Illumina Claimed Company

Genomics is the single most important revolution of our time. It’s transforming every industry there is, from healthcare to agriculture to ecology. Illumina is an applied genomics technology company dedicated to making genomics useful for all. Our mission, to improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome, fuels us every day. As the global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, we have developed one of the world’s most comprehensive genomics portfolio of integrated systems, consumables, and analysis tools. Life at Illumina is about working with teammates who are deeply passionate about what we do, because we know that our work has the power to improve lives. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. This movement belongs to all of us—to the people who work at it every day and to the lives it touches. Join the journey. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 297

TOTAL RATINGS: 2397

CEO: Francis deSouza

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Millennials at Illumina

Millennials at Illumina grade their overall culture an A-; also rating it 75/100, 5 points lower than Illumina's overall culture as rated by all 297 employees on Comparably. Millennials are considered more demanding and to have higher expectations than their more experienced colleagues. Three areas millennials working at Illumina think their company is performing well in are: Perks And Benefits (A), Manager (A+), and Team, (A-).

Work Life Balance & Community Outreach at Illumina

Millennials working at Illumina and everywhere else are striving for a balanced life. At Illumina, the majority of employees are satisfied with their work life balance. The average Illumina employee receives 20-30 paid days off per year, and socializes with their peers once a quarter outside of work. See what employees at Illumina think about their work life balance.

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Are you satisfied with your work/life balance?

Answer	Percent
Unlimited	17%
20-30 days	67%
15-20 days	16%
10-15 days	0%
0-10 days	0%

How much paid vacation and sick days can you take a year?

Answer	Percent
Weekly	80%
Monthly	0%
Sometimes	20%
Infrequently	0%
Never	0%

How frequently does your company participate in community outreach?

Mentorship and Professional Growth for Millennials at Illumina

Within San Diego, 34% of millennials shared they have a mentor. At Illumina, 67% of millennials say they receive mentorship, which leads to the assumption that Illumina is a great place to work for millennials focused on their professional growth. See what employees think about mentorship and professional growth at Illumina.

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	92%
No	8%

Is your company invested in your career growth?

Sentiment Toward Perks & Benefits at Illumina

Employees at Illumina have ranked their perks and benefits in the Top 5% of companies within San Diego and in the Top 5% of similarly-sized companies on Comparably. When asked to estimate how much employees think Illumina spends on their benefits, the most common answer selected is $1500 - $2500/mo. If Illumina employees had to select additional benefits not already provided it would be gym/health club membership and massage therapy. Learn about perks & benefits at Illumina.

Answer	Percent
Yes	90%
No	10%

Are you satisfied with your Benefits?

Answer	Percent
Yes	83%
No	17%

Do your company's benefits play a part in staying at that company?

Answer	Percent
Paid Time Off	17%
Career Training	33%
Decision Making	50%
Fun Culture	0%
Retirement Contribution	0%

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Retaining Millennials at Illumina

It’s difficult to retain a millennial, and all three aforementioned sections listed bear importance. To recap, Illumina employees rate their work life balance a C. They think very highly of Illumina's professional growth opportunities. Employees have graded Illumina's perks and benefits an A+. These ratings and reviews lead us to conclude that Illumina is an excellent company for the millennial workforce. Learn more about Illumina's efforts to retain employees.