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    The headquarters of this software company is a “sacred ground for analytics” and doesn’t skimp on perks. Amenities include a medical center, fitness facilities, a bakery, and cafés (“SAS pizza” for takeout on Fridays is a favorite). With an entire department dedicated to work/life balance, the company “lets people put family first.” Read Great Place to Work review here.

    Company Info

    Rank last year15
    Years on list21
    HQ locationCary, N.C.
    Employees5640
    Job openings (as of February 2018)199
    IndustryInformation Technology
    Revenue, 2017 or most recent year ($M)$3,200
    Year founded1976
    Type of organizationPrivate
    Number of work sites44
    Websitewww.sas.com

    Perks

    100% health coverageNo
    Unlimited sick daysYes
    TelecommutingYes
    Job sharingYes
    Subsidized childcareYes
    Compressed work weeksYes
    Fully-paid sabbaticalsNo
    On-site fitness/subsidized gymYes
    On-site medical care facilityYes
    Non-discrimination policy includes sexual orientationYes
    Health insurance for part-timersYes
    Sick days for part-timersYes
    College tuition reimbursementYes
    Student loan debt repaymentNo
    Medical facility at all locationsNo

    Diversity

    % Minorities-
    % African-American/Black-
    % Asian-
    % Caucasian/White-
    % Hispanic/Latino-
    % Native American/Alaska Native-
    % Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander-
    % Two or more races-
    % Unknown ethnicity-

    Paid Time Off

    General PTO27
    # Sick daysUnlimited
    General PTO for part-timers-
    # Sick days for part-timers-

    Compensation

    Most common job (for salaried employee)Principal Software Developer
    Avg. base pay (salaried)-
    Avg. extra compensation (salaried)-
    Total pay for most common job (salaried)-

    Hiring/Staffing (Past 12 Months)

    Full-time and part-time job growth-
    # of job applicants69,827
    Avg. # of applicants per opening38
    FT voluntary turnover1%
    Jobs filled internally23%
    Jobs filled by referral40%
    # New graduates hired146