Millennials at Smith | Comparably
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Founded in 1984, Smith is a leading independent distributor of electronic components. Smith’s Intelligent Distribution™ model offers a comprehensive suite of flexible and scalable supply chain solutions to source, manage, test, and ship billions of components to partners worldwide in every industry and vertical. The company is backed by more than 25 certifications and accreditations and has developed and implemented sustainable practices that exceed industry and regulatory requirements. Building on its decades of market data, cutting-edge technology, and a systems-based approach to quality excellence, Smith generated more than USD $2.6 billion in global revenue in 2024 and ranks eleventh among all global distributors. Visit www.smithweb.com to learn more. read more
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
315
TOTAL
RATINGS
8797

Millennials at Smith

Millennials at Smith grade their overall culture an A-; also rating it 77/100, 7 points lower than Smith's overall culture as rated by all 315 employees on Comparably. Millennials are considered more demanding and to have higher expectations than their more experienced colleagues. Three areas millennials working at Smith think their company is performing well in are: Outlook (A+), Team (A+), and CEO Rating, (A+).

Work Life Balance & Community Outreach at Smith

Millennials working at Smith and everywhere else are striving for a balanced life. At Smith, most employees are satisfied with their work life balance. The average Smith employee receives 15-20 paid days off per year, and socializes with their peers multiple times a week outside of work. See what employees at Smith think about their work life balance.

AnswerPercent
Yes84%
No16%
Are you satisfied with your work/life balance?
AnswerPercent
Unlimited2%
20-30 days37%
15-20 days40%
10-15 days16%
0-10 days5%
How much paid vacation and sick days can you take a year?
AnswerPercent
Weekly0%
Monthly50%
Sometimes50%
Infrequently0%
Never0%
How frequently does your company participate in community outreach?

Mentorship and Professional Growth for Millennials at Smith

Within Houston, 36% of millennials shared they have a mentor. At Smith, 64% of millennials say they receive mentorship, which leads to the assumption that Smith is a great place to work for millennials focused on their professional growth. See what employees think about mentorship and professional growth at Smith.

AnswerPercent
Yes64%
No36%
Do you have a mentor at work?
AnswerPercent
Yes86%
No14%
Is your company invested in your career growth?

Sentiment Toward Perks & Benefits at Smith

Employees at Smith have ranked their perks and benefits in the Top 5% of companies within Houston and in the Top 5% of similarly-sized companies on Comparably. When asked to estimate how much employees think Smith spends on their benefits, the most common answer selected is $1500 - $2500/mo. If Smith employees had to select an additional benefit not already provided it would be gym/health club membership. Learn about perks & benefits at Smith.

AnswerPercent
Yes86%
No14%
Are you satisfied with your Benefits?
AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Do your company's benefits play a part in staying at that company?
AnswerPercent
Paid Time Off25%
Career Training50%
Decision Making25%
Fun Culture0%
Retirement Contribution0%
What Doesn't Your Company Provide, that You Want?

Retaining Millennials at Smith

It’s difficult to retain a millennial, and all three aforementioned sections listed bear importance. To recap, Smith employees rate their work life balance an A. They think very highly of Smith's professional growth opportunities. Employees have graded Smith's perks and benefits an A+. These ratings and reviews lead us to conclude that Smith is an excellent company for the millennial workforce. Learn more about Smith's efforts to retain employees.

AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Would you leave your current job for a 20% raise at a different company?
AnswerPercent
Yes88%
No12%
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