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The Seattle Times Retention Score

The Seattle Times is in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 50% of employees would not leave The Seattle Times if they were offered a job for more money while 65% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 80% of The Seattle Times' employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 20% 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 Seattle Times' Retention

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35%
In the Top 35% of 1835 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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In the Top 50% of 148 Nearby Companies in Seattle
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1st place versus 2 competitors rated on Comparably

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B72 / 100

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Who Ranks The Seattle Times' Retention the Highest?

Experience - Over 10 Years 97/100

Gender - Male 74/100

Ethnicity - Caucasian 72/100

Who Ranks The Seattle Times' Retention the Lowest?

Department - Communications 53/100

Experience - 6 to 10 Years 62/100

Gender - Female 67/100

The Seattle Times Retention At a Glance

The Seattle Times' Retention score is rated a "B" by 18 employees. The category helps understand The Seattle Times' focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, The Seattle Times' Retention score has remained steady at 72/100. The Seattle Times ranks in 1st place versus 2 competitors which include Press and KING 5. The Communications department is likely to stay at the company the longest.

The Seattle Times' Retention score is in the Top 35% of 1835 similar sized companies (501-1,000 Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Top 50% compared to 148 nearby companies in Seattle.

The Seattle Times' Retention Trendline

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How The Seattle Times' Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	62%
No	38%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	85%
No	15%

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	40%
Once a month	40%
Once a quarter	20%
Once a year	0%
Never	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	83%
No	17%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	80%
No	20%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	33%
Secure Enough	0%
Neutral	67%
Insecure	0%
Very Insecure	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

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	34%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	33%
Once a quarter	33%
Never	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

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 Seattle Times' Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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35%

The Seattle Times ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Retention Score.

The Seattle Times' Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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50%

The Seattle Times ranks in the Top 50% of other companies in Seattle for Retention Score.

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