Big Lots Claimed Company

Big Lots, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiaries, is a North America's closeout retailer. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 621

TOTAL RATINGS: 6205

CEO: Bruce K. Thorn

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Big Lots Retention Score

Big Lots is in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 50% of employees would not leave Big Lots if they were offered a job for more money while 54% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 75% of Big Lots' employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 25% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated a month ago.

Where This Score Ranks Big Lots' Retention

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In the Bottom 30% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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4th place versus 4 competitors rated on Comparably

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C-63 / 100

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Who Ranks Big Lots' Retention the Highest?

Department - Product 82/100

Department - Engineering 79/100

Department - Marketing 76/100

Who Ranks Big Lots' Retention the Lowest?

Tenure - 2 to 5 Years 50/100

Ethnicity - Asian or Pacific Islander 52/100

Tenure - Less than 1 Year 58/100

Big Lots Retention At a Glance

Big Lots' Retention score is rated a "C-" by 603 employees. The category helps understand Big Lots' focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Big Lots' Retention score has remained steady at 63/100. Big Lots ranks in 4th place versus 4 competitors which include Costco, Burlington Industries, Target, and Walmart. The Product and Engineering departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Customer Support and Operations departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

Big Lots' Retention score is in the Bottom 30% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably.

Big Lots' Retention Trendline

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How Big Lots' Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	42%
No	58%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	78%
No	22%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	54%
No	46%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	37%
Once a month	15%
Once a quarter	22%
Once a year	7%
Never	19%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	70%
No	30%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	28%
Secure Enough	28%
Neutral	28%
Insecure	5%
Very Insecure	11%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	47%
No	53%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	61%
No	39%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	10%
Once a week	35%
Once a month	20%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	35%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	37%
No	63%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	62%
No	38%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

Big Lots' Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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30%

Big Lots ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Retention Score.

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