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We are not just a railroad; we are a company that moves people. With 21,000 route miles in the US running 300+ trains a day to 500 destinations. read more

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TOTAL RATINGS: 2153

CEO: Richard Anderson

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Amtrak Retention Score

Amtrak is in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 17% of employees would not leave Amtrak if they were offered a job for more money while 69% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 17% of Amtrak's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 83% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated 10 days ago.

Where This Score Ranks Amtrak's Retention

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In the Top 50% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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In the Top 50% of 236 Nearby Companies in Washington, DC
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1st place versus 3 competitors rated on Comparably

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C+70 / 100

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Who Ranks Amtrak's Retention the Highest?

Experience - 1 to 3 Years 99/100

Gender - Female 92/100

Department - Engineering 81/100

Who Ranks Amtrak's Retention the Lowest?

Department - IT 45/100

Tenure - 2 to 5 Years 46/100

Experience - 6 to 10 Years 53/100

Amtrak Retention At a Glance

Amtrak's Retention score is rated a "C+" by 335 employees. The category helps understand Amtrak's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Amtrak's Retention score has remained steady at 70/100. Amtrak ranks in 1st place versus 3 competitors which include Greyhound Lines, BNSF Railway, and Canadian National Railway. The Engineering and Operations departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the IT department is likely to have the highest turnaround.

Amtrak's Retention score is in the Top 50% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Top 50% compared to 236 nearby companies in Washington, DC.

Amtrak's Retention Trendline

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How Amtrak's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	64%
No	36%

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	69%
No	31%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	13%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	13%
Once a year	24%
Never	50%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	14%
No	86%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	17%
No	83%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	17%
Secure Enough	17%
Neutral	33%
Insecure	17%
Very Insecure	16%

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	100%
No	0%

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	50%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	50%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	62%
No	38%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	17%
No	83%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

Amtrak's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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Amtrak ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Retention Score.

Amtrak's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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Amtrak ranks in the Top 50% of other companies in Washington, DC for Retention Score.

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