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TOTAL RATINGS: 5538

CEO: Marc Rosen

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J. C. Penney Retention Score

J. C. Penney is in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 37% of employees would not leave J. C. Penney if they were offered a job for more money while 54% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 45% of J. C. Penney's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 55% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated 21 days ago.

Where This Score Ranks J. C. Penney's Retention

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In the Bottom 20% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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In the Bottom 25% of 120 Nearby Companies in Dallas
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Who Ranks J. C. Penney's Retention the Highest?

Department - Admin 88/100

Department - HR 80/100

Ethnicity - Asian or Pacific Islander 79/100

Who Ranks J. C. Penney's Retention the Lowest?

Ethnicity - Native American 46/100

Department - Operations 49/100

Department - Product 50/100

J. C. Penney Retention At a Glance

J. C. Penney's Retention score is rated a "D" by 464 employees. The category helps understand J. C. Penney's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, J. C. Penney's Retention score has remained steady at 60/100. J. C. Penney ranks in 3rd place versus 5 competitors which include Target, Walmart, Walgreens, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Dillard's. The Admin and HR departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Operations and Product departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

J. C. Penney's Retention score is in the Bottom 20% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Bottom 25% compared to 120 nearby companies in Dallas.

J. C. Penney's Retention Trendline

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How J. C. Penney's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	39%
No	61%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	78%
No	22%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	54%
No	46%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	30%
Once a month	20%
Once a quarter	3%
Once a year	7%
Never	40%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	54%
No	46%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	45%
No	55%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	5%
Secure Enough	21%
Neutral	32%
Insecure	21%
Very Insecure	21%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	52%
No	48%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	92%
No	8%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	5%
Once a month	18%
Once a quarter	24%
Never	53%

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	35%
No	65%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	37%
No	63%

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?

J. C. Penney's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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J. C. Penney ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Retention Score.

J. C. Penney's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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25%

J. C. Penney ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies in Dallas for Retention Score.

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