Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) -- the fifth largest in the US -- produces 2-plus million tons of containerboard annually, most of which is converted into corrugated boxes. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 279

TOTAL RATINGS: 1850

CEO: Mark Kowlzan

PCA Retention Score

PCA is in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 67% of employees at PCA are excited to go to work each day. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated months ago.

Where This Score Ranks PCA's Retention

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30%
In the Top 30% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
TOP
40%
In the Top 40% of 272 Nearby Companies in Boston
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1st place versus 4 competitors rated on Comparably

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B73 / 100

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Who Ranks PCA's Retention the Highest?

Department - Operations 82/100

Experience - 1 to 3 Years 81/100

Gender - Female 74/100

Who Ranks PCA's Retention the Lowest?

Experience - Over 10 Years 52/100

Department - Sales 57/100

Department - Product 59/100

PCA Retention At a Glance

PCA's Retention score is rated a "B" by 276 employees. The category helps understand PCA's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, PCA's Retention score has remained steady at 73/100. PCA ranks in 1st place versus 4 competitors which include PAPER, CNA, PACIFIC, and Weyerhaeuser. The Operations and Product departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Sales department is likely to have the highest turnaround.

PCA's Retention score is in the Top 30% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Top 40% compared to 272 nearby companies in Boston.

PCA's Retention Trendline

PCA73
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How PCA's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	72%
No	28%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	82%
No	18%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Once a year	0%
Never	100%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

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	0%

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	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

PCA's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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30%

PCA ranks in the Top 30% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Retention Score.

PCA's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

TOP

40%

PCA ranks in the Top 40% of other companies in Boston for Retention Score.

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