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UMass Amherst Retention Score

UMass Amherst is in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 100% of employees would not leave UMass Amherst if they were offered a job for more money while 57% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 67% of UMass Amherst'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 a month ago.

Where This Score Ranks UMass Amherst's Retention

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35%
In the Bottom 35% of 2117 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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25%
In the Bottom 25% of 272 Nearby Companies in Boston
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2nd place versus 3 competitors rated on Comparably

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C-63 / 100

May

Who Ranks UMass Amherst's Retention the Highest?

Ethnicity - African American/Black 84/100

Tenure - 2 to 5 Years 79/100

Gender - Male 77/100

Who Ranks UMass Amherst's Retention the Lowest?

Department - Design 36/100

Gender - Female 51/100

Ethnicity - Caucasian 53/100

UMass Amherst Retention At a Glance

UMass Amherst's Retention score is rated a "C-" by 27 employees. The category helps understand UMass Amherst's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, UMass Amherst's Retention score has remained steady at 63/100. UMass Amherst ranks in 2nd place versus 3 competitors which include UMass Lowell, Smith College, and Amherst College. The Admin department is likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Design department is likely to have the highest turnaround.

UMass Amherst's Retention score is in the Bottom 35% of 2117 similar sized companies (1,001-5,000 Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Bottom 25% compared to 272 nearby companies in Boston.

UMass Amherst's Retention Trendline

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How UMass Amherst's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	25%
No	75%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	86%
No	14%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	57%
No	43%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

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

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

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	40%
Secure Enough	60%
Neutral	0%
Insecure	0%
Very Insecure	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

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

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	80%
No	20%

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	0%
No	100%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

UMass Amherst's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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35%

UMass Amherst ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Retention Score.

UMass Amherst's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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25%

UMass Amherst ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies in Boston for Retention Score.

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