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Abbott Retention Score

Abbott is in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 47% of employees would not leave Abbott if they were offered a job for more money while 76% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 30% of Abbott's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 70% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

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Where This Score Ranks Abbott's Retention

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25%
In the Top 25% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
TOP
35%
In the Top 35% of 236 Nearby Companies in Chicago
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4th place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably

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B74 / 100

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Who Ranks Abbott's Retention the Highest?

Department - Business Development 91/100

Department - HR 85/100

Department - Sales 80/100

Who Ranks Abbott's Retention the Lowest?

Department - Operations 55/100

Department - Admin 56/100

Tenure - Less than 1 Year 57/100

Abbott Retention At a Glance

Abbott's Retention score is rated a "B" by 996 employees. The category helps understand Abbott's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Abbott's Retention score has remained steady at 74/100. Abbott ranks in 4th place versus 5 competitors which include Agilent Technologies, AbbVie, Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic, and Bruker Corporation. The Business Development and HR departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Operations and Admin departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

Abbott's Retention score is in the Top 25% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Top 35% compared to 236 nearby companies in Chicago.

Abbott's Retention Trendline

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How Abbott's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	63%
No	37%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	84%
No	16%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	76%
No	24%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	15%
Once a month	23%
Once a quarter	18%
Once a year	21%
Never	23%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	63%
No	37%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	30%
No	70%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	27%
Secure Enough	33%
Neutral	25%
Insecure	3%
Very Insecure	12%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	74%
No	26%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	73%
No	27%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	12%
Once a week	7%
Once a month	19%
Once a quarter	27%
Never	35%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	62%
No	38%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	47%
No	53%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	69%
No	31%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

Abbott's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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25%

Abbott ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Retention Score.

Abbott's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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35%

Abbott ranks in the Top 35% of other companies in Chicago for Retention Score.

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