Millennials at Boston University | Comparably
Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world, and one of the largest employers in the city of Boston. With over 33,000 undergraduate and graduate students from more than 140 countries, 10,000 faculty and staff, 16 schools and colleges, and 250 fields of study, our two campuses lead the way in world-class education and innovative research. BU has a rich legacy of serving both greater Boston and the world community. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
36
TOTAL
RATINGS
371

Millennials at Boston University

Millennials at Boston University grade their overall culture a C; also rating it 66/100, 1 points lower than Boston University's overall culture as rated by all 36 employees on Comparably. Millennials are considered more demanding and to have higher expectations than their more experienced colleagues. Three areas millennials working at Boston University think their company is performing well in are: Office Culture (A+), Manager (A-), and Environment, (B).

Work Life Balance & Community Outreach at Boston University

Millennials working at Boston University and everywhere else are striving for a balanced life. At Boston University, the majority of employees are satisfied with their work life balance. The average Boston University employee receives 20-30 paid days off per year, and socializes with their peers once a quarter outside of work. See what employees at Boston University think about their work life balance.

AnswerPercent
Yes67%
No33%
Are you satisfied with your work/life balance?
AnswerPercent
Unlimited0%
20-30 days67%
15-20 days0%
10-15 days33%
0-10 days0%
How much paid vacation and sick days can you take a year?
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Weekly0%
Monthly20%
Sometimes0%
Infrequently0%
Never80%
How frequently does your company participate in community outreach?

Mentorship and Professional Growth for Millennials at Boston University

Within Boston, 41% of millennials shared they have a mentor. At Boston University, 67% of millennials say they receive mentorship, which leads to the assumption that Boston University is a great place to work for millennials focused on their professional growth. See what employees think about mentorship and professional growth at Boston University.

AnswerPercent
Yes67%
No33%
Do you have a mentor at work?
AnswerPercent
Yes75%
No25%
Is your company invested in your career growth?

Sentiment Toward Perks & Benefits at Boston University

Employees at Boston University have ranked their perks and benefits in the Bottom 35% of companies within Boston and in the Bottom 45% of similarly-sized companies on Comparably. When asked to estimate how much employees think Boston University spends on their benefits, the most common answer selected is $2500+/mo. If Boston University employees had to select an additional benefit not already provided it would be gym/health club membership. Learn about perks & benefits at Boston University.

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Yes57%
No43%
Are you satisfied with your Benefits?
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Yes75%
No25%
Do your company's benefits play a part in staying at that company?
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Paid Time Off0%
Career Training33%
Decision Making34%
Fun Culture0%
Retirement Contribution33%
What Doesn't Your Company Provide, that You Want?

Retaining Millennials at Boston University

It’s difficult to retain a millennial, and all three aforementioned sections listed bear importance. To recap, Boston University employees rate their work life balance a B. They think very highly of Boston University's professional growth opportunities. Employees have graded Boston University's perks and benefits a C. These ratings and reviews lead us to conclude that Boston University is a suitable company for the millennial workforce. Learn more about Boston University's efforts to retain employees.

AnswerPercent
Yes67%
No33%
Would you leave your current job for a 20% raise at a different company?
AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
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