Erickson Living, Manager of Charlestown, is Named a Best Place to Work in IT

Erickson Living, developer and manager of Charlestown retirement community in Catonsville, MD, today announces that IDG’s Computerworld magazine has selected it as one of the top 100 organizations that have created a dynamic and challenging environment for their information technology (IT) professionals, where creativity is valued, career opportunities are advanced and great benefits are provided.  Erickson Living was ranked 13th this year, up from 93rd on last year’s list.  Honorees are included in coverage in Computerworld (June 17, 2013), along with results from the 20th annual Best Places to Work in IT survey.

“It is an honor for our team to be recognized for a third straight year,” said John F. Triscoli, Erickson Living’s Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer.  “A few of the primary factors that make this company a top workplace include its great mission, diverse and positive work culture, as well numerous IT applications across the enterprise.”         

As one of the Best Places to Work in IT, Erickson Living strives to set its IT professionals up for success by fostering a collaborative environment in the workplace. “Erickson Living builds its high-performance team through a comprehensive, integrated employee engagement program that includes extensive employee input, development plans and performance assessments; robust two-way communication; and a performance-based employee value plan that aligns personal and team objectives,” according to Senior Vice President of Human Resources Julie Judge.  “The end result is a culture where people give discretionary effort and see Erickson Living as a career,"

"We applaud the organizations on the Best Places to Work in IT list for creating and sustaining dynamic IT work environments," said Scot Finnie, editor in chief of Computerworld. "This year, several new names have joined the stalwarts that make the list year after year. It's clear that the best IT workplaces are constantly raising the bar with great benefits, new learning opportunities, access to cutting-edge technologies and challenging business-critical projects."

About Charlestown: Charlestown has 2,300 residents and sits on 110 acres. Charlestown offers extensive wellness and prevention programs, balance assessment and fall prevention programs, and Fitness and Aquatics Centers. Also, there are more than 200 resident-inspired and resident-led clubs, committees and interest groups in these categories: art; cards; computers and technology; dance; faith-based and interfaith; fitness and sports; games; gardening; lifelong learning; music; literature, and philanthropy.

About Erickson Living: Erickson Living is a nation-leading developer and manager of Continuing Care Retirement Communities, based in Baltimore, Maryland.  The Erickson Living network currently comprises 16 campuses in Colorado, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia, which together are home to more than 22,000 people and employ more than 12,000.  Further information regarding Erickson Living is available at:  www.ericksonliving.com.

About Computerworld: Computerworld is the leading source of technology news and information for IT influencers, providing peer perspective, IT leadership and business results. Computerworld’s award-winning website (www.computerworld.com), publication, focused conference series, custom solutions and custom research forms the hub of the world’s largest (40+ edition) global IT media network and provides opportunities for IT solutions providers to engage this audience. Computerworld leads the industry with an online audience of over 3.8 million unique, monthly visitors (Omniture, November 2012) and was recognized as the Best Website by ASBPE and TABPI in 2012. 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.

About the Best Places to Work in IT: Computerworld is the leading source of technology news and information for IT influencers, providing peer perspective, IT leadership and business results. Computerworld’s award-winning website (www.computerworld.com), publication, focused conference series, custom solutions and custom research forms the hub of the world’s largest (40+ edition) global IT media network and provides opportunities for IT solutions providers to engage this audience. Computerworld leads the industry with an online audience of over 3.8 million unique, monthly visitors (Omniture, November 2012) and was recognized as the Best Website by ASBPE and TABPI in 2012. 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