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NASA Retention Score

NASA is in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 40% of employees would not leave NASA if they were offered a job for more money while 80% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 69% of NASA's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 31% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated 6 days ago.

Where This Score Ranks NASA's Retention

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In the Top 10% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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In the Top 20% of 236 Nearby Companies in Washington, DC
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1st place versus 2 competitors rated on Comparably

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A78 / 100

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Who Ranks NASA's Retention the Highest?

Ethnicity - Asian or Pacific Islander 90/100

Tenure - Over 10 Years 86/100

Department - IT 85/100

Who Ranks NASA's Retention the Lowest?

Ethnicity - African American/Black 41/100

Department - Operations 52/100

Ethnicity - Other 55/100

NASA Retention At a Glance

NASA's Retention score is rated an "A" by 514 employees. The category helps understand NASA's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, NASA's Retention score has remained steady at 78/100. NASA ranks in 1st place versus 2 competitors which include Blue Origin and SpaceX. The IT and Engineering departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Operations and Admin departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

NASA's Retention score is in the Top 10% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Top 20% compared to 236 nearby companies in Washington, DC.

NASA's Retention Trendline

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How NASA's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	69%
No	31%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	78%
No	22%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

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How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	80%
No	20%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	42%
Once a month	25%
Once a quarter	13%
Once a year	8%
Never	12%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	63%
No	37%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	69%
No	31%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	50%
Secure Enough	35%
Neutral	10%
Insecure	0%
Very Insecure	5%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	62%
No	38%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	46%
No	54%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	29%
Once a week	29%
Once a month	18%
Once a quarter	18%
Never	6%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	55%
No	45%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	79%
No	21%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	40%
No	60%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	88%
No	12%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

NASA's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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

NASA's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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NASA ranks in the Top 20% of other companies in Washington, DC for Retention Score.

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