PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 23, 2014--
PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) announced today that IDG’s Computerworld
has named the company to its 2014 “Best Places to Work in IT” list. For
the second consecutive year, PPG is among 100 top organizations that
challenge their IT staffs while providing exceptional benefits and
compensation, according to the publication. The current issue of
Computerworld features organizational profiles and results from the 21st
annual Best Places to Work in IT survey.
Notably, PPG ranked first for career development this year, up from
second in this category for 2013. The publication noted PPG’s approach
in working with IT staffers to develop personalized career plans and
gain a broad range of work experiences.
“PPG is honored to be named again among the world-class, innovative
organizations on this list,” said Werner Baer, PPG vice president,
information technology. “Our focus on employee development, innovation
and global growth helps us create an environment offering opportunities
for IT professionals at all levels. From paid internships to successful
onboarding and development programs for both entry-level and experienced
employees, the aptitude and culture of PPG’s IT function rival those of
many top employers worldwide.”
The Computerworld 2014 Best Places to Work in IT recognition is the
latest earned by PPG’s IT organization. Earlier this month IDG's CIO
magazine named PPG as a recipient of the 2014 CIO 100.
About the Best Places to Work in IT list
The Best
Places to Work in Information Technology (IT) list is an annual
ranking of the top 100 work environments for technology professionals by
IDG’s Computerworld. The list is compiled based on a comprehensive
questionnaire regarding company offerings in categories such as
benefits, diversity, career development, training and retention. In
addition, Computerworld conducts extensive surveys of IT workers, and
their responses factor heavily in determining the rankings.
About Computerworld
Computerworld is the leading IT media
brand helping Sr. IT, business decision-makers and key influencers
navigate change with effective business strategy. Computerworld enables
the IT value chain with unique editorial coverage from setting
strategies to deriving value from core to edge technologies.
Computerworld’s award-winning website (www.computerworld.com),
publication, focused conference series, custom solutions and research
forms the hub of the world’s largest (40+ edition) global IT media
network and provides opportunities for IT vendors to engage this
audience. Computerworld leads the industry with an online audience of
over 7.1 million monthly page views (Omniture, February 2013) and was
recognized in BtoB’s 2013 Media Power 50 list; recognition Computerworld
has received for more than 5 consecutive years. Computerworld is
published by IDG Enterprise, a subsidiary of International Data Group
(IDG), the world’s leading media, events and research company. Company
information is available at www.idgenterprise.com.
PPG: BRINGING INNOVATION TO THE SURFACE.™
PPG Industries'
vision is to continue to be the world’s leading coatings and specialty
materials company. Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and
color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer
products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more
surfaces in more ways than does any other company. Founded in 1883, PPG
has global headquarters in Pittsburgh and operates in nearly 70
countries around the world. Net sales in 2013 were $15.1 billion. PPG
shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol:PPG). For more
information, visit www.ppg.com
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Bringing innovation to the surface is a trademark of PPG
Industries Ohio, Inc.
Note: All product and company names are
trademarks of their respective organizations.
Source: PPG Industries, Inc.
PPG Industries, Inc.
Media:
Mark Silvey, 412-434-3046
PPG
Corporate Communications
silvey@ppg.com