Established in Minneapolis in 1982, Great Clips has grown to be the world's largest and fastest growing salon brand. There are more than 4,400 salons throughout the United States and Canada -- all of them owned by franchisees. read more

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Great Clips Retention Score

Great Clips is in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 11% of employees would not leave Great Clips if they were offered a job for more money while 56% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 33% of Great Clips' employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 67% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated 2 months ago.

Where This Score Ranks Great Clips' Retention

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In the Bottom 20% of 2117 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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In the Bottom 20% of 71 Nearby Companies in Minneapolis
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3rd place versus 4 competitors rated on Comparably

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Who Ranks Great Clips' Retention the Highest?

Ethnicity - African American/Black 88/100

Gender - Male 85/100

Ethnicity - Hispanic or Latino 75/100

Who Ranks Great Clips' Retention the Lowest?

Experience - 3 to 6 Years 36/100

Tenure - 2 to 5 Years 37/100

Department - Design 39/100

Great Clips Retention At a Glance

Great Clips' Retention score is rated a "D" by 190 employees. The category helps understand Great Clips' focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Great Clips' Retention score has remained steady at 58/100. Great Clips ranks in 3rd place versus 4 competitors which include Sport Clips, Supercuts, Fantastic Sams, and Regis Corporation. The Operations and Customer Support departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Design and Customer Success departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

Great Clips' Retention score is in the Bottom 20% of 2117 similar sized companies (1,001-5,000 Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Bottom 20% compared to 71 nearby companies in Minneapolis.

Great Clips' Retention Trendline

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How Great Clips' Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	74%
No	26%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

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How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	56%
No	44%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	21%
Once a month	36%
Once a quarter	7%
Once a year	0%
Never	36%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	36%
No	64%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	28%
Secure Enough	18%
Neutral	27%
Insecure	9%
Very Insecure	18%

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	75%
No	25%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	30%
Once a week	10%
Once a month	20%
Once a quarter	10%
Never	30%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	36%
No	64%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	11%
No	89%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	36%
No	64%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

Great Clips' Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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Great Clips ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Retention Score.

Great Clips' Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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Great Clips ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies in Minneapolis for Retention Score.

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