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TOTAL RATINGS: 457

CEO: Christopher DeFaria

DreamWorks Animation Retention Score

DreamWorks Animation is in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 100% of employees would not leave DreamWorks Animation if they were offered a job for more money while 76% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 100% of DreamWorks Animation's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated 2 months ago.

Where This Score Ranks DreamWorks Animation's Retention

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In the Top 50% of 2117 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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1st place versus 3 competitors rated on Comparably

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C+68 / 100

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Who Ranks DreamWorks Animation's Retention the Highest?

Ethnicity - Asian or Pacific Islander 92/100

Department - Design 82/100

Experience - 3 to 6 Years 81/100

Who Ranks DreamWorks Animation's Retention the Lowest?

Experience - Over 10 Years 56/100

Experience - 1 to 3 Years 60/100

Ethnicity - Caucasian 66/100

DreamWorks Animation Retention At a Glance

DreamWorks Animation's Retention score is rated a "C+" by 56 employees. The category helps understand DreamWorks Animation's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, DreamWorks Animation's Retention score has remained steady at 68/100. DreamWorks Animation ranks in 1st place versus 3 competitors which include Starz Entertainment, Cinedigm, and Annapurna Pictures. The Design department is likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Engineering department is likely to have the highest turnaround.

DreamWorks Animation's Retention score is in the Top 50% of 2117 similar sized companies (1,001-5,000 Employees) on Comparably.

DreamWorks Animation's Retention Trendline

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How DreamWorks Animation's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	43%
No	57%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	69%
No	31%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	76%
No	24%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	0%
Once a month	20%
Once a quarter	0%
Once a year	40%
Never	40%

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	100%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	0%
Secure Enough	67%
Neutral	33%
Insecure	0%
Very Insecure	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

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

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

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	83%
No	17%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

DreamWorks Animation's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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50%

DreamWorks Animation ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Retention Score.

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