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ThoughtWorks Retention Score

ThoughtWorks is in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 67% of employees would not leave ThoughtWorks if they were offered a job for more money while 79% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 38% of ThoughtWorks' employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 62% 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 ThoughtWorks' Retention

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In the Top 20% of 1799 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
TOP
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In the Top 30% of 236 Nearby Companies in Chicago
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B+75 / 100

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Who Ranks ThoughtWorks' Retention the Highest?

Ethnicity - Other 87/100

Department - Product 86/100

Experience - Over 10 Years 81/100

Who Ranks ThoughtWorks' Retention the Lowest?

Department - Marketing 52/100

Ethnicity - Hispanic or Latino 54/100

Experience - 6 to 10 Years 59/100

ThoughtWorks Retention At a Glance

ThoughtWorks' Retention score is rated a "B+" by 171 employees. The category helps understand ThoughtWorks' focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, ThoughtWorks' Retention score has remained steady at 75/100. ThoughtWorks ranks in 1st place versus 5 competitors which include THOUGHTBOT, INC., IDEO, Accenture, Publicis Sapient, and Barrett Business Services. The Product and IT departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Marketing and Engineering departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

ThoughtWorks' Retention score is in the Top 20% of 1799 similar sized companies (5,001-10,000 Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Top 30% compared to 236 nearby companies in Chicago.

ThoughtWorks' Retention Trendline

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How ThoughtWorks' Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	60%
No	40%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	93%
No	7%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	79%
No	21%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	20%
Once a month	15%
Once a quarter	30%
Once a year	15%
Never	20%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	23%
No	77%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	38%
No	62%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	31%
Secure Enough	25%
Neutral	31%
Insecure	13%
Very Insecure	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	73%
No	27%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	69%
No	31%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	14%
Once a week	14%
Once a month	37%
Once a quarter	14%
Never	21%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	44%
No	56%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	68%
No	32%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

ThoughtWorks' Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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20%

ThoughtWorks ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Retention Score.

ThoughtWorks' Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

TOP

30%

ThoughtWorks ranks in the Top 30% of other companies in Chicago for Retention Score.

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