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TOTAL RATINGS: 2947

CEO: Stephen Smith

L.L. Bean Retention Score

L.L. Bean is in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 56% of employees would not leave L.L. Bean if they were offered a job for more money while 73% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 57% of L.L. Bean's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 43% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated 17 days ago.

Where This Score Ranks L.L. Bean's Retention

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In the Top 30% of 2117 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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1st place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably

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B74 / 100

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Who Ranks L.L. Bean's Retention the Highest?

Experience - 6 to 10 Years 93/100

Department - Communications 90/100

Department - Legal 90/100

Who Ranks L.L. Bean's Retention the Lowest?

Ethnicity - Asian or Pacific Islander 51/100

Department - Sales 52/100

Experience - Entry Level 59/100

L.L. Bean Retention At a Glance

L.L. Bean's Retention score is rated a "B" by 248 employees. The category helps understand L.L. Bean's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, L.L. Bean's Retention score has remained steady at 74/100. L.L. Bean ranks in 1st place versus 5 competitors which include Cabela's, Patagonia, IceBreaker, DICK'S Sporting Goods, and Eddie Bauer. The Communications and Legal departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Sales and Engineering departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

L.L. Bean's Retention score is in the Top 30% of 2117 similar sized companies (1,001-5,000 Employees) on Comparably.

L.L. Bean's Retention Trendline

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How L.L. Bean's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	70%
No	30%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	81%
No	19%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	73%
No	27%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	13%
Once a month	31%
Once a quarter	25%
Once a year	6%
Never	25%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	47%
No	53%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	57%
No	43%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	30%
Secure Enough	20%
Neutral	10%
Insecure	20%
Very Insecure	20%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	55%
No	45%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	60%
No	40%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	28%
Once a week	45%
Once a month	18%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	9%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	36%
No	64%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	62%
No	38%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	56%
No	44%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

L.L. Bean's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

TOP

30%

L.L. Bean ranks in the Top 30% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Retention Score.

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