When it comes to asking for a higher salary, women are more hesitant than men. Forty-four percent of women said they negotiated their current salary compared to 53% of men, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The results come from the online responses of more than 10,000 workers across the technology space. By department Women … Read full-story
Think back to your very first job. You probably don’t remember all the details of your day-to-day life, but chances are good you remember your boss. With many of us spending most of our waking hours at work, it makes sense: our managers are critical to our satisfaction. And the more experience you gain in the … Read full-story
Yelling, screaming, insults and threats — verbal harassment isn’t talked about at nearly the level of sexual harassment, but it’s a problem in workplaces across the country. In honor of National Bullying Prevention Month, Comparably asked more than 9,000 of its users to answer the following question: “Have you been verbally abused or severely harassed (in … Read full-story
Nobody’s great at everything, but if there’s one skill that managers generally need to work on, it’s their communication. Forty-eight percent of people say communication is their direct manager’s biggest weakness, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 10,000 people responded to the query. The results coincide with National … Read full-story
This December, Comparably will release its next set of national awards highlighting the Best Company Culture, Best CEOs, Best-Rated Companies by Female Employees and Best-Rated Companies by Diverse Employees. These lists are meant to showcase the leaders and businesses who are helping to drive positive culture change across companies large and small. Previous awards have been featured in USA Today, Business Insider, CNBC, Forbes, and … Read full-story
An important factor that determines how long people stay at their jobs is the relationship they have with their boss. When that relationship is healthy, the sky’s the limit; but when it’s not, productivity and morale are at risk. In honor of National Boss’s Day on Oct. 16, Comparably asked users to reveal which quality … Read full-story
It seems like a tricky maneuver — you’ve been working in one industry, possibly for a long time, and now you want to shift into another. There are many reasons you may be tempted to execute such a move, and plenty of people have done it. The important thing is that you keep your eye … 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
It’s been a year since the phrase “Me Too” took on new meaning in America. It started in October 2017 when actress Alyssa Milano, in the wake of the disturbing revelations about Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein’s sexual misconduct, posted a tweet encouraging victims of sexual harassment and assault to reply #MeToo to her post. Since … 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 “stricter HR policies.” Men and women … 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
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
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
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
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
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, 68% of people feel … Read full-story
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
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
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
Preparing for a job interview is best done in small parts in the days and weeks leading up to an interview. But the night before an interview is often the time where all of it comes together. It’s your last shot at doing research on your prospective employer, fine tuning your responses to common questions, … Read full-story
They were the generation that grew up on ’80s science fiction films and today, they’re the generation with the most faith in artificial intelligence. In the latest reading of an ongoing survey of more than 1,000 people across the technology sector, those in the 46 to 50 age group had the highest rate of saying … Read full-story
You’ve gone on two interviews and you’ve been offered a job with a company you really want to work for. The company knows your salary expectations, but when you get the offer letter, you’re a bit disappointed. What do you do now? Uncomfortable as it may be, it’s time for you to negotiate. This isn’t … Read full-story
For many people, stress is a sneaky but persistent thing. You think you’ve figured it all out and suddenly you’re back again, knee deep in meetings and commitments and deadlines and unable to get out from under. With nearly half of all respondents in a survey by Comparably saying they feel burnt out at work, you’re hardly alone … Read full-story
You’ve switched into a new role or new company and you’re feeling great. There’s only one problem: no one knows who you are. Sure, it seems like a minor problem. But research shows that having a close friend at work can help you be more productive and encourage you to stay longer at a job, … Read full-story
In the age of #MeToo, 34% of women say they have a mentor at work, compared to 29% of men. That’s according to the latest reading of an ongoing survey by Comparably of more than 10,000 people across the technology industry. The results show very slight differences between people of different ethnicities. People of Hispanic or … 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. The results … Read full-story
When it comes to professional networking, LinkedIn is still supreme. With an estimated 500 million users, it’s almost a must for people in any industry. Whether you’re in your first job or approaching retirement, it’s important to keep a presence on the site; not only does it give prospective employers a chance to see more … Read full-story
Yes, the allure of Facebook and Google and all of those Twitter notifications is real. But the majority of people see their colleagues as a bigger work distraction. Thirty-nine percent of respondents in a recent survey by Comparably say that their coworkers and bosses are their biggest distraction at work. The next biggest distractions were: social … Read full-story
Fifty-three percent of men and 56% of women say their company leaders do what they should to keep them as employees, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 10,000 workers across the tech sector responded to the query. By age The results show that the younger the worker, the more likely … Read full-story
