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Trader Joe’s is a national chain of neighborhood grocery stores. We are committed to providing our customers outstanding value in the form of the best quality products at the best everyday prices. Through our rewarding products and knowledgeable, friendly Crew Members, we have been transforming grocery shopping into a welcoming journey full of discovery and fun since 1967. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 1319

TOTAL RATINGS: 9112

CEO: Bryan Palbaum

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Trader Joe's Retention Score

Trader Joe's is in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 67% of employees would not leave Trader Joe's if they were offered a job for more money while 62% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 67% of Trader Joe'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.

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Where This Score Ranks Trader Joe's' Retention

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In the Top 50% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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In the Top 50% of 402 Nearby Companies in Los Angeles
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3rd place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably

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C+70 / 100

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Who Ranks Trader Joe's' Retention the Highest?

Tenure - 2 to 5 Years 97/100

Ethnicity - African American/Black 87/100

Experience - Over 10 Years 83/100

Who Ranks Trader Joe's' Retention the Lowest?

Ethnicity - Hispanic or Latino 52/100

Department - Customer Success 60/100

Experience - 3 to 6 Years 61/100

Trader Joe's Retention At a Glance

Trader Joe's' Retention score is rated a "C+" by 1312 employees. The category helps understand Trader Joe's' focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Trader Joe's' Retention score has remained steady at 70/100. Trader Joe's ranks in 3rd place versus 5 competitors which include Whole Foods Market, H E B, Safeway, Sprouts Farmers Market, and NatureBox. The Sales and Customer Support departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Customer Success and Product departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

Trader Joe's' Retention score is in the Top 50% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Top 50% compared to 402 nearby companies in Los Angeles.

Trader Joe's' Retention Trendline

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How Trader Joe's' Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	60%
No	40%

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	62%
No	38%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	11%
Once a month	44%
Once a quarter	11%
Once a year	11%
Never	23%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	43%
No	57%

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	14%
Secure Enough	43%
Neutral	29%
Insecure	14%
Very Insecure	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

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	33%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	67%

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	62%
No	38%

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	57%
No	43%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

Trader Joe's' Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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Trader Joe's ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Retention Score.

Trader Joe's' Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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Trader Joe's ranks in the Top 50% of other companies in Los Angeles for Retention Score.

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