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Caterpillar Inc. Retention Score

Caterpillar Inc. is in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 43% of employees would not leave Caterpillar Inc. if they were offered a job for more money while 64% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 38% of Caterpillar Inc. employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 62% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

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Where This Score Ranks Caterpillar Inc. Retention

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In the Top 50% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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In the Top 50% of 236 Nearby Companies in Chicago
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3rd place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably

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C+69 / 100

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Who Ranks Caterpillar Inc. Retention the Highest?

Department - Sales 88/100

Department - Finance 87/100

Tenure - Over 10 Years 86/100

Who Ranks Caterpillar Inc. Retention the Lowest?

Tenure - 2 to 5 Years 44/100

Gender - Non-Binary 47/100

Ethnicity - Native American 52/100

Caterpillar Inc. Retention At a Glance

Caterpillar Inc. Retention score is rated a "C+" by 759 employees. The category helps understand Caterpillar Inc. focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Caterpillar Inc. Retention score has remained steady at 69/100. Caterpillar Inc. ranks in 3rd place versus 5 competitors which include Astec Industries, John Deere, Alamo Group, Dresser-Rand, and Columbus McKinnon. The Sales and Finance departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Legal and Operations departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

Caterpillar Inc. Retention score is in the Top 50% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Top 50% compared to 236 nearby companies in Chicago.

Caterpillar Inc. Retention Trendline

Caterpillar Inc.69
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How Caterpillar Inc. Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	63%
No	37%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	84%
No	16%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

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How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	64%
No	36%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	14%
Once a month	27%
Once a quarter	15%
Once a year	15%
Never	29%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	45%
No	55%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	38%
No	62%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	20%
Secure Enough	31%
Neutral	14%
Insecure	21%
Very Insecure	14%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	46%
No	54%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	88%
No	12%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	18%
Once a week	11%
Once a month	21%
Once a quarter	21%
Never	29%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	62%
No	38%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	68%
No	32%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	43%
No	57%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	48%
No	52%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

Caterpillar Inc. Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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Caterpillar Inc. ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Retention Score.

Caterpillar Inc. Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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Caterpillar Inc. ranks in the Top 50% of other companies in Chicago for Retention Score.

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