Bluebird Bio offers products based on the transformative potential of gene therapy for patients with genetic and orphan diseases. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 7

TOTAL RATINGS: 88

CEO: Nick Leschly

bluebird bio Retention Score

bluebird bio is in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 40% of employees at bluebird bio are excited to go to work each day. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated months ago.

Where This Score Ranks bluebird bio's Retention

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30%
In the Bottom 30% of 2026 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
BOTTOM
30%
In the Bottom 30% of 272 Nearby Companies in Boston
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2nd place versus 2 competitors rated on Comparably

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C-64 / 100

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bluebird bio Retention At a Glance

bluebird bio's Retention score is rated a "C-" by 7 employees. The category helps understand bluebird bio's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, bluebird bio's Retention score has remained steady at 64/100. bluebird bio ranks in 2nd place versus 2 competitors which include ImmunoGen and Sage Therapeutics.

bluebird bio's Retention score is in the Bottom 30% of 2026 similar sized companies (51-200 Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Bottom 30% compared to 272 nearby companies in Boston.

bluebird bio's Retention Trendline

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How bluebird bio's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	25%
No	75%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	40%
No	60%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Once a year	100%
Never	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	0%
Secure Enough	0%
Neutral	100%
Insecure	0%
Very Insecure	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	100%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

bluebird bio's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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30%

bluebird bio ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Retention Score.

bluebird bio's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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30%

bluebird bio ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies in Boston for Retention Score.

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