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Symantec Retention Score

Symantec is in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 56% of employees would not leave Symantec if they were offered a job for more money while 57% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 40% of Symantec's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 60% 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 Symantec's Retention

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30%
In the Bottom 30% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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25%
In the Bottom 25% of 944 Nearby Companies in San Francisco
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6th place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably

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C-63 / 100

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Who Ranks Symantec's Retention the Highest?

Department - Marketing 80/100

Experience - 1 to 3 Years 80/100

Tenure - 1 to 2 Years 79/100

Who Ranks Symantec's Retention the Lowest?

Tenure - 5 to 10 Years 43/100

Tenure - Less than 1 Year 51/100

Ethnicity - Asian or Pacific Islander 55/100

Symantec Retention At a Glance

Symantec's Retention score is rated a "C-" by 86 employees. The category helps understand Symantec's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Symantec's Retention score has remained steady at 63/100. Symantec ranks in 6th place versus 5 competitors which include Palo Alto Networks, Trend Micro, Microsoft, FireEye, Inc., and Check Point Software Technologies, Ltd.. The Marketing and IT departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Customer Support and Finance departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

Symantec's Retention score is in the Bottom 30% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Bottom 25% compared to 944 nearby companies in San Francisco.

Symantec's Retention Trendline

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How Symantec's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	57%
No	43%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	90%
No	10%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	57%
No	43%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	4%
Once a month	26%
Once a quarter	30%
Once a year	26%
Never	14%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	56%
No	44%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	40%
No	60%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	17%
Secure Enough	56%
Neutral	16%
Insecure	11%
Very Insecure	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	58%
No	42%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	78%
No	22%

Would you leave your current job for a 20% raise at a different company?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	6%
Once a month	40%
Once a quarter	27%
Never	27%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	65%
No	35%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	64%
No	36%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	56%
No	44%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	45%
No	55%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

Symantec's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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30%

Symantec ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Retention Score.

Symantec's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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25%

Symantec ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies in San Francisco for Retention Score.

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