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TOTAL RATINGS: 414

CEO: Paula Schneider

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American Apparel Retention Score

American Apparel is in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 55% of employees at American Apparel are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 71% of American Apparel's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 29% 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 American Apparel's Retention

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45%
In the Bottom 45% of 1799 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
BOTTOM
35%
In the Bottom 35% of 402 Nearby Companies in Los Angeles
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2nd place versus 3 competitors rated on Comparably

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C66 / 100

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Who Ranks American Apparel's Retention the Highest?

Tenure - 2 to 5 Years 76/100

Experience - 3 to 6 Years 69/100

Ethnicity - Hispanic or Latino 67/100

Who Ranks American Apparel's Retention the Lowest?

Experience - 6 to 10 Years 58/100

Tenure - Less than 1 Year 60/100

Gender - Male 64/100

American Apparel Retention At a Glance

American Apparel's Retention score is rated a "C" by 24 employees. The category helps understand American Apparel's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, American Apparel's Retention score has remained steady at 66/100. American Apparel ranks in 2nd place versus 3 competitors which include H&M, Gap Inc., and Forever 21. The Product department is likely to stay at the company the longest.

American Apparel's Retention score is in the Bottom 45% of 1799 similar sized companies (5,001-10,000 Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Bottom 35% compared to 402 nearby companies in Los Angeles.

American Apparel's Retention Trendline

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How American Apparel's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	56%
No	44%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	83%
No	17%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	55%
No	45%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	0%
Once a month	38%
Once a quarter	25%
Once a year	12%
Never	25%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	62%
No	38%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	71%
No	29%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	20%
Secure Enough	40%
Neutral	20%
Insecure	0%
Very Insecure	20%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	80%
No	20%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	83%
Once a quarter	17%
Never	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	17%
No	83%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	63%
No	37%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

American Apparel's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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45%

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

American Apparel's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

BOTTOM

35%

American Apparel ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies in Los Angeles for Retention Score.

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