Millennials at Guitar Center | Comparably
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"We have always known that our success comes from our people, but to put it through this lens, we want all our associates to look left and right and see themselves, knowing that Guitar Center is a place where hard work, good ideas, and culture thrive. What they hear from leadership needs to reflect this vision. That means a diverse collection of men, women of all backgrounds and experiences at all levels of our organization. As candidates consider Guitar Center, we want them to know this is who we are and they will feel welcomed here. That’s how we will continue to stick around for another 40, 50, 60 years."? - Ron Japinga, CEO, Guitar Center read more
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PARTICIPANTS
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RATINGS
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Millennials at Guitar Center

Millennials at Guitar Center grade their overall culture a F; also rating it 46/100, 7 points lower than Guitar Center's overall culture as rated by all 342 employees on Comparably. Millennials are considered more demanding and to have higher expectations than their more experienced colleagues. Three areas millennials working at Guitar Center think their company is performing well in are: Perks And Benefits (C), Manager (C-), and Environment, (D-).

Work Life Balance & Community Outreach at Guitar Center

Millennials working at Guitar Center and everywhere else are striving for a balanced life. At Guitar Center, the majority of employees are satisfied with their work life balance. The average Guitar Center employee receives 0-10 days paid days off per year, and socializes with their peers never outside of work. See what employees at Guitar Center think about their work life balance.

AnswerPercent
Yes67%
No33%
Are you satisfied with your work/life balance?
AnswerPercent
Unlimited17%
20-30 days0%
15-20 days17%
10-15 days33%
0-10 days33%
How much paid vacation and sick days can you take a year?
AnswerPercent
Weekly0%
Monthly0%
Sometimes0%
Infrequently0%
Never0%
How frequently does your company participate in community outreach?

Mentorship and Professional Growth for Millennials at Guitar Center

Within Los Angeles, 38% of millennials shared they have a mentor. See what employees think about mentorship and professional growth at Guitar Center.

AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Do you have a mentor at work?
AnswerPercent
Yes33%
No67%
Is your company invested in your career growth?

Sentiment Toward Perks & Benefits at Guitar Center

Employees at Guitar Center have ranked their perks and benefits in the Bottom 10% of companies within Los Angeles and in the Bottom 10% of similarly-sized companies on Comparably. When asked to estimate how much employees think Guitar Center spends on their benefits, the most common answer selected is less than $500/mo. Learn about perks & benefits at Guitar Center.

AnswerPercent
Yes42%
No58%
Are you satisfied with your Benefits?
AnswerPercent
Yes33%
No67%
Do your company's benefits play a part in staying at that company?
AnswerPercent
Paid Time Off0%
Career Training0%
Decision Making0%
Fun Culture100%
Retirement Contribution0%
What Doesn't Your Company Provide, that You Want?

Retaining Millennials at Guitar Center

It’s difficult to retain a millennial, and all three aforementioned sections listed bear importance. To recap, Guitar Center employees rate their work life balance an A. They do not think highly of Guitar Center's professional growth opportunities. Employees have graded Guitar Center's perks and benefits a D-. These ratings and reviews lead us to conclude that Guitar Center is a suitable company for the millennial workforce. Learn more about Guitar Center's efforts to retain employees.

AnswerPercent
Yes80%
No20%
Would you leave your current job for a 20% raise at a different company?
AnswerPercent
Yes43%
No57%
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