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Xcel Energy Retention Score

Xcel Energy is in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 25% of employees would not leave Xcel Energy if they were offered a job for more money while 56% are excited to go to work each day. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated months ago.

Where This Score Ranks Xcel Energy's Retention

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In the Bottom 30% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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In the Bottom 30% of 71 Nearby Companies in Minneapolis
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4th place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably

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C-62 / 100

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Who Ranks Xcel Energy's Retention the Highest?

Department - Customer Support 98/100

Tenure - Over 10 Years 76/100

Experience - 1 to 3 Years 70/100

Who Ranks Xcel Energy's Retention the Lowest?

Tenure - 5 to 10 Years 40/100

Department - Finance 42/100

Experience - 6 to 10 Years 45/100

Xcel Energy Retention At a Glance

Xcel Energy's Retention score is rated a "C-" by 134 employees. The category helps understand Xcel Energy's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Xcel Energy's Retention score has remained steady at 62/100. Xcel Energy ranks in 4th place versus 5 competitors which include Entergy, American Electric Power, Edison International, Evaporcool, and Allete. The Customer Support and Engineering departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Finance and IT departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

Xcel Energy's Retention score is in the Bottom 30% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Bottom 30% compared to 71 nearby companies in Minneapolis.

Xcel Energy's Retention Trendline

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How Xcel Energy's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	46%
No	54%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	79%
No	21%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	56%
No	44%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	20%
Once a year	20%
Never	60%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	40%
No	60%

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	40%
Secure Enough	60%
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	50%
No	50%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	17%
Once a month	33%
Once a quarter	17%
Never	33%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	57%
No	43%

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	33%
No	67%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

Xcel Energy's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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Xcel Energy ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Retention Score.

Xcel Energy's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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30%

Xcel Energy ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies in Minneapolis for Retention Score.

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