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Merrill Lynch Retention Score

Merrill Lynch is in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 33% of employees would not leave Merrill Lynch if they were offered a job for more money while 72% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 50% of Merrill Lynch's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 50% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated 3 days ago.

Where This Score Ranks Merrill Lynch's Retention

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In the Top 20% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
TOP
30%
In the Top 30% of 702 Nearby Companies in New York
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1st place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably

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B+75 / 100

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Who Ranks Merrill Lynch's Retention the Highest?

Department - Sales 91/100

Department - Engineering 89/100

Ethnicity - African American/Black 79/100

Who Ranks Merrill Lynch's Retention the Lowest?

Tenure - Over 10 Years 23/100

Ethnicity - Hispanic or Latino 56/100

Tenure - 1 to 2 Years 58/100

Merrill Lynch Retention At a Glance

Merrill Lynch's Retention score is rated a "B+" by 204 employees. The category helps understand Merrill Lynch's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Merrill Lynch's Retention score has remained steady at 75/100. Merrill Lynch ranks in 1st place versus 5 competitors which include UBS, Goldman Sachs, South State Corporation, Morgan Stanley, and The Vanguard Group. The Sales and Engineering departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Finance and Business Development departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

Merrill Lynch's Retention score is in the Top 20% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Top 30% compared to 702 nearby companies in New York.

Merrill Lynch's Retention Trendline

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How Merrill Lynch's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	63%
No	37%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	82%
No	18%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	72%
No	28%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	0%
Once a month	60%
Once a quarter	20%
Once a year	20%
Never	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	80%
No	20%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	40%
Secure Enough	20%
Neutral	40%
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	33%
No	67%

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	20%
Once a quarter	60%
Never	20%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	44%
No	56%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

Merrill Lynch's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

TOP

20%

Merrill Lynch ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Retention Score.

Merrill Lynch's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

TOP

30%

Merrill Lynch ranks in the Top 30% of other companies in New York for Retention Score.

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