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EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 17

TOTAL RATINGS: 251

CEO: David Duerr

Straight North Retention Score

Straight North is in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 75% of employees at Straight North are excited to go to work each day. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated months ago.

Where This Score Ranks Straight North's Retention

BOTTOM
45%
In the Bottom 45% of 2026 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
TOP
40%
In the Top 40% of 236 Nearby Companies in Chicago
2nd
2nd place versus 2 competitors rated on Comparably

Sep

Oct

Feb

Mar

Jun

C71 / 100

Jan

Who Ranks Straight North's Retention the Highest?

Department - Marketing 78/100

Gender - Male 74/100

Ethnicity - Caucasian 61/100

Who Ranks Straight North's Retention the Lowest?

Experience - 3 to 6 Years 56/100

Straight North Retention At a Glance

Straight North's Retention score is rated a "C" by 17 employees. The category helps understand Straight North's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Straight North's Retention score has remained steady at 71/100. Straight North ranks in 2nd place versus 2 competitors which include TopSpot Internet Marketing and Levo. The Marketing department is likely to stay at the company the longest.

Straight North's Retention score is in the Bottom 45% of 2026 similar sized companies (51-200 Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Top 40% compared to 236 nearby companies in Chicago.

Straight North's Retention Trendline

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How Straight North's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	69%
No	31%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	83%
No	17%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Once a year	50%
Never	50%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	0%
Secure Enough	0%
Neutral	100%
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	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	100%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
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?

Straight North's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

BOTTOM

45%

Straight North ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Retention Score.

Straight North's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

TOP

40%

Straight North ranks in the Top 40% of other companies in Chicago for Retention Score.

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