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Sonic Automotive, as a Fortune 500 company and member of the Russell 2000 Index, is among the largest automotive retailers in the United read more

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TOTAL RATINGS: 1271

CEO: Bruton Smith

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Sonic Automotive Retention Score

Sonic Automotive is in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 75% of employees would not leave Sonic Automotive if they were offered a job for more money while 60% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 57% of Sonic Automotive's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 43% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated 2 months ago.

Where This Score Ranks Sonic Automotive's Retention

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40%
In the Bottom 40% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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3rd place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably

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C66 / 100

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Who Ranks Sonic Automotive's Retention the Highest?

Ethnicity - Hispanic or Latino 99/100

Department - Operations 90/100

Experience - 1 to 3 Years 81/100

Who Ranks Sonic Automotive's Retention the Lowest?

Ethnicity - Asian or Pacific Islander 30/100

Experience - 6 to 10 Years 52/100

Tenure - 2 to 5 Years 59/100

Sonic Automotive Retention At a Glance

Sonic Automotive's Retention score is rated a "C" by 119 employees. The category helps understand Sonic Automotive's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Sonic Automotive's Retention score has remained steady at 66/100. Sonic Automotive ranks in 3rd place versus 5 competitors which include CarMax, Capital One, Asbury Automotive Group, AutoNation, and Group 1 Automotive. The Operations department is likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Sales department is likely to have the highest turnaround.

Sonic Automotive's Retention score is in the Bottom 40% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably.

Sonic Automotive's Retention Trendline

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How Sonic Automotive's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	55%
No	45%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	82%
No	18%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	60%
No	40%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	0%
Once a month	11%
Once a quarter	13%
Once a year	38%
Never	38%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	30%
No	70%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	57%
No	43%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	40%
Secure Enough	40%
Neutral	0%
Insecure	20%
Very Insecure	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

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	33%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	67%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	57%
No	43%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

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?

Sonic Automotive's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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40%

Sonic Automotive ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Retention Score.

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