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IBM Retention Score

IBM is in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 49% of employees would not leave IBM if they were offered a job for more money while 82% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 80% of IBM's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 20% 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 IBM's Retention

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In the Top 5% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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15%
In the Top 15% of 702 Nearby Companies in New York
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1st place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably

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A+83 / 100

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Who Ranks IBM's Retention the Highest?

Experience - Entry Level 86/100

Department - Sales 85/100

Department - Customer Success 85/100

Who Ranks IBM's Retention the Lowest?

Tenure - 5 to 10 Years 56/100

Tenure - Over 10 Years 61/100

Tenure - 2 to 5 Years 63/100

IBM Retention At a Glance

IBM's Retention score is rated an "A+" by 3704 employees. The category helps understand IBM's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, IBM's Retention score has remained steady at 83/100. IBM ranks in 1st place versus 5 competitors which include Meta, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and Apple. The Sales and Customer Success departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Product and Legal departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

IBM's Retention score is in the Top 5% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Top 15% compared to 702 nearby companies in New York.

IBM's Retention Trendline

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How IBM's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	77%
No	23%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	95%
No	5%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	82%
No	18%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	32%
Once a month	35%
Once a quarter	22%
Once a year	5%
Never	6%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	90%
No	10%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	80%
No	20%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	27%
Secure Enough	46%
Neutral	20%
Insecure	5%
Very Insecure	2%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	54%
No	46%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	87%
No	13%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	11%
Once a week	19%
Once a month	28%
Once a quarter	24%
Never	18%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	54%
No	46%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	89%
No	11%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	49%
No	51%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	95%
No	5%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

IBM's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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IBM ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Retention Score.

IBM's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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15%

IBM ranks in the Top 15% of other companies in New York for Retention Score.

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