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EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 3332

TOTAL RATINGS: 29266

CEO: Todd Penegor

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Wendy's Retention Score

Wendy's is in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 45% of employees would not leave Wendy's if they were offered a job for more money while 49% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 72% of Wendy's' employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 28% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated 18 days ago.

Where This Score Ranks Wendy's' Retention

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In the Bottom 15% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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4th place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably

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D58 / 100

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Who Ranks Wendy's' Retention the Highest?

Ethnicity - Native American 81/100

Tenure - 2 to 5 Years 80/100

Department - IT 77/100

Who Ranks Wendy's' Retention the Lowest?

Gender - Non-Binary 36/100

Department - Finance 47/100

Department - HR 52/100

Wendy's Retention At a Glance

Wendy's' Retention score is rated a "D" by 3302 employees. The category helps understand Wendy's' focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Wendy's' Retention score has remained steady at 58/100. Wendy's ranks in 4th place versus 5 competitors which include Chick-fil-A, Good Times Restaurants, KFC, Luby's, and Burger King. The IT and Design departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Finance and HR departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

Wendy's' Retention score is in the Bottom 15% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably.

Wendy's' Retention Trendline

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How Wendy's' Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	44%
No	56%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

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	49%
No	51%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	33%
Once a month	21%
Once a quarter	15%
Once a year	5%
Never	26%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	65%
No	35%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	72%
No	28%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	34%
Secure Enough	32%
Neutral	22%
Insecure	4%
Very Insecure	8%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	47%
No	53%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	73%
No	27%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	19%
Once a week	22%
Once a month	4%
Once a quarter	22%
Never	33%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	44%
No	56%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	62%
No	38%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	45%
No	55%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	72%
No	28%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

Wendy's' Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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15%

Wendy's ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Retention Score.

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