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TOTAL RATINGS: 1765

CEO: Ken Seipel

West Marine Retention Score

West Marine is in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 50% of employees at West Marine are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 50% of West Marine'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 a month ago.

Where This Score Ranks West Marine's Retention

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In the Bottom 20% of 2117 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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5th place versus 4 competitors rated on Comparably

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D57 / 100

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Who Ranks West Marine's Retention the Highest?

Experience - Entry Level 84/100

Ethnicity - African American/Black 78/100

Ethnicity - Other 70/100

Who Ranks West Marine's Retention the Lowest?

Experience - Over 10 Years 51/100

Ethnicity - Caucasian 57/100

Gender - Female 57/100

West Marine Retention At a Glance

West Marine's Retention score is rated a "D" by 197 employees. The category helps understand West Marine's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, West Marine's Retention score has remained steady at 57/100. West Marine ranks in 5th place versus 4 competitors which include MarineMax, Bass Pro Shops, Moosejaw Mountaineering and Backcountry Travel, and Hibbett Sports. The Sales department is likely to stay at the company the longest.

West Marine's Retention score is in the Bottom 20% of 2117 similar sized companies (1,001-5,000 Employees) on Comparably.

West Marine's Retention Trendline

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How West Marine's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	41%
No	59%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	14%
Once a month	29%
Once a quarter	14%
Once a year	14%
Never	29%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

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	0%
Neutral	67%
Insecure	33%
Very Insecure	0%

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	100%
No	0%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	50%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	50%

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	33%
No	67%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

West Marine's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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West Marine ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Retention Score.

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