Millennials at Barnes & Noble | Comparably
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Millennials at Barnes & Noble

Millennials at Barnes & Noble grade their overall culture a C-; also rating it 64/100, 2 points lower than Barnes & Noble's overall culture as rated by all 297 employees on Comparably. Millennials are considered more demanding and to have higher expectations than their more experienced colleagues. Three areas millennials working at Barnes & Noble think their company is performing well in are: Manager (A), Team (B+), and Environment, (A-).

Work Life Balance & Community Outreach at Barnes & Noble

Millennials working at Barnes & Noble and everywhere else are striving for a balanced life. At Barnes & Noble, the majority of employees are satisfied with their work life balance. The average Barnes & Noble employee receives 0-10 days paid days off per year, and socializes with their peers never outside of work. See what employees at Barnes & Noble think about their work life balance.

AnswerPercent
Yes62%
No38%
Are you satisfied with your work/life balance?
AnswerPercent
Unlimited6%
20-30 days5%
15-20 days6%
10-15 days18%
0-10 days65%
How much paid vacation and sick days can you take a year?
AnswerPercent
Weekly50%
Monthly0%
Sometimes50%
Infrequently0%
Never0%
How frequently does your company participate in community outreach?

Mentorship and Professional Growth for Millennials at Barnes & Noble

Within New York, 34% of millennials shared they have a mentor. At Barnes & Noble, 30% of millennials say they receive mentorship, which leads to the assumption that Barnes & Noble is a great place to work for millennials focused on their professional growth. See what employees think about mentorship and professional growth at Barnes & Noble.

AnswerPercent
Yes30%
No70%
Do you have a mentor at work?
AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Is your company invested in your career growth?

Sentiment Toward Perks & Benefits at Barnes & Noble

Employees at Barnes & Noble have ranked their perks and benefits in the Bottom 25% of companies within New York and in the Bottom 30% of similarly-sized companies on Comparably. When asked to estimate how much employees think Barnes & Noble spends on their benefits, the most common answer selected is less than $500/mo. If Barnes & Noble employees had to select additional benefits not already provided it would be gym/health club membership and massage therapy. Learn about perks & benefits at Barnes & Noble.

AnswerPercent
Yes55%
No45%
Are you satisfied with your Benefits?
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Yes23%
No77%
Do your company's benefits play a part in staying at that company?
AnswerPercent
Paid Time Off20%
Career Training40%
Decision Making20%
Fun Culture20%
Retirement Contribution0%
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Retaining Millennials at Barnes & Noble

It’s difficult to retain a millennial, and all three aforementioned sections listed bear importance. To recap, Barnes & Noble employees rate their work life balance an A+. They think highly of Barnes & Noble's professional growth opportunities. Employees have graded Barnes & Noble's perks and benefits a C-. These ratings and reviews lead us to conclude that Barnes & Noble is a suitable company for the millennial workforce. Learn more about Barnes & Noble's efforts to retain employees.

AnswerPercent
Yes67%
No33%
Would you leave your current job for a 20% raise at a different company?
AnswerPercent
Yes36%
No64%
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