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Stack Overflow Retention Score

Stack Overflow is in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 100% of employees would not leave Stack Overflow if they were offered a job for more money while 85% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 83% of Stack Overflow's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 17% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated 3 days ago.

Where This Score Ranks Stack Overflow's Retention

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In the Top 5% of 2032 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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In the Top 10% of 702 Nearby Companies in New York
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A+86 / 100

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Who Ranks Stack Overflow's Retention the Highest?

Experience - Entry Level 99/100

Department - Communications 96/100

Department - Operations 92/100

Who Ranks Stack Overflow's Retention the Lowest?

Department - Community 67/100

Tenure - Less than 1 Year 69/100

Department - Finance 79/100

Stack Overflow Retention At a Glance

Stack Overflow's Retention score is rated an "A+" by 179 employees. The category helps understand Stack Overflow's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Stack Overflow's Retention score has remained steady at 86/100. Stack Overflow ranks in 1st place versus 5 competitors which include LinkedIn, GitHub, Udemy, HackerRank, and reddit. The Communications and Operations departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Community and Finance departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

Stack Overflow's Retention score is in the Top 5% of 2032 similar sized companies (201-500 Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Top 10% compared to 702 nearby companies in New York.

Stack Overflow's Retention Trendline

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How Stack Overflow's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	87%
No	13%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	98%
No	2%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	85%
No	15%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	35%
Once a month	37%
Once a quarter	19%
Once a year	5%
Never	4%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	92%
No	8%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	83%
No	17%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	29%
Secure Enough	47%
Neutral	19%
Insecure	5%
Very Insecure	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	55%
No	45%

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	17%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	17%
Once a quarter	33%
Never	33%

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	95%
No	5%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	97%
No	3%

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Stack Overflow's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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Stack Overflow ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Retention Score.

Stack Overflow's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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Stack Overflow ranks in the Top 10% of other companies in New York for Retention Score.

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