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Blue Shield of California's mission is to ensure all Californians have access to high-quality health care at a sustainably affordable price. We are transforming health care in a way that truly serves our nonprofit mission by lowering costs, improving quality, and enhancing the member and physician experience. Headquartered in Oakland, CA, we're proud to service over 4.5 million members and employ more than 7,500 people. We're an independent member of the Blue Shield Association. In 2015, we acquired Care1st Health Plan, now named Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, a provider-founded managed care company based in Los Angeles County, to help us fulfill our mission of providing all Californians with access to high quality, sustainably affordable care. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 92

TOTAL RATINGS: 1044

CEO: Paul Markovich

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Blue Shield of California Retention Score

Blue Shield of California is in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 62% of employees would not leave Blue Shield of California if they were offered a job for more money while 62% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 37% of Blue Shield of California's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 63% 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 Blue Shield of California's Retention

TOP
50%
In the Top 50% of 1799 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
BOTTOM
40%
In the Bottom 40% of 944 Nearby Companies in San Francisco
3rd
3rd place versus 2 competitors rated on Comparably

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C+69 / 100

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Who Ranks Blue Shield of California's Retention the Highest?

Ethnicity - Asian or Pacific Islander 96/100

Experience - 3 to 6 Years 88/100

Tenure - Less than 1 Year 84/100

Who Ranks Blue Shield of California's Retention the Lowest?

Ethnicity - Other 51/100

Department - Marketing 55/100

Tenure - 2 to 5 Years 56/100

Blue Shield of California Retention At a Glance

Blue Shield of California's Retention score is rated a "C+" by 90 employees. The category helps understand Blue Shield of California's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Blue Shield of California's Retention score has remained steady at 69/100. Blue Shield of California ranks in 3rd place versus 2 competitors which include Kaiser Permanente and Sutter Health. The HR department is likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Marketing department is likely to have the highest turnaround.

Blue Shield of California's Retention score is in the Top 50% of 1799 similar sized companies (5,001-10,000 Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Bottom 40% compared to 944 nearby companies in San Francisco.

Blue Shield of California's Retention Trendline

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How Blue Shield of California's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	61%
No	39%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	85%
No	15%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	62%
No	38%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	44%
Once a month	14%
Once a quarter	21%
Once a year	7%
Never	14%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	37%
No	63%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	33%
Secure Enough	22%
Neutral	33%
Insecure	12%
Very Insecure	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	62%
No	38%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	86%
No	14%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	22%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	23%
Once a quarter	11%
Never	44%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	43%
No	57%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	92%
No	8%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	62%
No	38%

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?

Blue Shield of California's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

TOP

50%

Blue Shield of California ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Retention Score.

Blue Shield of California's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

BOTTOM

40%

Blue Shield of California ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies in San Francisco for Retention Score.

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