National Women’s History Month has been commemorated every March since 1987, though this year, it feels particularly fresh. The rise of the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements has spurred a new international dialogue about gender equality, diversity and pay party. Women around the world are standing up, and the world is listening. In honor of these … Read full-story
As an employer, it’s important that you not only keep your team productive, but that you keep them challenged. After all, one of the reasons people leave their jobs is because they’ve stopped learning. And if they’ve stopped learning at your company they’re going to try and learn somewhere else. Right now, 71% of people feel challenged … Read full-story
The decision to hire someone (or not hire someone) is often the result of a blend of factors, all of which are specific to the industry, company and role. But new data shows that, on average, 32% of people in tech say “work ethic” is the most important quality and “prior experience” is the least. Indeed, the … Read full-story
As companies continue to focus on increasing gender diversity within their ranks, a query of more than 5,000 workers across the tech industry shows that both men and women slightly prefer to work with women over men. Fifty-six percent of men and women say they prefer to work with women over men, according to the latest reading of … Read full-story
Mozilla, Etsy, and Vimeo are just some of the companies that have recently filed lawsuits against the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) over the agency’s repeal of net neutrality. And they’re hardly alone in their concern. Fifty-six percent of tech workers say they are either “somewhat worried” or “very worried” about the repeal, according to the latest reading of an … Read full-story
Sharing a laugh with your cubicle buddy isn’t just a way to pass the time — most people in human resources see it as a way of boosting company performance. Seventy-six percent of HR workers say having fun with their coworkers is “important” or “extremely important” to the company’s success, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. That’s … Read full-story
Companies in the U.S. aren’t required to provide paid leave to new moms and dads, but it seems the practice is catching on regardless. About 65% of people surveyed in the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably say their employers offer paid maternity and paternity leave. More than 5,000 people, predominantly in tech, … Read full-story
All over the country, companies are being asked to increase their diversity and lead with transparency. And with Silicon Valley tech companies such as Google and Facebook leading the charge, it’s no surprise that employers in San Francisco were ranked No. 1 for encouraging open discussion of workplace issues related to gender and diversity. Sixty-nine … Read full-story
Thirty-five percent of women say they have been sexually harassed at work, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. Minorities are more affected African Americans report the highest rates of having been sexually harassed at work (31%), followed next by Hispanic/Latino respondents (28%). The lowest rates were among Asian/Pacific Islanders (18%). … Read full-story
The recent rise of the #TimesUp and #MeToo movements have put sexual harassment squarely in the center of national conversation. Luckily, most people see it more than just talk. Sixty-five percent of women and 58% of men say they think these movements will help improve the way men and women work together, according to the latest … Read full-story
In today’s world, one of the more popular pieces of advice to young employees is to find a mentor. The benefits are many, and not just for the person being mentored — research shows that those who serve as mentors report higher job satisfaction and commitment to their employers. So, who’s making it their business … Read full-story
It may be getting easier to discover what you should be earning through sites such as Comparably, but chatting directly with your coworkers about what you earn is still an unpopular move. Fifty-two percent of people say they’re “not likely” or “would never” share their salary with coworkers, according to the latest reading of an … Read full-story
Fifty-four percent of women in legal roles say they are satisfied with their work-life balance, the lowest of any department. That’s according to the latest reading of an ongoing survey by Comparably of 30,000 people in jobs across the tech sector. Up close by department After women in legal, the lowest rates were among men and women … Read full-story
Apple, Google, and Twitter are just some of the major tech companies known for offering benefits that support gay and transgender employees, but they’re hardly the only ones. At a time when workplace diversity, inclusion and fairness are subjects of national focus, 80% of tech workers say their companies are supportive of LGBTQ employees. This … Read full-story
Verbal abuse and other forms of non-sexual harassment are more common in the workplace than you might realize. Thirty-two percent of women and 28% of men say they have been verbally abused or severely harassed in a non-sexual way by their boss at their current job, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query … Read full-story
The Time’s Up movement has raised more than $21 million so far to assist sexual harassment victims with legal support. But its implications will likely go further than its financial reach: 64% of people say the movement will have a positive effect on the workplace. Women have more faith in #TimesUp than men Sixty-nine percent of … Read full-story
It’s one of the long-held rules in workplace etiquette: keep your political views out of work conversations. But at a time when the news cycle is fast and furious, when our social media feeds are crammed with articles and rants and memes about the news of the day, it may be harder to hold your tongue. … Read full-story
Good bosses and employees know that feedback should be given well and given often. Unfortunately it seems the percentage of people who continue to get valuable feedback in the later half of their careers seems to be dwindling. The over-40 slump According to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably, 25% of employees over age 40 say … Read full-story
How often do you lie to the boss? According to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably, 71% of workers say they never lie to their bosses; 10% say they lied “once ever”; 10% say they lie “once a quarter”; 5% say they lie “once a month” and 4% say they lie “once a … Read full-story
When asked to choose the most important set of company values, most employees chose “transparency and integrity,” according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. Thirty-seven percent of people chose “transparency and integrity,” followed next by “teamwork and winning” (24%). “Fun and passion” came in at No. 3 (18%), followed by “speed and innovation” … Read full-story
In today’s world, social media is more than a productivity killer: it’s perhaps the most influential communication medium we have. The responsibility of companies such as Facebook, Google and Twitter has been a subject of national dialogue, particularly these last few months on the backdrop of the Russia election investigation and ongoing privacy concerns. Aiming … Read full-story
At a time when companies are being forced to navigate increasing competition and a rapidly advancing tech scene, many are still choosing to focus on culture. Indeed, 60% of people say their employer is actively trying to improve company culture, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 1,000 people, predominantly in tech, … Read full-story
With a New Year comes new goals. For many people, those goals involve brushing up on skills that will prime them for greater personal and professional success in the year ahead. In that spirit, Comparably analyzed tens of thousands of employee reviews to determine which skills are most prized by employees and employers right now. … Read full-story
Twenty-one percent of workers across the tech industry say their company has suffered a major data breach of user information, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The results show that workers 18 to 25 have the highest rates of saying their company has had a major data breach (29%), while workers over 45 … Read full-story
Thirty-three percent of employees in the technology industry say having better leadership would improve company culture, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The most popular response Better leadership was the most popular response, followed next by “more communication” and “more transparency.” The least popular answers were “more diverse employees” and “HR strategies.” … Read full-story
At a time when the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements have put gender squarely in the national conversation, it’s refreshing to know that there seems to be an even split between those who say they prefer working with men and those who say they prefer working with women. Men vs. women Fifty-one percent of men and … Read full-story
Forget the grueling commute, the long hours, and the coworker who doesn’t know when to stop talking. For most people, a lack of clear objectives is their biggest source of stress at work. The clarity gap 42% of workers say having unclear goals is their top source of stress. The second-most popular responses were “commute” and … Read full-story
When asked to choose what’s most important to them besides work, people aged 18 to 35 rank career advancement opportunities and work-life balance at the top: 32% say career advancement and 34% say work-life balance. More than 10,000 people, predominantly in the tech sector, responded to the ongoing query by Comparably. Among millennials, older millennials … Read full-story
People in administrative roles and customer support say having fun at work is paramount to the company’s success, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. Indeed, when asked to rate the importance of fun, workers in these departments were the only ones who chose “extremely important” more often than “important.” The top … Read full-story
Women in tech are more likely than men in tech to have a mentor at work, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 10,000 workers across the technology industry participated in the study. A closer look About 34% of women in tech say they have a mentor vs. 29% … Read full-story
