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EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 12

TOTAL RATINGS: 138

CEO: David Chivers

The Des Moines Register Retention Score

The Des Moines Register is in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 100% of employees would not leave The Des Moines Register if they were offered a job for more money while 25% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 67% of The Des Moines Register's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 33% 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 The Des Moines Register's Retention

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30%
In the Top 30% of 2032 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
2nd
2nd place versus 2 competitors rated on Comparably

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B74 / 100

Jan

Who Ranks The Des Moines Register's Retention the Highest?

Ethnicity - Caucasian 83/100

Experience - 1 to 3 Years 83/100

Tenure - 2 to 5 Years 80/100

Who Ranks The Des Moines Register's Retention the Lowest?

Ethnicity - African American/Black 54/100

Gender - Male 67/100

Experience - 3 to 6 Years 69/100

The Des Moines Register Retention At a Glance

The Des Moines Register's Retention score is rated a "B" by 10 employees. The category helps understand The Des Moines Register's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, The Des Moines Register's Retention score has remained steady at 74/100. The Des Moines Register ranks in 2nd place versus 2 competitors which include Star Tribune and Tribune Media Company. The Design department is likely to stay at the company the longest.

The Des Moines Register's Retention score is in the Top 30% of 2032 similar sized companies (201-500 Employees) on Comparably.

The Des Moines Register's Retention Trendline

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How The Des Moines Register's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	71%
No	29%

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	25%
No	75%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	0%
Once a month	60%
Once a quarter	40%
Once a year	0%
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	67%
No	33%

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

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

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

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	0%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	100%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

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	100%
No	0%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

The Des Moines Register's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

TOP

30%

The Des Moines Register ranks in the Top 30% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Retention Score.

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