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Niantic is the world’s leading augmented reality company with an initial focus on AR games. Originally formed at Google in 2011, we became an independent company with a strong group of investors including Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, and Alsop Louie Partners. Our current titles include pioneering global-control game Ingress, record-breaking AR game Pokémon GO, and recently released third title, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. read more

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TOTAL RATINGS: 1300

CEO: John Hanke

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Niantic Retention Score

Niantic is in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 78% of employees would not leave Niantic if they were offered a job for more money while 78% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 70% of Niantic's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 30% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated months ago.

Where This Score Ranks Niantic's Retention

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10%
In the Top 10% of 1835 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
TOP
25%
In the Top 25% of 944 Nearby Companies in San Francisco
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2nd place versus 4 competitors rated on Comparably

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A80 / 100

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Who Ranks Niantic's Retention the Highest?

Department - Product 97/100

Experience - 6 to 10 Years 92/100

Experience - Over 10 Years 89/100

Who Ranks Niantic's Retention the Lowest?

Department - Design 53/100

Experience - 1 to 3 Years 70/100

Tenure - 1 to 2 Years 71/100

Niantic Retention At a Glance

Niantic's Retention score is rated an "A" by 84 employees. The category helps understand Niantic's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Niantic's Retention score has remained steady at 80/100. Niantic ranks in 2nd place versus 4 competitors which include Blizzard Entertainment, Ubisoft, Glu Mobile, and PennyPop. The Product and Engineering departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Design department is likely to have the highest turnaround.

Niantic's Retention score is in the Top 10% of 1835 similar sized companies (501-1,000 Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Top 25% compared to 944 nearby companies in San Francisco.

Niantic's Retention Trendline

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How Niantic's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	90%
No	10%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	78%
No	22%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	40%
Once a month	10%
Once a quarter	30%
Once a year	10%
Never	10%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	83%
No	17%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	70%
No	30%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	45%
Secure Enough	22%
Neutral	33%
Insecure	0%
Very Insecure	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	56%
No	44%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	40%
No	60%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	10%
Once a week	30%
Once a month	30%
Once a quarter	20%
Never	10%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	80%
No	20%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	78%
No	22%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	89%
No	11%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

Niantic's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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10%

Niantic ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Retention Score.

Niantic's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

TOP

25%

Niantic ranks in the Top 25% of other companies in San Francisco for Retention Score.

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