Millennials at 23andMe | Comparably
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23andMe, headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, is a leading consumer genetics and research company. Founded in 2006, the company’s mission is to help people access, understand, and benefit from the human genome. 23andMe has pioneered direct access to genetic information as the only company with multiple FDA authorizations for genetic health risk reports. The company has created the world’s largest crowdsourced platform for genetic research, with 80 percent of its customers electing to participate. The 23andMe research platform has generated more than 180 publications on the genetic underpinnings of a wide range of diseases, conditions, and traits. The platform also powers the 23andMe Therapeutics group, currently pursuing drug discovery programs rooted in human genetics across a spectrum of disease areas, including oncology, respiratory, and cardiovascular diseases, in addition to other therapeutic areas. read more
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Millennials at 23andMe

Millennials at 23andMe grade their overall culture a B+; also rating it 74/100, 4 points higher than 23andMe's overall culture as rated by all 37 employees on Comparably. Millennials are considered more demanding and to have higher expectations than their more experienced colleagues. Three areas millennials working at 23andMe think their company is performing well in are: Team (A+), CEO Rating (A+), and Work Culture, (A+).

Work Life Balance & Community Outreach at 23andMe

Millennials working at 23andMe and everywhere else are striving for a balanced life. At 23andMe, most employees are satisfied with their work life balance. The average 23andMe employee receives 20-30 paid days off per year, and socializes with their peers once a quarter outside of work. See what employees at 23andMe think about their work life balance.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are you satisfied with your work/life balance?
AnswerPercent
Unlimited25%
20-30 days50%
15-20 days25%
10-15 days0%
0-10 days0%
How much paid vacation and sick days can you take a year?
AnswerPercent
Weekly0%
Monthly50%
Sometimes33%
Infrequently17%
Never0%
How frequently does your company participate in community outreach?

Mentorship and Professional Growth for Millennials at 23andMe

Within San Francisco, 33% of millennials shared they have a mentor. At 23andMe, 60% of millennials say they receive mentorship, which leads to the assumption that 23andMe is a great place to work for millennials focused on their professional growth. See what employees think about mentorship and professional growth at 23andMe.

AnswerPercent
Yes60%
No40%
Do you have a mentor at work?
AnswerPercent
Yes67%
No33%
Is your company invested in your career growth?

Sentiment Toward Perks & Benefits at 23andMe

Employees at 23andMe have ranked their perks and benefits in the Bottom 25% of companies within San Francisco and in the Bottom 40% of similarly-sized companies on Comparably. When asked to estimate how much employees think 23andMe spends on their benefits, the most common answer selected is $500 -$1000/mo. If 23andMe employees had to select an additional benefit not already provided it would be gym/health club membership. Learn about perks & benefits at 23andMe.

AnswerPercent
Yes60%
No40%
Are you satisfied with your Benefits?
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Yes67%
No33%
Do your company's benefits play a part in staying at that company?
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Paid Time Off0%
Career Training0%
Decision Making50%
Fun Culture25%
Retirement Contribution25%
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Retaining Millennials at 23andMe

It’s difficult to retain a millennial, and all three aforementioned sections listed bear importance. To recap, 23andMe employees rate their work life balance an A. They think highly of 23andMe's professional growth opportunities. Employees have graded 23andMe's perks and benefits a C. These ratings and reviews lead us to conclude that 23andMe is an excellent company for the millennial workforce. Learn more about 23andMe's efforts to retain employees.

AnswerPercent
Yes71%
No29%
Would you leave your current job for a 20% raise at a different company?
AnswerPercent
Yes67%
No33%
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