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McDonald's Corporation operates and franchises McDonald's restaurants worldwide. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 6911

TOTAL RATINGS: 70526

CEO: Chris Kempczinski

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McDonald's Retention Score

McDonald's is in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 46% of employees would not leave McDonald's if they were offered a job for more money while 52% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 58% of McDonald's' employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 42% 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 McDonald's' Retention

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25%
In the Bottom 25% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
BOTTOM
30%
In the Bottom 30% of 236 Nearby Companies in Chicago
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2nd place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably

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D+61 / 100

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Who Ranks McDonald's' Retention the Highest?

Department - Business Development 80/100

Department - Marketing 68/100

Department - Design 66/100

Who Ranks McDonald's' Retention the Lowest?

Department - HR 52/100

Tenure - 1 to 2 Years 57/100

Department - Communications 59/100

McDonald's Retention At a Glance

McDonald's' Retention score is rated a "D+" by 6802 employees. The category helps understand McDonald's' focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, McDonald's' Retention score has remained steady at 61/100. McDonald's ranks in 2nd place versus 5 competitors which include Starbucks, Dennys, Wendy's, Burger King, and Panera Bread. The Business Development and Marketing departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the HR and Communications departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

McDonald's' Retention score is in the Bottom 25% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Bottom 30% compared to 236 nearby companies in Chicago.

McDonald's' Retention Trendline

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How McDonald's' Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	51%
No	49%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	70%
No	30%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	52%
No	48%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	30%
Once a month	24%
Once a quarter	14%
Once a year	6%
Never	26%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	62%
No	38%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	58%
No	42%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	30%
Secure Enough	33%
Neutral	16%
Insecure	7%
Very Insecure	14%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	49%
No	51%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	68%
No	32%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	26%
Once a week	26%
Once a month	10%
Once a quarter	8%
Never	30%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	49%
No	51%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	59%
No	41%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	46%
No	54%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	61%
No	39%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

McDonald's' Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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25%

McDonald's ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Retention Score.

McDonald's' Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

BOTTOM

30%

McDonald's ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies in Chicago for Retention Score.

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