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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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CEO: Nick Bedford

Smith Retention Score

Smith is in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 67% of employees would not leave Smith if they were offered a job for more money while 84% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 88% of Smith's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 12% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

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Where This Score Ranks Smith's Retention

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In the Top 5% of 1835 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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In the Top 5% of 66 Nearby Companies in Houston
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A+86 / 100

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Who Ranks Smith's Retention the Highest?

Department - Marketing 95/100

Department - Legal 93/100

Department - HR 89/100

Who Ranks Smith's Retention the Lowest?

Department - Engineering 77/100

Department - Product 77/100

Ethnicity - Other 78/100

Smith Retention At a Glance

Smith's Retention score is rated an "A+" by 314 employees. The category helps understand Smith's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Smith's Retention score has remained steady at 86/100. Smith ranks in 1st place versus 4 competitors which include AVNET INC, Future Electronics, Arrow Electronics, and Fusion Worldwide. The Marketing and Legal departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Product and Engineering departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

Smith's Retention score is in the Top 5% of 1835 similar sized companies (501-1,000 Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Top 5% compared to 66 nearby companies in Houston.

Smith's Retention Trendline

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How Smith's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	77%
No	23%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	94%
No	6%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	84%
No	16%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	33%
Once a month	29%
Once a quarter	16%
Once a year	17%
Never	5%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	90%
No	10%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	88%
No	12%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	35%
Secure Enough	44%
Neutral	16%
Insecure	3%
Very Insecure	2%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	78%
No	22%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	50%
Once a week	50%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	25%
No	75%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	89%
No	11%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	96%
No	4%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

Smith's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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Smith ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Retention Score.

Smith's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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Smith ranks in the Top 5% of other companies in Houston for Retention Score.

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