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Millennials at Caterpillar Inc.

Millennials at Caterpillar Inc. grade their overall culture a C+; also rating it 67/100, 1 point higher than Caterpillar Inc. overall culture as rated by all 764 employees on Comparably. Millennials are considered more demanding and to have higher expectations than their more experienced colleagues. Three areas millennials working at Caterpillar Inc. think their company is performing well in are: Manager (A), Professional Development (A), and Team, (B).

Work Life Balance & Community Outreach at Caterpillar Inc.

Millennials working at Caterpillar Inc. and everywhere else are striving for a balanced life. At Caterpillar Inc., not many employees are satisfied with their work life balance. The average Caterpillar Inc. employee receives 20-30 paid days off per year, and socializes with their peers never outside of work. See what employees at Caterpillar Inc. think about their work life balance.

AnswerPercent
Yes44%
No56%
Are you satisfied with your work/life balance?
AnswerPercent
Unlimited0%
20-30 days42%
15-20 days20%
10-15 days13%
0-10 days25%
How much paid vacation and sick days can you take a year?
AnswerPercent
Weekly31%
Monthly15%
Sometimes31%
Infrequently15%
Never8%
How frequently does your company participate in community outreach?

Mentorship and Professional Growth for Millennials at Caterpillar Inc.

Within Chicago, 39% of millennials shared they have a mentor. At Caterpillar Inc., 60% of millennials say they receive mentorship, which leads to the assumption that Caterpillar Inc. is a great place to work for millennials focused on their professional growth. See what employees think about mentorship and professional growth at Caterpillar Inc..

AnswerPercent
Yes60%
No40%
Do you have a mentor at work?
AnswerPercent
Yes32%
No68%
Is your company invested in your career growth?

Sentiment Toward Perks & Benefits at Caterpillar Inc.

Employees at Caterpillar Inc. have ranked their perks and benefits in the Top 50% of companies within Chicago and in the Top 35% of similarly-sized companies on Comparably. When asked to estimate how much employees think Caterpillar Inc. spends on their benefits, the most common answer selected is less than $500/mo. If Caterpillar Inc. employees had to select an additional benefit not already provided it would be gym/health club membership. Learn about perks & benefits at Caterpillar Inc..

AnswerPercent
Yes69%
No31%
Are you satisfied with your Benefits?
AnswerPercent
Yes56%
No44%
Do your company's benefits play a part in staying at that company?
AnswerPercent
Paid Time Off7%
Career Training64%
Decision Making7%
Fun Culture22%
Retirement Contribution0%
What Doesn't Your Company Provide, that You Want?

Retaining Millennials at Caterpillar Inc.

It’s difficult to retain a millennial, and all three aforementioned sections listed bear importance. To recap, Caterpillar Inc. employees rate their work life balance a C-. They do not think highly of Caterpillar Inc. professional growth opportunities. Employees have graded Caterpillar Inc. perks and benefits a B. These ratings and reviews lead us to conclude that Caterpillar Inc. is a suitable company for the millennial workforce. Learn more about Caterpillar Inc. efforts to retain employees.

AnswerPercent
Yes88%
No12%
Would you leave your current job for a 20% raise at a different company?
AnswerPercent
Yes38%
No62%
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