OfficeMax Incorporated, together with its subsidiaries, distributes business-to-business and retail office products. read more

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TOTAL RATINGS: 763

CEO: Gerry P. Smith

Office Max Retention Score

Office Max is in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 50% of employees would not leave Office Max if they were offered a job for more money while 40% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 50% of Office Max'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 18 days ago.

Where This Score Ranks Office Max's Retention

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In the Bottom 5% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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In the Bottom 10% of 236 Nearby Companies in Chicago
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1st place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably

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F52 / 100

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Who Ranks Office Max's Retention the Highest?

Gender - Female 66/100

Ethnicity - Hispanic or Latino 59/100

Department - Sales 58/100

Who Ranks Office Max's Retention the Lowest?

Department - Operations 33/100

Experience - 3 to 6 Years 33/100

Gender - Male 41/100

Office Max Retention At a Glance

Office Max's Retention score is rated a "F" by 68 employees. The category helps understand Office Max's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Office Max's Retention score has remained steady at 52/100. Office Max ranks in 1st place versus 5 competitors which include Give Something Back Office Supplies, PostNet, Tolleson, Mono T By J, and The Uprising Creative. The Sales department is likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Operations department is likely to have the highest turnaround.

Office Max's Retention score is in the Bottom 5% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Bottom 10% compared to 236 nearby companies in Chicago.

Office Max's Retention Trendline

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How Office Max's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	29%
No	71%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	63%
No	37%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	40%
No	60%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	0%
Once a month	50%
Once a quarter	25%
Once a year	0%
Never	25%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

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	0%
Neutral	67%
Insecure	0%
Very Insecure	33%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	50%
Once a month	50%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	0%

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	33%
No	67%

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?

Office Max's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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Office Max ranks in the Bottom 5% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Retention Score.

Office Max's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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Office Max ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies in Chicago for Retention Score.

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