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General Electric Retention Score

General Electric is in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 56% of employees would not leave General Electric if they were offered a job for more money while 62% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 44% of General Electric's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 56% 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 General Electric's Retention

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50%
In the Top 50% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
BOTTOM
40%
In the Bottom 40% of 272 Nearby Companies in Boston
3rd
3rd place versus 3 competitors rated on Comparably

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C+68 / 100

May

Who Ranks General Electric's Retention the Highest?

Department - Finance 82/100

Department - HR 78/100

Department - Business Development 77/100

Who Ranks General Electric's Retention the Lowest?

Experience - Entry Level 41/100

Tenure - 1 to 2 Years 48/100

Ethnicity - Asian or Pacific Islander 53/100

General Electric Retention At a Glance

General Electric's Retention score is rated a "C+" by 624 employees. The category helps understand General Electric's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, General Electric's Retention score has remained steady at 68/100. General Electric ranks in 3rd place versus 3 competitors which include Siemens, Rolls-Royce, and Intel Corporation. The Finance and HR departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Marketing and Product departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

General Electric's Retention score is in the Top 50% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Bottom 40% compared to 272 nearby companies in Boston.

General Electric's Retention Trendline

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How General Electric's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	57%
No	43%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	84%
No	16%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	62%
No	38%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	21%
Once a month	16%
Once a quarter	21%
Once a year	24%
Never	18%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	51%
No	49%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	44%
No	56%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	23%
Secure Enough	35%
Neutral	26%
Insecure	7%
Very Insecure	9%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	55%
No	45%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	82%
No	18%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	4%
Once a week	13%
Once a month	21%
Once a quarter	29%
Never	33%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	39%
No	61%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	66%
No	34%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	56%
No	44%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	77%
No	23%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

General Electric's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

TOP

50%

General Electric ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Retention Score.

General Electric's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

BOTTOM

40%

General Electric ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies in Boston for Retention Score.

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