Chesaspeake has been commended for providing a challenging, rewarding and progressive working environment for its information technology department.

In its annual Best Places to Work in IT report, Computerworld voted Chesaspeake the 17th best employer in the sector, with the company's commitment to benefits, diversity, career development, training and retention receiving particular attention.

The company has also recently been named the 23rd best employer in a joint report by the Outdoor Industry Association and Best Companies Group.

"We believe the combination of great talent and a unique culture with our exceptional asset quality promises a very bright future for Chesapeake and its shareholders," said the company's chief executive officer Aubrey K McClendon.

He added that employees must be afforded the opportunity to be innovative, while also achieving personal and professional growth.

Chesaspeake is the most active driller of new gas plays throughout the US and one of the country's largest gas producers overall.

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