made this year's Best Places to
Work list sustain a dynamic work environment in which IT professionals
keep their hands on the latest technologies and work on projects that
are business critical. In the months and years ahead, IT is going to
become a key accelerator of business growth.”
The 16th annual ranking was published in the June 15 issue of
Computerworld and online at www.computerworld.com/2009bestplaces.
About Computerworld
Computerworld’s award-winning Web site (Computerworld.com),
weekly publication, and focused conference series form the hub of the
world’s largest global IT media network. In the past five years alone,
Computerworld has won more than 100 awards including the Magazine of the
Year Award from the American Society of Business Publication Editors
(ASBPE) in both 2004 and 2006, and the American Business Media’s Neal
Award for Best Web Site, Best Blogs and Best Article or Series in 2008.
Computerworld leads the industry with an online audience of over 2.5
million unique monthly visitors and a print audience of more than 1
million readers each week (IntelliQuest CIMS, Fall 2008). Computerworld
also reaches over 10,000 IT executives every year through its high-touch
conferences and custom summits.
About International Data Group (IDG)
International Data Group (IDG) is the world's leading technology media,
events, and research company. IDG’s online network includes more than
450 web sites spanning business technology, consumer technology, digital
entertainment and video games worldwide. IDG also publishes more than
300 magazines and newspapers. Media brands are in more than 90 countries
and include CIO, CSO, Computerworld, GamePro,
InfoWorld/TechWorld/TecChannel, Macworld, Network World and PC World.
The company’s lead-generation service, IDG Connect, matches technology
companies with an audience of engaged, high-quality IT professionals,
influencers, and decision makers.
IDG is a leading producer of more than 750 technology-related events
including Macworld Conference & Expo, OpenSource World, E3, DEMO,
Storage Networking World, and IDC Directions. IDC, a subsidiary of IDG,
is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services
and events. Over 1,000 IDC analysts in more than 100 countries provide
global, regional and local expertise on technology and industry
opportunities and trends.
Additional information about IDG, a privately held company, is available
at http://www.idg.com.
Note: All product and company names are trademarks of their respective
organizations.
About Discover Financial Services
Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) is a leading credit card issuer
and electronic payment services company with one of the most recognized
brands in U.S. financial services. Since its inception in 1986, the
company has become one of the largest card issuers in the United States.
The company operates the Discover
Card, America's cash rewards pioneer, and offers student and
personal loans, as well as savings products such as certificates of
deposit and money market accounts. Its payments businesses consist of
the Discover Network, with millions of merchant and cash access
locations; PULSE, one of the nation's leading ATM/debit networks; and
Diners Club International, a global payments network with acceptance in
185 countries and territories. For more information, visit www.discoverfinancial.com.
Source: Discover Financial Services
Discover Financial Services
Jon Drummond
224-405-1888
jondrummond@discoverfinancial.com