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Best Buy is a multinational retailer of technology and entertainment products and services offering consumer electronics and more. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 1257

TOTAL RATINGS: 13162

CEO: Corie Barry

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Best Buy Retention Score

Best Buy is in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 43% of employees would not leave Best Buy if they were offered a job for more money while 63% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 69% of Best Buy's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 31% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated 5 days ago.

Where This Score Ranks Best Buy's Retention

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In the Top 50% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
TOP
40%
In the Top 40% of 71 Nearby Companies in Minneapolis
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4th place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably

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C+70 / 100

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Who Ranks Best Buy's Retention the Highest?

Department - Operations 77/100

Department - Product 76/100

Department - Design 74/100

Who Ranks Best Buy's Retention the Lowest?

Ethnicity - Native American 51/100

Gender - Non-Binary 57/100

Department - IT 58/100

Best Buy Retention At a Glance

Best Buy's Retention score is rated a "C+" by 1231 employees. The category helps understand Best Buy's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Best Buy's Retention score has remained steady at 70/100. Best Buy ranks in 4th place versus 5 competitors which include Costco, Alibaba Group Holding Limited, Amazon, Target, and Walmart. The Operations and Product departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the IT and Admin departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

Best Buy's Retention score is in the Top 50% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Top 40% compared to 71 nearby companies in Minneapolis.

Best Buy's Retention Trendline

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How Best Buy's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	55%
No	45%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	86%
No	14%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	63%
No	37%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	31%
Once a month	30%
Once a quarter	21%
Once a year	4%
Never	14%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	71%
No	29%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	69%
No	31%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	34%
Secure Enough	22%
Neutral	20%
Insecure	12%
Very Insecure	12%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	57%
No	43%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	84%
No	16%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	32%
Once a week	26%
Once a month	13%
Once a quarter	10%
Never	19%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	57%
No	43%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	62%
No	38%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	43%
No	57%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	64%
No	36%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

Best Buy's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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50%

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

Best Buy's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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40%

Best Buy ranks in the Top 40% of other companies in Minneapolis for Retention Score.

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