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Millennials at J. C. Penney

Millennials at J. C. Penney grade their overall culture a C-; also rating it 62/100, 1 point higher than J. C. Penney's overall culture as rated by all 477 employees on Comparably. Millennials are considered more demanding and to have higher expectations than their more experienced colleagues. Three areas millennials working at J. C. Penney think their company is performing well in are: Manager (B+), Environment (B+), and Outlook, (C+).

Work Life Balance & Community Outreach at J. C. Penney

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

AnswerPercent
Yes64%
No36%
Are you satisfied with your work/life balance?
AnswerPercent
Unlimited12%
20-30 days8%
15-20 days12%
10-15 days16%
0-10 days52%
How much paid vacation and sick days can you take a year?
AnswerPercent
Weekly17%
Monthly0%
Sometimes17%
Infrequently50%
Never16%
How frequently does your company participate in community outreach?

Mentorship and Professional Growth for Millennials at J. C. Penney

Within Dallas, 38% of millennials shared they have a mentor. At J. C. Penney, 27% of millennials say they receive mentorship, which leads to the assumption that J. C. Penney is a great place to work for millennials focused on their professional growth. See what employees think about mentorship and professional growth at J. C. Penney.

AnswerPercent
Yes27%
No73%
Do you have a mentor at work?
AnswerPercent
Yes29%
No71%
Is your company invested in your career growth?

Sentiment Toward Perks & Benefits at J. C. Penney

Employees at J. C. Penney have ranked their perks and benefits in the Bottom 20% of companies within Dallas and in the Bottom 15% of similarly-sized companies on Comparably. When asked to estimate how much employees think J. C. Penney spends on their benefits, the most common answer selected is less than $500/mo. If J. C. Penney employees had to select additional benefits not already provided it would be massage therapy and gym/health club membership. Learn about perks & benefits at J. C. Penney.

AnswerPercent
Yes47%
No53%
Are you satisfied with your Benefits?
AnswerPercent
Yes35%
No65%
Do your company's benefits play a part in staying at that company?
AnswerPercent
Paid Time Off15%
Career Training21%
Decision Making36%
Fun Culture21%
Retirement Contribution7%
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Retaining Millennials at J. C. Penney

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

AnswerPercent
Yes92%
No8%
Would you leave your current job for a 20% raise at a different company?
AnswerPercent
Yes45%
No55%
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