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TOTAL RATINGS: 1960

CEO: Thomas Dohmke

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GitHub Retention Score

GitHub is in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 70% of employees would not leave GitHub if they were offered a job for more money while 81% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 71% of GitHub's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 29% 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 GitHub's Retention

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In the Top 10% of 2117 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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In the Top 25% of 944 Nearby Companies in San Francisco
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2nd place versus 2 competitors rated on Comparably

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A81 / 100

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Who Ranks GitHub's Retention the Highest?

Department - Product 92/100

Department - HR 89/100

Ethnicity - Caucasian 88/100

Who Ranks GitHub's Retention the Lowest?

Ethnicity - African American/Black 63/100

Ethnicity - Asian or Pacific Islander 66/100

Experience - 1 to 3 Years 66/100

GitHub Retention At a Glance

GitHub's Retention score is rated an "A" by 213 employees. The category helps understand GitHub's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, GitHub's Retention score has remained steady at 81/100. GitHub ranks in 2nd place versus 2 competitors which include GitLab and Atlassian. The Product and HR departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Business Development and Engineering departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

GitHub's Retention score is in the Top 10% of 2117 similar sized companies (1,001-5,000 Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Top 25% compared to 944 nearby companies in San Francisco.

GitHub's Retention Trendline

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How GitHub's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	82%
No	18%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	87%
No	13%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	81%
No	19%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	47%
Once a month	18%
Once a quarter	29%
Once a year	0%
Never	6%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	69%
No	31%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	71%
No	29%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	50%
Secure Enough	35%
Neutral	5%
Insecure	5%
Very Insecure	5%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	69%
No	31%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	60%
No	40%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	7%
Once a week	20%
Once a month	47%
Once a quarter	20%
Never	6%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	10%
No	90%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	89%
No	11%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	70%
No	30%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	80%
No	20%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

GitHub's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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10%

GitHub ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Retention Score.

GitHub's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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25%

GitHub ranks in the Top 25% of other companies in San Francisco for Retention Score.

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