Western Governors University Claimed Company

Western Governors University is a non-profit private, online university based in SLC, Utah. The university uses an online competency-based learning model as opposed to the traditional, cohort-based class model present at most universities. read more

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CEO: Scott Pulsipher

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Western Governors University Retention Score

Western Governors University is in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 25% of employees would not leave Western Governors University if they were offered a job for more money while 40% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 50% of Western Governors University's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 50% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated 11 days ago.

Where This Score Ranks Western Governors University's Retention

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2nd place versus 1 competitors rated on Comparably

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D-54 / 100

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Who Ranks Western Governors University's Retention the Highest?

Experience - 6 to 10 Years 63/100

Gender - Male 57/100

Ethnicity - Caucasian 55/100

Who Ranks Western Governors University's Retention the Lowest?

Department - Customer Success 38/100

Department - Customer Support 43/100

Experience - Over 10 Years 47/100

Western Governors University Retention At a Glance

Western Governors University's Retention score is rated a "D-" by 115 employees. The category helps understand Western Governors University's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Western Governors University's Retention score has remained steady at 54/100. Western Governors University ranks in 2nd place versus 1 competitors which include University of Phoenix. The Customer Support department is likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Customer Success department is likely to have the highest turnaround.

Western Governors University's Retention score is in the Bottom 10% of 1799 similar sized companies (5,001-10,000 Employees) on Comparably.

Western Governors University's Retention Trendline

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How Western Governors University's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	25%
No	75%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	77%
No	23%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	40%
No	60%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	28%
Once a month	27%
Once a quarter	27%
Once a year	9%
Never	9%

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	50%
No	50%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	0%
Secure Enough	72%
Neutral	14%
Insecure	0%
Very Insecure	14%

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	86%
No	14%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	14%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	43%
Never	43%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	60%
No	40%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	29%
No	71%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	25%
No	75%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

Western Governors University's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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Western Governors University ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Retention Score.

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