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CDM Smith Retention Score

CDM Smith is in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 75% of employees at CDM Smith are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 40% of CDM Smith's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 60% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated a month ago.

Where This Score Ranks CDM Smith's Retention

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20%
In the Top 20% of 1799 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
TOP
35%
In the Top 35% of 272 Nearby Companies in Boston
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2nd place versus 4 competitors rated on Comparably

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B+75 / 100

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Who Ranks CDM Smith's Retention the Highest?

Ethnicity - Other 80/100

Experience - Entry Level 78/100

Experience - Over 10 Years 78/100

Who Ranks CDM Smith's Retention the Lowest?

Department - Engineering 64/100

Experience - 3 to 6 Years 67/100

Ethnicity - Caucasian 68/100

CDM Smith Retention At a Glance

CDM Smith's Retention score is rated a "B+" by 79 employees. The category helps understand CDM Smith's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, CDM Smith's Retention score has remained steady at 75/100. CDM Smith ranks in 2nd place versus 4 competitors which include MWH Global, Aqua America, AECOM, and CH2M. The Engineering department is likely to stay at the company the longest.

CDM Smith's Retention score is in the Top 20% of 1799 similar sized companies (5,001-10,000 Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Top 35% compared to 272 nearby companies in Boston.

CDM Smith's Retention Trendline

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How CDM Smith's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	66%
No	34%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	88%
No	12%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	17%
Once a month	17%
Once a quarter	33%
Once a year	33%
Never	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	40%
No	60%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	40%
No	60%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	25%
Secure Enough	25%
Neutral	50%
Insecure	0%
Very Insecure	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	40%
No	60%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	25%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	25%
Never	50%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	80%
No	20%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

CDM Smith's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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20%

CDM Smith ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Retention Score.

CDM Smith's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

TOP

35%

CDM Smith ranks in the Top 35% of other companies in Boston for Retention Score.

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