The CEO of Red Hat, Jim Whitehurst, will assume the role of president of its parent company, IBM, when CEO Ginni Rometty departs in April. That move-up speaks to the innovative culture the Raleigh-based software company is fostering. “Everybody gets to contribute. That's not just a tagline; it's genuinely a core part of how the company is built ... Best ideas win, regardless of origin,” said an employee.
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Company Info
| Rank last year | 50 |
| Years on list | 2 |
| HQ location | Raleigh, N.C. |
| Employees | 6,110 |
| Job openings (as of February 2020) | 473 |
| Industry | Information Technology |
| Revenue, 2019 or most recent year ($M) | $3,362 |
| Year founded | 1993 |
| Type of organization | Private |
| Number of work sites | - |
| Website | www.redhat.com |
Perks
| 100% health coverage | No |
| Unlimited sick days | No |
| Telecommuting | No |
| Job sharing | No |
| Subsidized childcare | No |
| Compressed work weeks | Yes |
| Fully-paid sabbaticals | No |
| On-site fitness/subsidized gym | No |
| On-site medical care facility | No |
| Non-discrimination policy includes sexual orientation | No |
| Health insurance for part-timers | No |
| Sick days for part-timers | Yes |
| College tuition reimbursement | Yes |
| Student loan debt repayment | No |
| Medical facility at all locations | No |
Diversity
| % Women | 25.9% |
| % Minorities | 21.1% |
| % African-American/Black | 3.8% |
| % Asian | 10.6% |
| % Caucasian/White | 78.6% |
| % Hispanic/Latino | 4.5% |
| % Native American/Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| % Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| % Two or more races | 1.9% |
| % Unknown ethnicity | 0.2% |
| Date info provided | Aug. 27, 2019 |
Paid Time Off
| PTO limit (days) | - |
| # Sick days | - |
Compensation
| Most common job (for salaried employee) | - |
| 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 | 11% |
| # of job applicants | - |
| Avg. # of applicants per opening | 78 |
| # New graduates hired | - |
