Millennials at Merck | Comparably
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At Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, we are unified around our purpose: We use the power of leading-edge science to save and improve lives around the world. For more than 130 years, we have brought hope to humanity through the development of important medicines and vaccines. We aspire to be the premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company in the world – and today, we are at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions that advance the prevention and treatment of diseases in people and animals. We foster a diverse and inclusive global workforce and operate responsibly every day to enable a safe, sustainable and healthy future for all people and communities. read more
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Millennials at Merck

Millennials at Merck grade their overall culture an A; also rating it 78/100, 3 points higher than Merck's overall culture as rated by all 513 employees on Comparably. Millennials are considered more demanding and to have higher expectations than their more experienced colleagues. Three areas millennials working at Merck think their company is performing well in are: Manager (A+), Team (A+), and CEO Rating, (A+).

Work Life Balance & Community Outreach at Merck

Millennials working at Merck and everywhere else are striving for a balanced life. At Merck, most employees are satisfied with their work life balance. The average Merck employee receives 20-30 paid days off per year, and socializes with their peers once a quarter outside of work. See what employees at Merck think about their work life balance.

AnswerPercent
Yes75%
No25%
Are you satisfied with your work/life balance?
AnswerPercent
Unlimited0%
20-30 days63%
15-20 days25%
10-15 days12%
0-10 days0%
How much paid vacation and sick days can you take a year?
AnswerPercent
Weekly0%
Monthly25%
Sometimes25%
Infrequently50%
Never0%
How frequently does your company participate in community outreach?

Mentorship and Professional Growth for Millennials at Merck

Within New York, 34% of millennials shared they have a mentor. At Merck, 60% of millennials say they receive mentorship, which leads to the assumption that Merck is a great place to work for millennials focused on their professional growth. See what employees think about mentorship and professional growth at Merck.

AnswerPercent
Yes60%
No40%
Do you have a mentor at work?
AnswerPercent
Yes55%
No45%
Is your company invested in your career growth?

Sentiment Toward Perks & Benefits at Merck

Employees at Merck have ranked their perks and benefits in the Top 25% of companies within New York and in the Top 10% of similarly-sized companies on Comparably. When asked to estimate how much employees think Merck spends on their benefits, the most common answer selected is $2500+/mo. If Merck employees had to select an additional benefit not already provided it would be massage therapy. Learn about perks & benefits at Merck.

AnswerPercent
Yes78%
No22%
Are you satisfied with your Benefits?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Do your company's benefits play a part in staying at that company?
AnswerPercent
Paid Time Off0%
Career Training0%
Decision Making16%
Fun Culture67%
Retirement Contribution17%
What Doesn't Your Company Provide, that You Want?

Retaining Millennials at Merck

It’s difficult to retain a millennial, and all three aforementioned sections listed bear importance. To recap, Merck employees rate their work life balance a B-. They think highly of Merck's professional growth opportunities. Employees have graded Merck's perks and benefits an A. These ratings and reviews lead us to conclude that Merck is an excellent company for the millennial workforce. Learn more about Merck's efforts to retain employees.

AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Would you leave your current job for a 20% raise at a different company?
AnswerPercent
Yes40%
No60%
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