We're a 47-year-old, $8 billion national tool retailer with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We have over 1,600 stores in 48 states across the country and are opening several new locations every week. We offer our customers more than 7,500 tools and accessories, from hand tools and generators to air and power tools, from shop equipment to automotive tools. We provide our customers with the right tool for the right job at the right price, always delivering quality and value. read more

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Harbor Freight Tools Retention Score

Harbor Freight Tools is in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 39% of employees would not leave Harbor Freight Tools if they were offered a job for more money while 60% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 53% of Harbor Freight Tools' employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 47% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

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Where This Score Ranks Harbor Freight Tools' Retention

TOP
50%
In the Top 50% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
BOTTOM
40%
In the Bottom 40% of 402 Nearby Companies in Los Angeles
1st
1st place versus 1 competitors rated on Comparably

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C+68 / 100

Jan

Who Ranks Harbor Freight Tools' Retention the Highest?

Department - IT 95/100

Department - Operations 83/100

Department - HR 78/100

Who Ranks Harbor Freight Tools' Retention the Lowest?

Experience - 3 to 6 Years 51/100

Tenure - 2 to 5 Years 55/100

Department - Customer Support 56/100

Harbor Freight Tools Retention At a Glance

Harbor Freight Tools' Retention score is rated a "C+" by 1267 employees. The category helps understand Harbor Freight Tools' focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Harbor Freight Tools' Retention score has remained steady at 68/100. Harbor Freight Tools ranks in 1st place versus 1 competitors which include HDWR. The IT and Operations departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Customer Support and Sales departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

Harbor Freight Tools' 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 402 nearby companies in Los Angeles.

Harbor Freight Tools' Retention Trendline

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How Harbor Freight Tools' Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	66%
No	34%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	60%
No	40%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	50%
Once a month	18%
Once a quarter	7%
Once a year	4%
Never	21%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	70%
No	30%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	53%
No	47%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	32%
Secure Enough	21%
Neutral	21%
Insecure	10%
Very Insecure	16%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	53%
No	47%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	56%
No	44%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	15%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	14%
Once a quarter	14%
Never	57%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	43%
No	57%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	39%
No	61%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	58%
No	42%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

Harbor Freight Tools' Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

TOP

50%

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

Harbor Freight Tools' Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

BOTTOM

40%

Harbor Freight Tools ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies in Los Angeles for Retention Score.

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