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Nextel Communications Recognized as One of the Best Places to Work in IT

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Nextel Communications Inc., a leading provider of fully integrated wireless communications services, has been ranked by IDG's Computerworld as one of the top workplaces for information technology (IT) professionals for the second year in a row. The recognition highlights the company's commitment to its IT organization, providing a positive work environment that fosters innovation, teamwork, and employee development. Nextel's IT team, led by senior vice president and chief information officer Dick LeFave, has been instrumental in the company's business success. The Best Places to Work in IT list is an annual ranking of the top 100 work environments for technology professionals, compiled through a comprehensive questionnaire and extensive surveys of IT workers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Nextel Communications has been recognized as one of the top workplaces for IT professionals for the second year in a row by IDG's Computerworld.
  • The company's commitment to its IT organization includes recognizing individual and team accomplishments, providing developmental opportunities, and fostering a positive work environment.
  • The Best Places to Work in IT list is an annual ranking of the top 100 work environments for technology professionals, compiled through a comprehensive questionnaire and extensive surveys of IT workers.
  • Nextel's success is attributed to its IT team, led by senior vice president and chief information officer Dick LeFave, who has been instrumental in the company's business success.
  • The company offers a range of benefits, diversity, work flexibility, career development, training, and retention programs to support its IT professionals.
  • Nextel's commitment to its IT organization reflects the company's recognition of the importance of employee satisfaction and retention in driving business success.

Statistics:

  • 95% of FORTUNE 500 companies are Nextel customers.
  • Nextel serves 297 of the top 300 U.S. markets, where approximately 263 million people live or work.
  • Nextel has a guaranteed all-digital wireless network covering thousands of communities across the United States.
  • The Best Places to Work in IT list is compiled based on a comprehensive questionnaire and extensive surveys of IT workers.
  • The list includes 100 of the top workplaces for IT professionals, recognized for their commitment to IT professionals and their work environments.

Sources:

  • IDG's Computerworld, Best Places to Work in IT list
  • Nextel Communications, Inc., company information
  • International Data Group (IDG), company information
  • IDG's Computerworld, "The 2005 Best Places to Work in IT"

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