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UC Davis is a top-ranked research university, and the second-largest employer in the region. read more

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TOTAL RATINGS: 610

CEO: Gary S. May

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UC Davis Retention Score

UC Davis is in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 60% of employees would not leave UC Davis if they were offered a job for more money while 49% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 37% of UC Davis' employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 63% 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 UC Davis' Retention

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In the Bottom 25% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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In the Bottom 25% of 953 Nearby Companies in Oakland, CA
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4th place versus 4 competitors rated on Comparably

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D+61 / 100

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Who Ranks UC Davis' Retention the Highest?

Ethnicity - Asian or Pacific Islander 77/100

Experience - 1 to 3 Years 72/100

Tenure - Less than 1 Year 71/100

Who Ranks UC Davis' Retention the Lowest?

Department - Admin 53/100

Ethnicity - Caucasian 55/100

Ethnicity - Hispanic or Latino 56/100

UC Davis Retention At a Glance

UC Davis' Retention score is rated a "D+" by 48 employees. The category helps understand UC Davis' focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, UC Davis' Retention score has remained steady at 61/100. UC Davis ranks in 4th place versus 4 competitors which include UC Santa Barbara, UC Irvine, UC Berkeley, and UC San Diego. The IT department is likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Admin department is likely to have the highest turnaround.

UC Davis' Retention score is in the Bottom 25% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Bottom 25% compared to 953 nearby companies in Oakland, CA.

UC Davis' Retention Trendline

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How UC Davis' Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	52%
No	48%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	76%
No	24%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	49%
No	51%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	0%
Once a month	50%
Once a quarter	17%
Once a year	33%
Never	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	37%
No	63%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	13%
Secure Enough	63%
Neutral	13%
Insecure	11%
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	25%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	25%
Never	50%

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	78%
No	22%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	60%
No	40%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	80%
No	20%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

UC Davis' Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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UC Davis ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Retention Score.

UC Davis' Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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UC Davis ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies in Oakland, CA for Retention Score.

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