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CEO: Kevin Washington

YMCA Retention Score

YMCA is in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 37% of employees would not leave YMCA if they were offered a job for more money while 67% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 10% of YMCA's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 90% 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 YMCA's Retention

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In the Bottom 40% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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In the Bottom 40% of 236 Nearby Companies in Chicago
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Who Ranks YMCA's Retention the Highest?

Ethnicity - Other 81/100

Department - Customer Support 74/100

Department - Admin 72/100

Who Ranks YMCA's Retention the Lowest?

Department - Marketing 44/100

Tenure - 1 to 2 Years 45/100

Ethnicity - African American/Black 48/100

YMCA Retention At a Glance

YMCA's Retention score is rated a "C" by 252 employees. The category helps understand YMCA's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, YMCA's Retention score has remained steady at 65/100. YMCA ranks in 1st place versus 0 competitors which include . The Customer Support and Admin departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Marketing and Operations departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

YMCA's Retention score is in the Bottom 40% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Bottom 40% compared to 236 nearby companies in Chicago.

YMCA's Retention Trendline

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How YMCA's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	37%
No	63%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	82%
No	18%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

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	12%
Once a month	29%
Once a quarter	11%
Once a year	24%
Never	24%

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	10%
No	90%

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

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	15%
Secure Enough	54%
Neutral	0%
Insecure	16%
Very Insecure	15%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	62%
No	38%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	79%
No	21%

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

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	8%
Once a week	17%
Once a month	17%
Once a quarter	16%
Never	42%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	73%
No	27%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	73%
No	27%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	37%
No	63%

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

Answer	Percent
Yes	43%
No	57%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

YMCA's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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40%

YMCA ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Retention Score.

YMCA's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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YMCA ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies in Chicago for Retention Score.

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