Books A Million is a book retailing company that sells books, magazines, collectibles, toys, electronics and accessories, and gifts. read more

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Books A Million Retention Score

Books A Million is in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 50% of employees would not leave Books A Million if they were offered a job for more money while 43% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 25% of Books A Million's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 75% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated 18 days ago.

Where This Score Ranks Books A Million's Retention

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In the Bottom 15% of 2117 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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6th place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably

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D55 / 100

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Who Ranks Books A Million's Retention the Highest?

Experience - Entry Level 66/100

Experience - Over 10 Years 59/100

Ethnicity - Caucasian 56/100

Who Ranks Books A Million's Retention the Lowest?

Experience - 3 to 6 Years 39/100

Department - Sales 42/100

Ethnicity - African American/Black 43/100

Books A Million Retention At a Glance

Books A Million's Retention score is rated a "D" by 116 employees. The category helps understand Books A Million's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Books A Million's Retention score has remained steady at 55/100. Books A Million ranks in 6th place versus 5 competitors which include eBay, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Hot Topic. The Customer Support department is likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Sales department is likely to have the highest turnaround.

Books A Million's Retention score is in the Bottom 15% of 2117 similar sized companies (1,001-5,000 Employees) on Comparably.

Books A Million's Retention Trendline

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How Books A Million's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	17%
No	83%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	81%
No	19%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	43%
No	57%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	14%
Once a month	14%
Once a quarter	29%
Once a year	14%
Never	29%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	25%
No	75%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	25%
No	75%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	40%
Secure Enough	20%
Neutral	20%
Insecure	0%
Very Insecure	20%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	80%
No	20%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	75%
Never	25%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

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	40%
No	60%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

Books A Million's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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15%

Books A Million ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Retention Score.

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