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Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of print and digital instructional materials for pre-K to grade 12, and a producer of educational and entertaining children’s media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning materials and programs, classroom magazines and other products that, in combination, offer schools customized and comprehensive solutions to support children’s learning both at school and at home. The Company also makes quality, affordable books available to all children through school-based book clubs and book fairs. With a 94 year history of service to schools and families, Scholastic continues to carry out its commitment to “Open a World of Possible” for all children. read more

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Scholastic Retention Score

Scholastic is in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 14% of employees would not leave Scholastic if they were offered a job for more money while 54% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 37% of Scholastic's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 63% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated a month ago.

Where This Score Ranks Scholastic's Retention

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25%
In the Bottom 25% of 1799 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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3rd place versus 4 competitors rated on Comparably

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D+61 / 100

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Who Ranks Scholastic's Retention the Highest?

Department - Engineering 95/100

Tenure - 5 to 10 Years 75/100

Ethnicity - Caucasian 64/100

Who Ranks Scholastic's Retention the Lowest?

Department - Marketing 43/100

Department - Operations 44/100

Experience - 6 to 10 Years 45/100

Scholastic Retention At a Glance

Scholastic's Retention score is rated a "D+" by 132 employees. The category helps understand Scholastic's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Scholastic's Retention score has remained steady at 61/100. Scholastic ranks in 3rd place versus 4 competitors which include Cambium Learning Group, Random House, K12 Solar Investment Fund, and TeachersPayTeachers. The Engineering and Sales departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Marketing and Operations departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

Scholastic's Retention score is in the Bottom 25% of 1799 similar sized companies (5,001-10,000 Employees) on Comparably.

Scholastic's Retention Trendline

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How Scholastic's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	44%
No	56%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	79%
No	21%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	54%
No	46%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	36%
Once a month	9%
Once a quarter	0%
Once a year	27%
Never	28%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	37%
No	63%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	37%
No	63%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	0%
Secure Enough	33%
Neutral	50%
Insecure	0%
Very Insecure	17%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	71%
No	29%

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	29%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	42%
Never	29%

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	14%
No	86%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	25%
No	75%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

Scholastic's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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25%

Scholastic ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Retention Score.

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