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For consumers and businesses and all customers, First Merchants Bank delivers uniquely attentive service across a broad range of financial services. As a community bank with a strong positive reputation, we approach all customer relationships with a genuine “helping you prosper” service approach. read more

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TOTAL RATINGS: 46339

CEO: Mark K Hardwick

First Merchants Retention Score

First Merchants is in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 74% of employees at First Merchants are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 72% of First Merchants' employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 28% 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 First Merchants' Retention

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15%
In the Top 15% of 2117 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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1st place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably

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A-80 / 100

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Who Ranks First Merchants' Retention the Highest?

Department - Marketing 85/100

Ethnicity - Native American 85/100

Department - Admin 82/100

Who Ranks First Merchants' Retention the Lowest?

Gender - Non-Binary 52/100

Ethnicity - Other 74/100

Department - Engineering 75/100

First Merchants Retention At a Glance

First Merchants' Retention score is rated an "A-" by 1597 employees. The category helps understand First Merchants' focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, First Merchants' Retention score has remained steady at 80/100. First Merchants ranks in 1st place versus 5 competitors which include U.S. Bank, Regions Bank, Huntington National Bank, PNC, and Fifth Third Bank. The Marketing and Admin departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Engineering and Customer Success departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

First Merchants' Retention score is in the Top 15% of 2117 similar sized companies (1,001-5,000 Employees) on Comparably.

First Merchants' Retention Trendline

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How First Merchants' Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	59%
No	41%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	91%
No	9%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	74%
No	26%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	42%
Once a month	34%
Once a quarter	12%
Once a year	8%
Never	4%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	85%
No	15%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	72%
No	28%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	28%
Secure Enough	46%
Neutral	19%
Insecure	5%
Very Insecure	2%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	62%
No	38%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

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	0%
Once a quarter	100%
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	89%
No	11%

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	90%
No	10%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

First Merchants' Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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15%

First Merchants ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Retention Score.

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