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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

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 37

TOTAL RATINGS: 518

CEO: Anne Wojcicki

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23andMe Retention Score

23andMe is in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 50% of employees would not leave 23andMe if they were offered a job for more money while 50% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 67% of 23andMe's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 33% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated months ago.

Where This Score Ranks 23andMe's Retention

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40%
In the Bottom 40% of 1835 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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30%
In the Bottom 30% of 944 Nearby Companies in San Francisco
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5th place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably

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C66 / 100

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Who Ranks 23andMe's Retention the Highest?

Tenure - Less than 1 Year 89/100

Tenure - 5 to 10 Years 80/100

Gender - Male 79/100

Who Ranks 23andMe's Retention the Lowest?

Ethnicity - Other 43/100

Department - Product 51/100

Gender - Female 60/100

23andMe Retention At a Glance

23andMe's Retention score is rated a "C" by 35 employees. The category helps understand 23andMe's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, 23andMe's Retention score has remained steady at 66/100. 23andMe ranks in 5th place versus 5 competitors which include Meta, Roche, Genomic Health, Ancestry, and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. The Engineering department is likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Product department is likely to have the highest turnaround.

23andMe's Retention score is in the Bottom 40% of 1835 similar sized companies (501-1,000 Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Bottom 30% compared to 944 nearby companies in San Francisco.

23andMe's Retention Trendline

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How 23andMe's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	76%
No	24%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	88%
No	12%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	11%
Once a month	44%
Once a quarter	0%
Once a year	45%
Never	0%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	44%
No	56%

Do you approve of the job your executive team is doing at your company?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Do Your Company Leaders Do What They Should to Retain You as an Employee?

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	30%
Secure Enough	30%
Neutral	40%
Insecure	0%
Very Insecure	0%

How secure do you feel your job is at your company?

Answer	Percent
Yes	20%
No	80%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	71%
No	29%

Would you leave your current job for a 20% raise at a different company?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	14%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	29%
Once a quarter	43%
Never	14%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Would you turn down a job offer today, for slightly more money?

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

23andMe's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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40%

23andMe ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Retention Score.

23andMe's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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30%

23andMe ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies in San Francisco for Retention Score.

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