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EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 51

TOTAL RATINGS: 343

CEO: Chris Anderson

TED Retention Score

TED is in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 65% of employees at TED are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 100% of TED's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated months ago.

Where This Score Ranks TED's Retention

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40%
In the Bottom 40% of 2117 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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35%
In the Bottom 35% of 702 Nearby Companies in New York
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2nd place versus 3 competitors rated on Comparably

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C65 / 100

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Who Ranks TED's Retention the Highest?

Experience - 1 to 3 Years 98/100

Ethnicity - Caucasian 89/100

Gender - Female 71/100

Who Ranks TED's Retention the Lowest?

Ethnicity - Other 17/100

Experience - Over 10 Years 21/100

Department - Sales 34/100

TED Retention At a Glance

TED's Retention score is rated a "C" by 51 employees. The category helps understand TED's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, TED's Retention score has remained steady at 65/100. TED ranks in 2nd place versus 3 competitors which include Ignite, Ink, and Big Think. The Sales department is likely to stay at the company the longest.

TED'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 35% compared to 702 nearby companies in New York.

TED's Retention Trendline

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Other Companies in New York
Similar Size on Comparably

How TED's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	59%
No	41%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	53%
No	47%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	65%
No	35%

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	50%
Never	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	100%
Secure Enough	0%
Neutral	0%
Insecure	0%
Very Insecure	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

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	0%

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?

TED's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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40%

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

TED's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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35%

TED ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies in New York for Retention Score.

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