Microsoft Retention Score | Comparably
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Microsoft Retention Score

Microsoft is in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 57% of employees would not leave Microsoft if they were offered a job for more money while 77% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 60% of Microsoft's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 40% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated 5 days ago.

Where This Score Ranks Microsoft's Retention

  • TOP
    20%

    In the Top 20% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

  • TOP
    35%

    In the Top 35% of 148 Nearby Companies in Seattle

  • 2nd

    2nd place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably

76
Aug
76
Sep
76
Oct
76
Nov
76
Dec
B+76 / 100
Jan
Who Ranks Microsoft's Retention the Highest?
Department - Communications 90/100
Department - Customer Support 85/100
Department - HR 84/100
Who Ranks Microsoft's Retention the Lowest?
Tenure - Over 10 Years 66/100
Tenure - 1 to 2 Years 67/100
Department - Operations 68/100

Microsoft Retention At a Glance

Microsoft's Retention score is rated a "B+" by 4443 employees. The category helps understand Microsoft's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Microsoft's Retention score has remained steady at 76/100. Microsoft ranks in 2nd place versus 5 competitors which include Google, Yahoo, Apple, Sony, and Oracle. The Communications and Customer Support departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Operations and Engineering departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

Microsoft's Retention score is in the Top 20% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Top 35% compared to 148 nearby companies in Seattle.

Microsoft's Retention Trendline

  • Microsoft76
  • Other Companies in Seattle
  • Similar Size on Comparably

How Microsoft's Retention Score is Calculated

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Results from 4443 Employees in All Departments, All Genders, All Ethnicities and All Yrs. Experience Experience

AnswerPercent
Yes72%
No28%
Do you believe you're paid fairly?
AnswerPercent
Yes84%
No16%
Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?
78
out of 100
How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?
AnswerPercent
Yes77%
No23%
Are you typically excited about going to work each day?
AnswerPercent
Every week21%
Once a month26%
Once a quarter30%
Once a year11%
Never12%
How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?
AnswerPercent
Yes77%
No23%
Do you approve of the job your executive team is doing at your company?
AnswerPercent
Yes60%
No40%
Do Your Company Leaders Do What They Should to Retain You as an Employee?
AnswerPercent
Very Secure29%
Secure Enough38%
Neutral20%
Insecure6%
Very Insecure7%
How secure do you feel your job is at your company?
AnswerPercent
Yes57%
No43%
Do you have a close friend at work?
AnswerPercent
Yes77%
No23%
Would you leave your current job for a 20% raise at a different company?
AnswerPercent
Multiple times a week13%
Once a week18%
Once a month19%
Once a quarter24%
Never26%
How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?
AnswerPercent
Yes42%
No58%
Do you feel burnt out at work?
AnswerPercent
Yes72%
No28%
Are you challenged at work?
AnswerPercent
Yes57%
No43%
Would you turn down a job offer today, for slightly more money?
AnswerPercent
Yes82%
No18%
Are you proud to be a part of your company?

Microsoft's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

TOP
20%

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

  1. American Greetings
    77 / 100
  2. Wood Group
    77 / 100
  3. Microsoft
    76 / 100
  4. Schneider Electric
    76 / 100
  5. Cummins Inc.
    76 / 100
  6. Rocket Companies
    76 / 100

Microsoft's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

TOP
35%

Microsoft ranks in the Top 35% of other companies in Seattle for Retention Score.

  1. Bonsai Media Group
    78 / 100
  2. Rover.com
    77 / 100
  3. Mona
    77 / 100
  4. Microsoft
    76 / 100
  5. Zillow
    76 / 100
  6. Pushpay
    76 / 100
  7. Brooks Running
    75 / 100
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