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Microsoft Retention Score

Microsoft is in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 58% of employees would not leave Microsoft if they were offered a job for more money while 78% 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.

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Where This Score Ranks Microsoft's Retention

  • TOP
    15%

    In the Top 15% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

  • TOP
    35%

    In the Top 35% of 148 Nearby Companies in Seattle

  • 3rd

    3rd place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably

76
Dec
76
Jan
76
Feb
76
Mar
76
Apr
A-76 / 100
May

Who Ranks Microsoft's Retention the Highest?

Department - Communications 90/100
Department - HR 86/100
Department - Customer Support 85/100

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 an "A-" by 3002 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 3rd place versus 5 competitors which include Google, Salesforce, Yahoo, Apple, and Oracle. The Communications and HR departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Operations and Business Development departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

Microsoft's Retention score is in the Top 15% 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 3002 Employees in All Departments, All Genders, All Ethnicities and All Yrs. Experience Experience

Do you believe you're paid fairly?
Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?
79
out of 100
How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?
Are you typically excited about going to work each day?
Every week
20%
Once a month
26%
Once a quarter
31%
Once a year
12%
Never
11%
How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?
Do you approve of the job your executive team is doing at your company?
Do Your Company Leaders Do What They Should to Retain You as an Employee?
Very Secure
27%
Secure Enough
40%
Neutral
22%
Insecure
4%
Very Insecure
7%
How secure do you feel your job is at your company?
Do you have a close friend at work?
Would you leave your current job for a 20% raise at a different company?
Multiple times a week
11%
Once a week
18%
Once a month
21%
Once a quarter
24%
Never
26%
How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?
Do you feel burnt out at work?
Are you challenged at work?
Would you turn down a job offer today, for slightly more money?
Are you proud to be a part of your company?

Microsoft's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

TOP
15%

Microsoft ranks in the Top 15% 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. Quicken Loans
    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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