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TOTAL RATINGS: 133

CEO: Ev Williams

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Medium Retention Score

Medium is in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 40% of employees at Medium are excited to go to work each day. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated 22 days ago.

Where This Score Ranks Medium's Retention

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30%
In the Bottom 30% of 2027 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
BOTTOM
25%
In the Bottom 25% of 943 Nearby Companies in San Francisco
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2nd place versus 1 competitors rated on Comparably

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C-63 / 100

Oct

Who Ranks Medium's Retention the Highest?

Department - Engineering 76/100

Gender - Male 66/100

Who Ranks Medium's Retention the Lowest?

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Medium Retention At a Glance

Medium's Retention score is rated a "C-" by 19 employees. The category helps understand Medium's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Medium's Retention score has remained steady at 63/100. Medium ranks in 2nd place versus 1 competitors which include WordPress. The Engineering department is likely to stay at the company the longest.

Medium's Retention score is in the Bottom 30% of 2027 similar sized companies (51-200 Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Bottom 25% compared to 943 nearby companies in San Francisco.

Medium's Retention Trendline

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How Medium's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	40%
No	60%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	100%
Once a year	0%
Never	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	100%
Secure Enough	0%
Neutral	0%
Insecure	0%
Very Insecure	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	100%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

Medium's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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30%

Medium ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Retention Score.

Medium's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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25%

Medium ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies in San Francisco for Retention Score.

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