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Our innovative, facilities-based network spans across North America, across the Atlantic throughout Europe, and across the Pacific to Asia read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 64

TOTAL RATINGS: 628

CEO: Dave Schaeffer

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Cogent Communications Retention Score

Cogent Communications is in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 43% of employees at Cogent Communications are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 50% of Cogent Communications' employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 50% 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 Cogent Communications' Retention

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35%
In the Bottom 35% of 1835 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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2nd place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably

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C-64 / 100

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Who Ranks Cogent Communications' Retention the Highest?

Experience - Over 10 Years 84/100

Gender - Female 82/100

Gender - Male 76/100

Who Ranks Cogent Communications' Retention the Lowest?

Ethnicity - Other 69/100

Ethnicity - Caucasian 74/100

Department - Sales 75/100

Cogent Communications Retention At a Glance

Cogent Communications' Retention score is rated a "C-" by 58 employees. The category helps understand Cogent Communications' focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Cogent Communications' Retention score has remained steady at 64/100. Cogent Communications ranks in 2nd place versus 5 competitors which include Verizon, Level 3 Communications, Cable One, Lumen (formerly CenturyLink), and Zayo Group. The Sales department is likely to stay at the company the longest.

Cogent Communications' Retention score is in the Bottom 35% of 1835 similar sized companies (501-1,000 Employees) on Comparably.

Cogent Communications' Retention Trendline

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How Cogent Communications' Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	56%
No	44%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	86%
No	14%

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	40%
Once a month	20%
Once a quarter	20%
Once a year	0%
Never	20%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	100%
Secure Enough	0%
Neutral	0%
Insecure	0%
Very Insecure	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

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	100%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

Cogent Communications' Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

BOTTOM

35%

Cogent Communications ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Retention Score.

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