The Salvation Army's mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. We do that in nearly every zip code of the United States, providing food, housing assistance, substance abuse recovery programs, domestic violence assistance, after school programs for youth, summer camps, senior programming, and more. read more

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The Salvation Army Retention Score

The Salvation Army is in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 37% of employees would not leave The Salvation Army if they were offered a job for more money while 65% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 32% of The Salvation Army's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 68% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated 12 days ago.

Where This Score Ranks The Salvation Army's Retention

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35%
In the Bottom 35% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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30%
In the Bottom 30% of 236 Nearby Companies in Washington, DC
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3rd place versus 4 competitors rated on Comparably

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C-64 / 100

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Who Ranks The Salvation Army's Retention the Highest?

Department - Marketing 87/100

Department - Communications 77/100

Experience - Entry Level 75/100

Who Ranks The Salvation Army's Retention the Lowest?

Department - Customer Success 42/100

Tenure - 2 to 5 Years 47/100

Experience - 6 to 10 Years 49/100

The Salvation Army Retention At a Glance

The Salvation Army's Retention score is rated a "C-" by 612 employees. The category helps understand The Salvation Army's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, The Salvation Army's Retention score has remained steady at 64/100. The Salvation Army ranks in 3rd place versus 4 competitors which include Marriott, Goodwill, Red Cross, and savers. The Marketing and Communications departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Customer Success and Sales departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

The Salvation Army's Retention score is in the Bottom 35% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Bottom 30% compared to 236 nearby companies in Washington, DC.

The Salvation Army's Retention Trendline

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How The Salvation Army's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	42%
No	58%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	73%
No	27%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

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How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	65%
No	35%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	29%
Once a month	11%
Once a quarter	6%
Once a year	25%
Never	29%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	46%
No	54%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	32%
No	68%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	29%
Secure Enough	10%
Neutral	10%
Insecure	29%
Very Insecure	22%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	31%
No	69%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	58%
No	42%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	19%
Once a week	25%
Once a month	6%
Once a quarter	19%
Never	31%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	47%
No	53%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	62%
No	38%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	37%
No	63%

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?

The Salvation Army's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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35%

The Salvation Army ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Retention Score.

The Salvation Army's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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30%

The Salvation Army ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies in Washington, DC for Retention Score.

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