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Recorded Books Retention Score

Recorded Books is in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 50% of employees would not leave Recorded Books if they were offered a job for more money while 33% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 100% of Recorded Books' employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated months ago.

Where This Score Ranks Recorded Books' Retention

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In the Bottom 10% of 1835 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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In the Bottom 10% of 236 Nearby Companies in Washington, DC
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3rd place versus 4 competitors rated on Comparably

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D-54 / 100

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Who Ranks Recorded Books' Retention the Highest?

Ethnicity - Other 77/100

Ethnicity - Caucasian 65/100

Experience - Over 10 Years 65/100

Who Ranks Recorded Books' Retention the Lowest?

Gender - Male 45/100

Recorded Books Retention At a Glance

Recorded Books' Retention score is rated a "D-" by 19 employees. The category helps understand Recorded Books' focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Recorded Books' Retention score has remained steady at 54/100. Recorded Books ranks in 3rd place versus 4 competitors which include Audible, Inc., Tantor Media, Baker & Taylor, and Audiobooks.com.

Recorded Books' Retention score is in the Bottom 10% of 1835 similar sized companies (501-1,000 Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Bottom 10% compared to 236 nearby companies in Washington, DC.

Recorded Books' Retention Trendline

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How Recorded Books' Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	36%
No	64%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	45%
No	55%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	33%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Once a year	33%
Never	34%

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	100%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	33%
Secure Enough	67%
Neutral	0%
Insecure	0%
Very Insecure	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	33%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	33%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	34%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

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	100%
No	0%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

Recorded Books' Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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

Recorded Books' Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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Recorded Books ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies in Washington, DC for Retention Score.

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