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Our mission is simple — always do the right thing. Whether for customers, visitors, fellow employees, or business partners, our goal is always to exceed expectations and conduct ourselves with integrity, honesty, and respect for others. read more

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TOTAL RATINGS: 9188

CEO: Mike Clem

Sweetwater Retention Score

Sweetwater is in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 86% of employees at Sweetwater are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 86% of Sweetwater's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 14% 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 Sweetwater's Retention

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In the Top 5% of 2117 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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1st place versus 4 competitors rated on Comparably

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A+89 / 100

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Who Ranks Sweetwater's Retention the Highest?

Department - Engineering 95/100

Department - HR 94/100

Department - Finance 91/100

Who Ranks Sweetwater's Retention the Lowest?

Ethnicity - Asian or Pacific Islander 75/100

Department - Customer Support 79/100

Department - Product 86/100

Sweetwater Retention At a Glance

Sweetwater's Retention score is rated an "A+" by 340 employees. The category helps understand Sweetwater's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Sweetwater's Retention score has remained steady at 89/100. Sweetwater ranks in 1st place versus 4 competitors which include Reverb, zZounds Music, Guitar Center, and Sam Ash Music. The Engineering and HR departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Customer Support and Operations departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

Sweetwater's Retention score is in the Top 5% of 2117 similar sized companies (1,001-5,000 Employees) on Comparably.

Sweetwater's Retention Trendline

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How Sweetwater's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	78%
No	22%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	97%
No	3%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	86%
No	14%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	47%
Once a month	30%
Once a quarter	10%
Once a year	9%
Never	4%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	93%
No	7%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	86%
No	14%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	53%
Secure Enough	39%
Neutral	7%
Insecure	1%
Very Insecure	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	82%
No	18%

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	20%
Once a month	40%
Once a quarter	20%
Never	20%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	40%
No	60%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	94%
No	6%

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	97%
No	3%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

Sweetwater's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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Sweetwater ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Retention Score.

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