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
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
Half of women say having kids holds people back in their careers. About the same percentage feel the same way about simply being female. Forty-seven percent of women say they feel their gender has held them back in their careers, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 18,000 people, predominantly … Read full-story
Having children can be one of life’s greatest joys, though it often comes at a cost. Indeed, 57% of women say they believe that having kids holds people back in their careers, according to the latest reading of an ongoing survey by Comparably More than 1,000 people across the tech industry participated in the study. Women feel this way more … 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
When asked to rank the benefit most important to them after health care, most people ranked vacation policy and flex time at the top, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 10,000 employees across the technology industry participated in the study. Vacation and flex time at the top Thirty-one percent … Read full-story
February 14th is known for being a celebration of romantic love, but here at Comparably, it’s a day to examine workplace associations of all stripes. Using tens of thousands of anonymous employee reviews, Comparably compiled a data-driven look at dating, friendship and socialization in the workplace. Respondents come from all industries, but predominantly the tech … Read full-story
No one wants to be seen as pushy at work — but if you’re looking to get ahead, it pays to be persistent. When asked what soft skill has helped them most in their career, 32% of people said “persistence,” according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The next most popular response … Read full-story
Five years ago, job candidates used to say benefits were the number one thing that attracted them to a job, according to recent research. Today, the most important thing is culture. In a similar vein, just 57% of people say benefits play a part in their staying at a company, according to the latest reading of … Read full-story
Thirty-five percent millennials aged 18 to 35 say they plan to start their own company in the next five years, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. While most of them won’t actually do so (young people aged 20-34 have been shown to have the lowest rates of starting new businesses, according … Read full-story
People who work in product, customer support, and IT say they don’t receive as much recognition for their accomplishments as people in other departments, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 1,000 workers across the technology industry participated in the query. Departments at glance People in executive roles at tech companies … Read full-story
Perks and benefits have always been important, though the Googles and Facebooks of the world have taken their importance to the next level. Companies large and small now strive to offer employees dynamic benefits packages that include unlimited vacation time, generous maternity and paternity leave, and an ever-growing suite of perks such as free gym … Read full-story
A person’s experience at a company can depend very much on their job role. The list below showcases companies that received the highest ratings for their engineering department, according to employee reviews on Comparably.com as of Nov. 17, 2017. This list is part of Comparably’s Best Places to Work 2017 series. The locations listed represent the closest metropolitan areas to company … Read full-story
Companies across the U.S. are raising the bar for company culture, particularly in key cities such as New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Seattle. The companies below were ranked the best places to work in their respective regions, according to employee ratings on Comparably.com as of Nov. 17, 2017. Congratulations to … Read full-story
Comparably is publishing our annual Best Places to Work 2017 lists this week, starting with the 50 Top Ranked CEOs in the United States (for large and mid/small companies). The winners are based on the CEOs that had the highest scores, as rated by their employees (as of 11/17/2017) on Comparably.com. This list is part … Read full-story
From Adobe and Amazon to Netflix and Twitter, tech companies are paving the way for generous parental leave policies. And right now, about 67% of men and 61% of women in the tech industry claim to have paid maternity and paternity leave, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. Those numbers are … Read full-story
Employees tend to stick with employers who invest in their career growth, seek out opportunities for their professional development, and push them to the next level. Unfortunately, that’s not happening often enough. Forty-five percent of people across all industries say their employer is invested in their career growth, according to the latest reading of an … 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 … Read full-story
One of the biggest factors in employee retention is whether or not a person feels like they have a career path at the company. Unfortunately, it appears employers aren’t doing enough to support this need. Just 46% of workers feel their employers are invested in their career growth, according to the latest reading of an … Read full-story
Benefits are an important component in attracting and retaining quality talent, but employers’ increasing efforts to appeal to the youngest workers may be for naught: just 52% of workers 18 to 30 say that benefits play a part in staying at that company. That finding comes from the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The … Read full-story
Paid maternity and paternity leave aren’t federally mandated in the U.S., leaving companies to take it upon themselves to offer it. And led by corporate giants such as Amazon, Facebook, and Google, tech companies of all sizes are leading the charge. Nearly 66% of workers in tech say their employers offer paid parental leave, according to the latest … Read full-story
Workers in administrative roles, legal, and customer support at tech companies report the lowest levels of feeling challenged at work, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. Executives, HR at the top The results, compiled from the responses of more than 10,000 workers across the industry, show that there are great … Read full-story
The tech world is trying to shed its reputation for being a boy’s club. But for all of the effort it has made in introducing formal mentorship and networking opportunities, just 33% of women say they have a mentor at work, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. That’s about even … Read full-story
It’s Labor Day weekend, a time when many people pack up early and venture off to the beach to soak in the last remaining days of summer. But for some people, the weekend holiday won’t be a break. In fact, 25% of workers in tech say their boss expects them to work while they’re on … Read full-story
It doesn’t matter if you’re 26 or 56 — your confidence in asking for a raise will probably remain mostly the same during your life. Age and confidence don’t rise together According to data compiled by Comparably, confidence in asking for a raise hovers around 57% across all age groups (meaning 57% of people say they are confident … Read full-story
With work-life balance a top priority for workers, unlimited paid time off (PTO) is becoming a more popular option for workers in tech. About 21% of workers in tech say they now have unlimited paid vacation and sick days, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. That’s significantly higher than workers outside of tech, … Read full-story
Thirty-five percent of African Americans who work in tech say they are satisfied with their career progress, the lowest rate among all ethnic groups, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The most and least satisfied workers The query, which had more than 1,000 respondents by the Aug. 22 reading, shows … Read full-story
An ongoing query of more than 10,000 tech workers reveals that people who work in Utah’s capital are the most content with their work-life balance. By city Seventy-seven percent of workers in Salt Lake City said they approve of their work-life balance. Seattle (75%) and Austin (72%) followed closely behind. Workers in Atlanta were least happy about their … Read full-story
Most people feel they still have a ways to go before they’re operating at their full potential at work. Indeed, just 5% of people say they are using 100% or more of their potential, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The most popular response among those polled was “50% to 75%.” … Read full-story
Just over 60% of people are comfortable giving their bosses negative feedback, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query of more than 1,000 tech workers by Comparably. By gender and department: Overall, women are less comfortable giving their bosses negative feedback than men — 65% vs. 58%. Women in executive roles, engineering, and … Read full-story
