Waste Management is a provider of waste and environmental services in North America. read more

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CEO: James Fish Jr.

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Waste Management Retention Score

Waste Management is in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 64% of employees would not leave Waste Management if they were offered a job for more money while 67% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 44% of Waste Management's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 56% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated 8 days ago.

Where This Score Ranks Waste Management's Retention

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In the Top 50% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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In the Top 50% of 66 Nearby Companies in Houston
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2nd place versus 4 competitors rated on Comparably

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C+69 / 100

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Who Ranks Waste Management's Retention the Highest?

Department - HR 96/100

Ethnicity - Hispanic or Latino 84/100

Ethnicity - Asian or Pacific Islander 80/100

Who Ranks Waste Management's Retention the Lowest?

Tenure - Over 10 Years 47/100

Department - Product 50/100

Ethnicity - Other 50/100

Waste Management Retention At a Glance

Waste Management's Retention score is rated a "C+" by 906 employees. The category helps understand Waste Management's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Waste Management's Retention score has remained steady at 69/100. Waste Management ranks in 2nd place versus 4 competitors which include Waste Connections, Republic Services, Stericycle, and Casella Waste Systems. The HR and Finance departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Product and Admin departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

Waste Management's Retention score is in the Top 50% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Top 50% compared to 66 nearby companies in Houston.

Waste Management's Retention Trendline

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How Waste Management's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	59%
No	41%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	74%
No	26%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

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How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	13%
Once a month	28%
Once a quarter	13%
Once a year	17%
Never	29%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	53%
No	47%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	44%
No	56%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	31%
Secure Enough	25%
Neutral	12%
Insecure	19%
Very Insecure	13%

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	76%
No	24%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	6%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	29%
Once a quarter	29%
Never	36%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	38%
No	62%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	64%
No	36%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	58%
No	42%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

Waste Management's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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Waste Management ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Retention Score.

Waste Management's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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Waste Management ranks in the Top 50% of other companies in Houston for Retention Score.

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