Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated issued the following announcement on June 17.

IDG’s Computerworld has named Baird a 2019 Best Place to Work in IT, one of 100 top organizations that challenge their IT staff while providing great benefits and compensation. Organizations are included in Computerworld along with results from the 25th annual Best Places to Work in IT survey. Baird ranks No. 21 among midsize organizations on the Best Places to Work in IT list and has been recognized for four consecutive years. Baird, an employee-owned financial firm, has also been recognized as one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For the past 16 years, ranking in the top 25 for 11 straight years.

“It’s an honor to be recognized by Computerworld as a top workplace and to be ranked among many esteemed organizations,” said Tim Byrne, Baird’s Chief Information Officer. “As we celebrate Baird’s 100th year, we remain committed to our strong corporate culture which values client service and teamwork. This enables us to create a great work environment for IT professionals and to attract and retain the best talent.”

Within Baird IT, associates benefit from a one-team approach with collaboration across all areas of IT and a close working partnership with Baird’s business groups. This environment enables associates to provide complex IT solutions that best meet the needs of Baird clients and associates. It also leads to a supportive, fun environment that encourages associates to be themselves. The IT Culture Committee and individual teams host events to build esprit de corps. There is also an annual summer solution-a-thon to foster innovative thinking.

“The market for IT talent remains very tight, and employers continue to focus on finding and holding on to the best people,” said Computerworld executive editor Ken Mingis. “Our 2019 survey shows again that the Best Places to Work in IT are dynamic organizations that provide top pay and a broad array of programs and benefits designed to make them attractive places to work. Many show that they have a commitment to training, to diversity and to improved communication and teamwork.”

To learn more, please see Computerworld’s 2019 Best Places to Work in IT.

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