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CEO: Clay Williams

National Oilwell Varco Retention Score

National Oilwell Varco is in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 50% of employees would not leave National Oilwell Varco if they were offered a job for more money while 64% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 50% of National Oilwell Varco'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 16 days ago.

Where This Score Ranks National Oilwell Varco's Retention

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In the Bottom 30% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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5th place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably

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C-62 / 100

Feb

Who Ranks National Oilwell Varco's Retention the Highest?

Ethnicity - Other 56/100

Gender - Male 56/100

Tenure - 5 to 10 Years 56/100

Who Ranks National Oilwell Varco's Retention the Lowest?

Gender - Female 25/100

Department - Operations 37/100

Ethnicity - Asian or Pacific Islander 42/100

National Oilwell Varco Retention At a Glance

National Oilwell Varco's Retention score is rated a "C-" by 159 employees. The category helps understand National Oilwell Varco's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, National Oilwell Varco's Retention score has remained steady at 62/100. National Oilwell Varco ranks in 5th place versus 5 competitors which include Schlumberger, Halliburton, Forum Energy Technologies, Cameron, and FMC Technologies. The Engineering department is likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Operations department is likely to have the highest turnaround.

National Oilwell Varco's Retention score is in the Bottom 30% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably.

National Oilwell Varco's Retention Trendline

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How National Oilwell Varco's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	38%
No	62%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	71%
No	29%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	64%
No	36%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	20%
Once a month	20%
Once a quarter	0%
Once a year	20%
Never	40%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

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	0%
Secure Enough	50%
Neutral	50%
Insecure	0%
Very Insecure	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	34%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	33%
Never	33%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	60%
No	40%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

National Oilwell Varco's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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30%

National Oilwell Varco ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Retention Score.

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