First Solar Claimed Company

First Solar manufactures thin film photovoltaic modules and provides PV power plants and supporting services. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 84

TOTAL RATINGS: 540

CEO: Mark Widmar

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First Solar Retention Score

First Solar is in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 100% of employees would not leave First Solar if they were offered a job for more money while 78% are excited to go to work each day. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated months ago.

Where This Score Ranks First Solar's Retention

TOP
20%
In the Top 20% of 1799 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
TOP
35%
In the Top 35% of 56 Nearby Companies in Phoenix
1st
1st place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably

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B+76 / 100

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Who Ranks First Solar's Retention the Highest?

Experience - 6 to 10 Years 81/100

Ethnicity - Caucasian 66/100

Gender - Male 62/100

Who Ranks First Solar's Retention the Lowest?

Experience - Over 10 Years 52/100

First Solar Retention At a Glance

First Solar's Retention score is rated a "B+" by 83 employees. The category helps understand First Solar's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, First Solar's Retention score has remained steady at 76/100. First Solar ranks in 1st place versus 5 competitors which include SolarCity, Canadian Solar, Direct Energy, JA Solar Holdings, Co., and Trina Solar.

First Solar'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 56 nearby companies in Phoenix.

First Solar's Retention Trendline

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How First Solar's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	63%
No	37%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	71%
No	29%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	78%
No	22%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	0%
Once a month	100%
Once a quarter	0%
Once a year	0%
Never	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

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

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

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

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	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	100%
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?

First Solar's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

TOP

20%

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

First Solar's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

TOP

35%

First Solar ranks in the Top 35% of other companies in Phoenix for Retention Score.

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