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Harvard Retention Score

Harvard is in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 100% of employees would not leave Harvard if they were offered a job for more money while 60% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 100% of Harvard's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated 6 days ago.

Where This Score Ranks Harvard's Retention

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45%
In the Bottom 45% of 1799 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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C66 / 100

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Who Ranks Harvard's Retention the Highest?

Department - Engineering 88/100

Tenure - 5 to 10 Years 87/100

Experience - 3 to 6 Years 80/100

Who Ranks Harvard's Retention the Lowest?

Experience - 1 to 3 Years 30/100

Tenure - 1 to 2 Years 32/100

Ethnicity - Asian or Pacific Islander 40/100

Harvard Retention At a Glance

Harvard's Retention score is rated a "C" by 59 employees. The category helps understand Harvard's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Harvard's Retention score has remained steady at 66/100. Harvard ranks in 1st place versus 0 competitors which include . The Engineering and Admin departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the IT department is likely to have the highest turnaround.

Harvard's Retention score is in the Bottom 45% of 1799 similar sized companies (5,001-10,000 Employees) on Comparably.

Harvard's Retention Trendline

Harvard66
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How Harvard's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	41%
No	59%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	79%
No	21%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	60%
No	40%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	33%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	50%
Once a year	17%
Never	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	0%
Secure Enough	33%
Neutral	50%
Insecure	17%
Very Insecure	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	20%
Once a month	20%
Once a quarter	40%
Never	20%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	57%
No	43%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

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?

Harvard's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

BOTTOM

45%

Harvard ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Retention Score.

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