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EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 156

TOTAL RATINGS: 1110

CEO: Gabe Newell

Valve Retention Score

Valve is in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 69% of employees at Valve are excited to go to work each day. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated 2 days ago.

Where This Score Ranks Valve's Retention

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40%
In the Top 40% of 2032 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
TOP
50%
In the Top 50% of 148 Nearby Companies in Seattle
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2nd place versus 4 competitors rated on Comparably

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B-72 / 100

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Who Ranks Valve's Retention the Highest?

Tenure - 2 to 5 Years 100/100

Ethnicity - Asian or Pacific Islander 99/100

Experience - Entry Level 98/100

Who Ranks Valve's Retention the Lowest?

Department - Admin 53/100

Gender - Female 55/100

Tenure - 1 to 2 Years 55/100

Valve Retention At a Glance

Valve's Retention score is rated a "B-" by 155 employees. The category helps understand Valve's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Valve's Retention score has remained steady at 72/100. Valve ranks in 2nd place versus 4 competitors which include Activision Blizzard, GameSalad, Twitch, and Proletariat. The Engineering and Design departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Admin department is likely to have the highest turnaround.

Valve's Retention score is in the Top 40% of 2032 similar sized companies (201-500 Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Top 50% compared to 148 nearby companies in Seattle.

Valve's Retention Trendline

Valve72
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How Valve's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	76%
No	24%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	71%
No	29%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	69%
No	31%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

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

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	100%
Secure Enough	0%
Neutral	0%
Insecure	0%
Very Insecure	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

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	100%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

Valve's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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40%

Valve ranks in the Top 40% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Retention Score.

Valve's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

TOP

50%

Valve ranks in the Top 50% of other companies in Seattle for Retention Score.

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