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CEO: Erik Nordstrom

Nordstrom Retention Score

Nordstrom is in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 29% of employees would not leave Nordstrom if they were offered a job for more money while 63% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 49% of Nordstrom's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 51% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated a month ago.

Where This Score Ranks Nordstrom's Retention

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45%
In the Bottom 45% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
BOTTOM
35%
In the Bottom 35% of 148 Nearby Companies in Seattle
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3rd place versus 4 competitors rated on Comparably

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C67 / 100

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Who Ranks Nordstrom's Retention the Highest?

Tenure - Over 10 Years 85/100

Ethnicity - Native American 77/100

Department - HR 73/100

Who Ranks Nordstrom's Retention the Lowest?

Department - Product 56/100

Department - Engineering 61/100

Tenure - 2 to 5 Years 62/100

Nordstrom Retention At a Glance

Nordstrom's Retention score is rated a "C" by 1383 employees. The category helps understand Nordstrom's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Nordstrom's Retention score has remained steady at 67/100. Nordstrom ranks in 3rd place versus 4 competitors which include Amazon, SEPHORA, Macy's, and Bloomingdale's. The HR and Design departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Product and Engineering departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

Nordstrom's Retention score is in the Bottom 45% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Bottom 35% compared to 148 nearby companies in Seattle.

Nordstrom's Retention Trendline

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How Nordstrom's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	56%
No	44%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	78%
No	22%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	63%
No	37%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	22%
Once a month	14%
Once a quarter	22%
Once a year	15%
Never	27%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	59%
No	41%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	49%
No	51%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	24%
Secure Enough	34%
Neutral	24%
Insecure	5%
Very Insecure	13%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	79%
No	21%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	10%
Once a week	18%
Once a month	13%
Once a quarter	15%
Never	44%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	63%
No	37%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	29%
No	71%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	72%
No	28%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

Nordstrom's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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45%

Nordstrom ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Retention Score.

Nordstrom's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

BOTTOM

35%

Nordstrom ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies in Seattle for Retention Score.

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