Sotheby’s conducts auctions and private sales of fine art, antiques and decorative art, jewelry, and collectibles. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 83

TOTAL RATINGS: 507

CEO: Charles F. Stewart

Sotheby's Retention Score

Sotheby's is in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 60% of employees at Sotheby's are excited to go to work each day. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated 6 days ago.

Where This Score Ranks Sotheby's' Retention

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40%
In the Bottom 40% of 2117 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
BOTTOM
40%
In the Bottom 40% of 702 Nearby Companies in New York
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1st place versus 4 competitors rated on Comparably

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C66 / 100

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Who Ranks Sotheby's' Retention the Highest?

Gender - Male 80/100

Experience - 3 to 6 Years 75/100

Ethnicity - Caucasian 65/100

Who Ranks Sotheby's' Retention the Lowest?

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Sotheby's Retention At a Glance

Sotheby's' Retention score is rated a "C" by 83 employees. The category helps understand Sotheby's' focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Sotheby's' Retention score has remained steady at 66/100. Sotheby's ranks in 1st place versus 4 competitors which include Rare, Inc., Stellar, TurningArt, and BLU Realty Group.

Sotheby's' Retention score is in the Bottom 40% of 2117 similar sized companies (1,001-5,000 Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Bottom 40% compared to 702 nearby companies in New York.

Sotheby's' Retention Trendline

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How Sotheby's' Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	54%
No	46%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	84%
No	16%

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	50%
Once a quarter	0%
Once a year	0%
Never	50%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	50%
Secure Enough	50%
Neutral	0%
Insecure	0%
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	0%
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	50%
Once a month	50%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

Sotheby's' Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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40%

Sotheby's ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Retention Score.

Sotheby's' Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

BOTTOM

40%

Sotheby's ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies in New York for Retention Score.

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