Artificial Intelligence has been threatening to take over the world for decades now, starting as a academic concept in 1956 and inspiring countless sci-fi stories in the following years. The idea was always that human intelligence is such a graspable system that it should be something a computer can simulate, and in the decades since … Read full-story
How strongly do employees feel that the companies they work for are totally open and honest with them about their financial standings and overall well being? Few would expect to be let in on all their company’s corporate secrets, but financial stamina is directly connected to each worker’s livelihood, so it’s a fair question to … Read full-story
Comparably CEO Jason Nazar sat down with Laura Butler to learn how the company fosters an influential culture, discovers the best cultural fits, and earns consistently high marks from employees in terms of job satisfaction. Laura serves Workfront as Senior Vice President of People and Culture. The Utah-based company was founded in 2001 and is … Read full-story
Among the things employees like to try to glean from an interview with a new company is how healthy that company’s culture is. It’s not an easy thing to determine by spending half an hour in an office, nor is it the kind of thing you necessarily can take a hiring manager’s word for. Who … Read full-story
We don’t just work to make money or have something to do or to fill up our days. We also work to get ahead. Workers tend to feel stagnant when they don’t see the possibility of real advancement up the road. Companies would do well to stoke their employees with that kind of hopeful encouragement, … Read full-story
Comparably just released its set of annual awards highlighting the overall best companies of the year, including Best Company Culture, Best CEOs, Best Companies for Women, and Best Companies for Diversity honors. These lists showcase the companies who are keeping their employees satisfied across businesses large and small. Check out our full coverage of each category here: Best Company Culture 2019 Best CEOs 2019 Best Companies … Read full-story
The winners of Comparably’s 3rdAnnual Best Companies for Diversity Awards received the highest ratings by diverse employees of color (non-Caucasian) who provided anonymous feedback about their employers on Comparably.com within the past year. The award winners are listed in alphabetical order and segmented into two lists: Top 50 Large companies (more than 500 employees) and Top 50 … Read full-story
The winners of Comparably’s 3rdAnnual Best Companies for Women Awards received the highest ratings from female employees who provided anonymous sentiment ratings about their employers on Comparably.com within the past year. For previous Best Companies for Women winners, click here. The award winners are listed in alphabetical order and segmented into two lists: Top 50 Large … Read full-story
The winners of Comparably’s 3rdAnnual Best CEOs Awards received the highest ratings by employees who provided anonymous feedback about their chief executive officers on Comparably.com within the past year. The award winners are segmented into two ranked lists: Top 50 CEOs of Large companies (more than 500 employees) and Top 50 CEOs of Small/Mid-Size companies (less … Read full-story
The cliche goes that we need a job to pay for our lives, our cars, our kids, and our rent, and that in the end what it is we actually do at work – or what it is the company we work for actually produces – is a secondary concern for most in the blinding … Read full-story
No necessary element of our workday is potentially both less productive and more infuriating than the commute to and from the office. For some employees, a long commute may stack the deck against choosing a future with a particular company more than many other more traditionally accepted factors, like benefits and salary. We asked employees, … Read full-story
Being fired is a trauma that only the most hardened slacker could ever get used to. In your work life, being fired takes the place of that boogeyman who you were sure was hiding under your bed when you were a kid. It’s also a black mark on your record that you will have to … Read full-story
Most often, we think of people staying at a company for an extended time because they want to grow with the company, want to foster their professional development, and develop an affection for the company and their coworkers. But what about health benefits, a real lifeline for many people? How many people declare allegiance to … Read full-story
Increasingly, issues of gender and diversity are central to discussion of the modern workplace, and U.S. companies are expected more and more to present a fair workplace full of workers of both genders as well as members of diverse ethnic groups. But there’s still a large element of taboo to the practice of open discussion … Read full-story
While we’d all like to work in offices that buzz along happily and harmoniously all during the workday, the truth is it takes a special mix of managers, employees, and policies to forge an office with a truly great, nourishing atmosphere. We asked employees to anonymously answer the question, “Does your current company have a … Read full-story
