"Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is a publishing firm that provides education and learning resources including textbooks, study materials and assessments." read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 82

TOTAL RATINGS: 695

CEO: John J. (Jack) Lynch Jr.

HMH Retention Score

HMH is in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 57% of employees at HMH are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 33% of HMH's 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 15 days ago.

Where This Score Ranks HMH's Retention

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In the Bottom 40% of 2026 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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In the Bottom 40% of 272 Nearby Companies in Boston
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4th place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably

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C68 / 100

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Who Ranks HMH's Retention the Highest?

Gender - Male 80/100

Department - Operations 76/100

Ethnicity - Caucasian 71/100

Who Ranks HMH's Retention the Lowest?

Gender - Female 70/100

Experience - Over 10 Years 71/100

HMH Retention At a Glance

HMH's Retention score is rated a "C" by 79 employees. The category helps understand HMH's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, HMH's Retention score has remained steady at 68/100. HMH ranks in 4th place versus 5 competitors which include Cambium Learning Group, Simon and Schuster, Education First, Pearson, and Penguin Random House. The Operations department is likely to stay at the company the longest.

HMH's Retention score is in the Bottom 40% of 2026 similar sized companies (51-200 Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Bottom 40% compared to 272 nearby companies in Boston.

HMH's Retention Trendline

HMH68
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How HMH's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	53%
No	47%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	88%
No	12%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	57%
No	43%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	17%
Once a month	33%
Once a quarter	17%
Once a year	16%
Never	17%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

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	0%
Secure Enough	25%
Neutral	50%
Insecure	25%
Very Insecure	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	100%
Never	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

HMH's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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40%

HMH ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Retention Score.

HMH's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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40%

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

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