The very word “etiquette” seems outdated, calling to mind advice columns from 75-year-old newspapers and archaic rules about what color socks you’re allowed to wear after midnight. But some of these rules are simply common sense, and they bear repeating. So here are 12 workplace etiquette rules that still hold water. 1.) Be There on Time–It’s … Read full-story
Most people dislike small talk. There can sometimes be an inhrently false chuminess involved that can make anyone feel like a phony. Those of us who are somewhat introverted especially dread the feeling of emptiness that can accompany a short conversation with someone you don’t really know. For others, it’s an enjoyable experience. But most … Read full-story
Originally, psychologists Suzanne Imes and Rose Clance coined the term “imposter syndrome” to describe women with successful careers who chalked up their success to luck and concurrently discounted all their abiliites and achievements. But it wasn’t long before it was accepted that men suffered imposter syndrome just as often. The main fear those with this … Read full-story
Companies conduct phone interviews for a number of reasons, generally: They’re a cheaper and more practical way to interview out-of-town candidates or remote workers, and they serve as an initial screening to weed out potential interviewees who aren’t a good enough potential fit to bring in for an in-person interview. That doesn’t mean you can … Read full-story
When you’ve got a full plate of work in front of you, it can feel like the beginning of a marathon. So the last thing you might want to think about when faced with a lot of work is stopping to learn some better ways to schedule it all and get things done. But take … Read full-story
Don’t let Monday through Friday come at you every week like a street gang looking to rough you up. It’s a easy reshuffle to make sense of your week at work, to master it time-wise and make that familiar 40+ hour structure work for you. Diving blindly in only creates stress, and not knowing just … Read full-story
Hopefully you don’t know the feeling, but chances are you do: 76% of Americans suffer from what has been called “the Sunday scaries.” It starts for most of us as we leave our live-in-the-moment childhoods behind and begin to plan for the future, to study for our SATs, get into a good university, find a good … Read full-story
Despite the strong sense that networking with people in your industry is the best way to land a new job, most people seem to be have gotten their first interview for their current job via online applications. This should ease the worries of those lacking networking skills, and also alert veteran job seekers that a … Read full-story
Most careers, like most lives, do not proceed in a linear fashion. We imagine a progression of school to job to promotion to finally being the big boss of them all, but very few of our stories eventually read that way. Instead, it’s all fits and false starts, back to square one, life lessons, and … Read full-story
One of the biggest contributors to job satisfaction is the relationship we have with our coworkers. It makes sense: in today’s 24/7 hyperconnected world, we spend many of our waking hours interacting with our colleagues, even on nights and weekends. In an effort to learn more about these important coworker bonds, Comparably asked thousands of its … Read full-story
We all know work-related stress is a near constant in modern life. Success at work drives our lives and shapes our fate, so a certain amount of white-knuckling is to be expected. But we also know the effect of a million little stressors all ganging up on us and turning an average workday into an … Read full-story
We as human beings have always prized our intellect over all else, mostly because we’re the species that got the gold ribbon for accumulation of smarts. As a result of this, however, old-fashioned emotion began to be treated in human society as a sort of outdated user system that intelligence long ago replaced and rendered … 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
Why Employee Retention Is So Important Employee retention is increasingly important in a world more focused on company culture than ever. Gone are the days when a company could burn blithely through a crop of employees, confident that there was always someone hungrier out there waiting to replace anyone that was cut loose. The hunger … Read full-story
San Francisco and New York are known for being some of the most expensive cities in the country, so it’s no wonder that people living there expect some of the highest raises each year. While 21% of people across the country say they expect at least a 10% raise each year, the rate was 29% in … Read full-story
Writing a resume requires discipline. After all, one page isn’t very much when it comes to recapping your career, especially when you’re no longer an entry-level employee with one job under your belt. If you’re looking for a new job, it’s important to remember that a resume should act more like a highlight reel than a deep … Read full-story
Starting a new job often comes with some anxiety. While much of that anxiety often stems from worrying about whether you’ll be able to do succeed in the job, it’s common to also worry that you won’t make any new friends at work. After all, it’s important to feel connected to your coworkers: research shows … Read full-story
For most people, filling out an online application or getting a referral are the best ways of getting an interview. According to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably, 34% of people say they got their first interview for their current job by applying online and 26% say they got it through a referral. The next most … Read full-story
What soft skill has been most instrumental in helping your career? For 1 in 3 people, the answer is persistence. Indeed, 33% of respondents in an ongoing query by Comparably chose persistence more than any other soft skill. The other options were humility, likability, empathy and logic. Men vs. women From a gender perspective, both … Read full-story
Leaving a job, no matter what the circumstances, is a delicate process. You not only have to break the news to your manager and coworker and take care of setting up a handover process, but you have to make sure things are neatly tied up with the HR department of your company. Part of that … Read full-story
There are any number of reasons why you might consider leaving your job. Maybe your beloved boss left; maybe your coworkers aren’t being nice; maybe you were overlooked for that awesome promotion. Whatever the case, it’s normal to evaluate why you’re not happy at your job and whether it’s time to leave. Job hopping is … Read full-story
While a significant percentage of all people feel that their boss expects them to work on vacation, the rate was highest among 18- to 25-year-olds. Thirty-five percent of people 18 to 25 say their bosses expect them to work while they’re on vacation, according to the latest reading of an ongoing survey by Comparably. The rate fell … Read full-story
Whether you’re unhappy with your job or just in need of a new challenge, networking is a crucial way of getting to your next opportunity. Here are some tips for the right way to network. And as you get serious about finding a new job, don’t forget to use sites like Comparably to figure out how … Read full-story
Recruiters still aren’t the most popular way to find jobs, but men rely on them more than women, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The data shows that men were more likely to use a recruiter than women (22% of men vs. 15% of women). Another difference is that 39% of women were … Read full-story
Most of us want to come into a work environment that’s peaceful, fun and inspiring. But not everyday is perfect, and sometimes we find ourselves making embarrassing mistakes, butting heads with colleagues or struggling to handle a trying situation with grace. If you’ve ever found yourself in this place, you know how terrible it can feel … Read full-story
Being happy at work isn’t a given. For too many people, getting up and facing the workday comes with a lot of anxiety and trepidation, and a feeling of just wanting to crawl back into bed. There are almost infinite reasons for that, though some of the common ones include being unhappy with the day-to-day … Read full-story
Most people feel they still have a ways to go before they’re operating at their full potential at work. 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%,” followed … Read full-story
Nevro may be best known for its breakthrough pain treatments, but the medical technology company is also succeeding at something less scientific: providing a thriving company culture. Based in Redwood City, California, Nevro has managed to build a culture that resonates with its employees across the globe. This year, the company was recognized by culture … Read full-story
Maybe you’ve bounced around a bit or maybe you’ve been at your company for awhile: either way, you know you want to move up from your current job role into a higher one. While there’s no magic bullet formula for making a promotion happen, there are some things that can be done to improve your … Read full-story
Having children can be one of life’s greatest joys, though it often comes at a cost. Indeed, 43% of people 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 5,000 people, predominantly across the tech industry, participated in the study. Women are only slightly … Read full-story