All companies open for business in 2019 need to take stock of recent cultural changes in the weather. Lip service paid to diversity is not enough any more. Young people demand to live in a world where groups like LGBTQ employees are treated the same way as any U.S. employee, so the business world needs … Read full-story
Work meetings are not necessarily meant to be enjoyable, but they should be concise affairs with clearly stated goals and clear communication. Too often, especially when departments begin to silo, redundant and ineffective meetings being to clutter an employee’s workday – and that means leans productivity. We asked employees to answer the question, “Are your … Read full-story
Negotiating salary can be a scary prospect, with many hopeful employees often feeling happy enough just to be close to getting the job. Our minds can play tricks on us: what if by trying to negotiate my salary, they conclude I’m too pushy and decide against hiring me? What if I’m not asking for enough, … Read full-story
Healthy workplace cultures don’t fall naturally into place very often. They need to be massaged, coerced, and encouraged. As is often said, “culture starts from the top down,” and workers across the country expect their bosses to maintain good cultures and goose flagging ones. But how do employees feel about those efforts at their actual … Read full-story
Its an uncommonly tumultuous time in America for politics, and never before has broadcasting political views been so fraught with the potential for causing personal and professional damage. All across the country, extended families are biting their tongues across the dinner table from each other – especially during the holidays.. But what about at work? Polite … Read full-story
Layoffs lurk like the boogeyman in the closet for every employee. When things are going well, we don’t expect layoffs are just around the bend. When things are going poorly, whispers of layoffs seem to bubble up everywhere. Being laid off is an impersonal way to have a job end, and it often has little … Read full-story
How do women feel about working with other women? How do men feel about ceding their decades-long position of power in the workplace to women in the name of fair play? And, for that matter, who would men rather work with? Men or women? It turns out most have a preference for working with women, … Read full-story
Ethics are defined as “The rules of conduct recognized in respect to a particular class of human actions or a particular group or culture.” The workplace certainly represents a particular group or culture, and each company has its own set of rules and values that comprise its ethical approach. Each employee is also expected to … Read full-story
The average computer or tech-related job in this country pays just over $91,000. The median household income for all U.S. jobs is just over $63,000. It doesn’t take an IT hotshot to do the math implied and come to the conclusion that the tech industry is still the hottest market around when it comes to … Read full-story
Sunday, August 4th is International Friendship Day, an occasion founded by Hallmark in 1919 in an effort to sell greeting cards. The idea was for people to take one day to honor their friends just as they would their fathers and mothers. Finding instant popularity in the U.S., the holiday was embraced by other countries, even … Read full-story
This December, Comparably will reveal our next set of Best Places to Work Awards. Our end-of-year awards will recognize the best of the best in 2019: Best Places to Work, Best CEOs, Best Companies for Women, and Best Companies for Diversity. There is no submission process or fee associated with inclusion. To qualify, companies must have a minimum … Read full-story
Pegasystems just won three Comparably awards: Best Compensation, Best Perks & Benefits, and Happiest Employees! Below are links to the national press that have covered the award lists so far. Industry: Computer Software “Pega people really care about their work and their teams. This means that we believe the best of each other and facilitate each other’s … Read full-story
Smartsheet won two Comparably awards last week: Best Work-Life Balance and Happiest Employees! Below are links to the national press that have covered the award lists so far. Industry: Computer Software “Everyone is extraordinarily friendly and interested in connecting with you. The focus on diversity has been refreshing. The clear focus on sponsoring fun events and making … Read full-story
MetLife won three Comparably awards last week: Best Compensation, Best Work-Life Balance, and Happiest Employees! Below are links to the national press that have covered the award lists so far. Industry: Insurance “Very friendly! Everyone is willing to lend a helping hand.” – Employee review MetLife won in the Happiest Employees category: Business Insider: The 25 Major US Companies … Read full-story
Apple just won two Comparably awards: Best Compensation and Best Perks & Benefits! Below are links to the national press that have covered the award lists so far. Industry: Consumer Electronics “For someone who is attending school and working, compensation as a part timer works for me and my bills.” – Employee review Apple win in the Best … Read full-story
