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Dolby Laboratories Retention Score

Dolby Laboratories is in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 60% of employees would not leave Dolby Laboratories if they were offered a job for more money while 63% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 40% of Dolby Laboratories' 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 2 months ago.

Where This Score Ranks Dolby Laboratories' Retention

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35%
In the Bottom 35% of 2117 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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30%
In the Bottom 30% of 944 Nearby Companies in San Francisco
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C-64 / 100

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Who Ranks Dolby Laboratories' Retention the Highest?

Department - HR 98/100

Ethnicity - Other 79/100

Gender - Female 70/100

Who Ranks Dolby Laboratories' Retention the Lowest?

Tenure - 5 to 10 Years 35/100

Department - Marketing 45/100

Department - Engineering 48/100

Dolby Laboratories Retention At a Glance

Dolby Laboratories' Retention score is rated a "C-" by 80 employees. The category helps understand Dolby Laboratories' focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Dolby Laboratories' Retention score has remained steady at 64/100. Dolby Laboratories ranks in 1st place versus 1 competitors which include DTS. The HR and Product departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Marketing and Engineering departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

Dolby Laboratories' Retention score is in the Bottom 35% of 2117 similar sized companies (1,001-5,000 Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Bottom 30% compared to 944 nearby companies in San Francisco.

Dolby Laboratories' Retention Trendline

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How Dolby Laboratories' Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	65%
No	35%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	73%
No	27%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	63%
No	37%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	5%
Once a month	13%
Once a quarter	25%
Once a year	19%
Never	38%

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	40%
No	60%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	29%
Secure Enough	36%
Neutral	14%
Insecure	7%
Very Insecure	14%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	77%
No	23%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	64%
No	36%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	23%
Once a month	31%
Once a quarter	23%
Never	23%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	64%
No	36%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	53%
No	47%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	60%
No	40%

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?

Dolby Laboratories' Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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35%

Dolby Laboratories ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Retention Score.

Dolby Laboratories' Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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30%

Dolby Laboratories ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies in San Francisco for Retention Score.

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