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USPS Retention Score

USPS is in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 71% of employees would not leave USPS if they were offered a job for more money while 56% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 60% of USPS' employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 40% 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 USPS' Retention

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35%
In the Bottom 35% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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30%
In the Bottom 30% of 236 Nearby Companies in Washington, DC
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3rd place versus 4 competitors rated on Comparably

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C-64 / 100

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Who Ranks USPS' Retention the Highest?

Department - Sales 90/100

Tenure - 1 to 2 Years 83/100

Experience - 1 to 3 Years 82/100

Who Ranks USPS' Retention the Lowest?

Ethnicity - Other 47/100

Tenure - 2 to 5 Years 55/100

Ethnicity - African American/Black 57/100

USPS Retention At a Glance

USPS' Retention score is rated a "C-" by 121 employees. The category helps understand USPS' focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, USPS' Retention score has remained steady at 64/100. USPS ranks in 3rd place versus 4 competitors which include FedEx, Updater, Universal Plant Services, and Poste Italiane. The Sales and Marketing departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Customer Support and Operations departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

USPS' Retention score is in the Bottom 35% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Bottom 30% compared to 236 nearby companies in Washington, DC.

USPS' Retention Trendline

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How USPS' Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	61%
No	39%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	64%
No	36%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	56%
No	44%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	20%
Once a month	30%
Once a quarter	20%
Once a year	10%
Never	20%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	57%
No	43%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	60%
No	40%

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

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

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

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	34%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	33%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	33%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	40%
No	60%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	64%
No	36%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	71%
No	29%

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?

USPS' Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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35%

USPS ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Retention Score.

USPS' Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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30%

USPS ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies in Washington, DC for Retention Score.

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