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CareerBuilder Retention Score

CareerBuilder is in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 67% of employees would not leave CareerBuilder if they were offered a job for more money while 54% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 25% of CareerBuilder'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 months ago.

Where This Score Ranks CareerBuilder's Retention

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In the Bottom 25% of 2117 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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In the Bottom 25% of 236 Nearby Companies in Chicago
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D+60 / 100

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Who Ranks CareerBuilder's Retention the Highest?

Department - Marketing 98/100

Tenure - Over 10 Years 79/100

Department - HR 75/100

Who Ranks CareerBuilder's Retention the Lowest?

Department - Design 40/100

Ethnicity - African American/Black 40/100

Tenure - 1 to 2 Years 50/100

CareerBuilder Retention At a Glance

CareerBuilder's Retention score is rated a "D+" by 86 employees. The category helps understand CareerBuilder's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, CareerBuilder's Retention score has remained steady at 60/100. CareerBuilder ranks in 6th place versus 5 competitors which include ZipRecruiter, LinkedIn, Indeed.com, Glassdoor, and Monster. The Marketing and HR departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Design and Engineering departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

CareerBuilder's Retention score is in the Bottom 25% of 2117 similar sized companies (1,001-5,000 Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Bottom 25% compared to 236 nearby companies in Chicago.

CareerBuilder's Retention Trendline

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How CareerBuilder's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	39%
No	61%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	84%
No	16%

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	25%
Once a month	29%
Once a quarter	38%
Once a year	0%
Never	8%

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	27%
Secure Enough	28%
Neutral	11%
Insecure	28%
Very Insecure	6%

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	90%
No	10%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	5%
Once a week	6%
Once a month	33%
Once a quarter	6%
Never	50%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	40%
No	60%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	61%
No	39%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	73%
No	27%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

CareerBuilder's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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25%

CareerBuilder ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Retention Score.

CareerBuilder's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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25%

CareerBuilder ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies in Chicago for Retention Score.

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