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TOTAL RATINGS: 518

CEO: Lyndon Rive

SolarCity Retention Score

SolarCity is in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 67% of employees at SolarCity are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 50% of SolarCity's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 50% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated months ago.

Where This Score Ranks SolarCity's Retention

TOP
50%
In the Top 50% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
BOTTOM
45%
In the Bottom 45% of 944 Nearby Companies in San Francisco
3rd
3rd place versus 4 competitors rated on Comparably

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C+70 / 100

May

Who Ranks SolarCity's Retention the Highest?

Tenure - Less than 1 Year 88/100

Ethnicity - Asian or Pacific Islander 86/100

Department - Sales 84/100

Who Ranks SolarCity's Retention the Lowest?

Experience - 1 to 3 Years 60/100

Department - Engineering 62/100

Tenure - 1 to 2 Years 64/100

SolarCity Retention At a Glance

SolarCity's Retention score is rated a "C+" by 41 employees. The category helps understand SolarCity's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, SolarCity's Retention score has remained steady at 70/100. SolarCity ranks in 3rd place versus 4 competitors which include Sunrun, Vivint, Trina Solar, and BlocPower. The Sales and HR departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Engineering department is likely to have the highest turnaround.

SolarCity's Retention score is in the Top 50% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Bottom 45% compared to 944 nearby companies in San Francisco.

SolarCity's Retention Trendline

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How SolarCity's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	63%
No	37%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	86%
No	14%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	25%
Once a month	13%
Once a quarter	25%
Once a year	12%
Never	25%

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	50%
No	50%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	0%
Secure Enough	42%
Neutral	29%
Insecure	29%
Very Insecure	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	20%
Once a week	30%
Once a month	10%
Once a quarter	10%
Never	30%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	60%
No	40%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	88%
No	12%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

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?

SolarCity's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

TOP

50%

SolarCity ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Retention Score.

SolarCity's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

BOTTOM

45%

SolarCity ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies in San Francisco for Retention Score.

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