Survey: The No. 1 Way to Boost Culture Is Through Better Leadership

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 “stricter HR policies.” Men and women … Read full-story

Happiest Employees 2018

The winners listed on Comparably’s Happiest Employees received the highest ratings by employees who provided anonymous feedback about their happiness at work to Comparably.com.com. The award winners are segmented into two lists: Large companies (more than 500 employees) and Small/Mid-Size companies (500 employees or fewer). See below the lists for employee comments and methodology. Be sure … Read full-story

Study: It’s Not Just Women — 42% of Men Say Having Children Holds People Back in Their Careers

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

Best Companies for Work-Life Balance 2018

The winners listed on Comparably’s Best Companies for Work-Life Balance received the highest ratings by employees who provided anonymous feedback about their work-life balance to Comparably.com. The award winners are ranked and segmented into two lists: Large companies (more than 500 employees) and Small/Mid-Size companies (500 employees or fewer). See below the lists for methodology. … Read full-story

Best Companies for Perks & Benefits 2018

The winners listed on Comparably’s Best Companies for Perks & Benefits received the highest ratings by employees who provided anonymous feedback about their perks & benefits to Comparably.com. The award winners are segmented into two lists: Large companies (more than 500 employees) and Small/Mid-Size companies (500 employees or fewer). See below the lists for methodology. … Read full-story

Best Company Compensation 2018

The award winners for Best Company Compensation are ranked and segmented into two lists: Large companies (more than 500 employees) and Small/Mid-Size companies (500 or fewer employees). The companies on the list were derived from a combination of the highest average salaries and the highest sentiment ratings by employees about their pay, provided to Comparably.com. … Read full-story

How to Tell if a Company Values Diversity

Diversity and inclusion have always been important, but in today’s workplace, employees are paying special attention to how well their employers are succeeding in these areas. Why? Not only does research show that having diverse teams often leads to higher profits and better focus, but companies that do well by showing appreciation, fairness and respect to … Read full-story

People in Sales Hang Out With Their Coworkers the Most

Forty-eight percent of people say they hang out with coworkers “once a quarter” or “never,” with sales people being the most sociable and people in finance being the least, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably of workers across the technology industry. People don’t socialize with their coworkers as often as you might assume. Twenty-six … Read full-story

Study: Where Older Millennials, Younger Millennials & Gen Z Most Want to Work

The workforce is changing dramatically: millennials are now the largest generation in the U.S. workforce, and Generation Z is fast on their heels. While it may be easier to lump the groups together, differences exist between them. Those born in the earlier and later halves of the so-called millennial generation, commonly defined as the period … Read full-story

Survey: 1 in 2 African Americans Say They Have Experienced Racism at Work

Fifty-one percent of African Americans say they have experienced racism at work, according to the latest reading of an ongoing survey by Comparably. That was the highest rate among any ethnic group. The survey showed that 32% of Hispanic/Latino respondents have experienced racism at work, as well as 30% of Asian or Pacific Islander respondents. Twenty … Read full-story

Survey: This Is the No. 1 Quality You’re Being Judged On When Job Hunting

Job seekers focused on putting their best foot forward should make sure they’re armed with examples of their excellent work ethic. That’s because work ethic is the number one quality people look for when they’re hiring someone, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The other choices were “integrity,” (22%), “good … Read full-story

How to Improve Company Culture

Company culture is one of those terms that sounds like fluff, but means everything to businesses focused on growth. When it’s healthy, you feel it: your employees seem jazzed about the company and its mission, take a collaborative approach to solving problems, proudly sport your company-branded swag, and treat each other like family (in a … Read full-story