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Penguin Random House Retention Score

Penguin Random House is in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 25% of employees would not leave Penguin Random House if they were offered a job for more money while 55% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 33% of Penguin Random House's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 67% 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 Penguin Random House's Retention

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In the Bottom 15% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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3rd place versus 2 competitors rated on Comparably

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D56 / 100

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Who Ranks Penguin Random House's Retention the Highest?

Experience - Entry Level 90/100

Experience - 6 to 10 Years 62/100

Department - Operations 61/100

Who Ranks Penguin Random House's Retention the Lowest?

Experience - Over 10 Years 39/100

Department - IT 43/100

Ethnicity - Caucasian 47/100

Penguin Random House Retention At a Glance

Penguin Random House's Retention score is rated a "D" by 93 employees. The category helps understand Penguin Random House's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Penguin Random House's Retention score has remained steady at 56/100. Penguin Random House ranks in 3rd place versus 2 competitors which include Simon and Schuster and HMH. The Operations department is likely to stay at the company the longest, while the IT department is likely to have the highest turnaround.

Penguin Random House's Retention score is in the Bottom 15% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably.

Penguin Random House's Retention Trendline

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How Penguin Random House's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	30%
No	70%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	61%
No	39%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	55%
No	45%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	17%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Once a year	0%
Never	83%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	20%
Secure Enough	60%
Neutral	0%
Insecure	20%
Very Insecure	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	80%
No	20%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	20%
Once a week	20%
Once a month	20%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	40%

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	67%
No	33%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	25%
No	75%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

Penguin Random House's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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15%

Penguin Random House ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Retention Score.

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