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
Sharing a laugh with your cubicle buddy isn’t just a way to pass the time — most people in human resources see it as a way of boosting company performance. Seventy-six percent of HR workers say having fun with their coworkers is “important” or “extremely important” to the company’s success, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. That’s … Read full-story
There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to compensation. How much you’re paid depends on a variety of factors – among them, the type of company you work for and where that company is located. With the tech sector booming, Comparably explored 15 of the most popular job titles in tech and … Read full-story
It may be getting easier to discover what you should be earning through sites such as Comparably, but chatting directly with your coworkers about what you earn is still an unpopular move. Fifty-two percent of people say they’re “not likely” or “would never” share their salary with coworkers, according to the latest reading of an … 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
According to employees, managers really need to brush up on their communication skills. Forty-eight percent of people say their managers need to improve their communication. The next most popular response was accountability (20%), positivity (15%), honesty (9%) and work ethic (8%). This is according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably of more than … 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. People don’t socialize with their coworkers as often as you might assume. Twenty-six percent of people … 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
Tech jobs – and salaries – are on the rise. With demand for tech talent surging in areas such as AI and virtual reality, the median annual wage for computer and IT jobs is about $83,000 while the median household income is $59,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Hoping to get a sense … Read full-story
When asked to choose the most important set of company values, most employees chose “transparency and integrity,” according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. Thirty-seven percent of people chose “transparency and integrity,” followed next by “teamwork and winning” (24%). “Fun and passion” came in at No. 3 (18%), followed by “speed and innovation” … Read full-story
At a time when companies are being forced to navigate increasing competition and a rapidly advancing tech scene, many are still choosing to focus on culture. Indeed, 60% of people say their employer is actively trying to improve company culture, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 1,000 people, predominantly in tech, … 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-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 “HR strategies.” … Read full-story
It may seem logical that the older you are, the more likely you are to feel burnt-out at work. That’s not the case. Rates of burnout are nearly the same for workers of nearly every age, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 10,000 workers across the technology industry responded. The retirement … Read full-story
At a time when the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements have put gender squarely in the national conversation, it’s refreshing to know that there seems to be an even split between those who say they prefer working with men and those who say they prefer working with women. Men vs. women Fifty-one percent of men and … Read full-story
In an ideal world, your manager should be someone you admire — someone who shows you the best way to juggle multiple responsibilities, achieve goals, and manage a team. But according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably, nearly 40% of people say they think they’d do better at their boss’s job than … Read full-story
All over the country, the Time’s Up and Me Too movements are spurring tough conversations about women’s treatment in the workplace. But will there be real progress? When asked that very question, 69% of women and 53% of men said yes, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 500 people across … 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 62% 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
People in administrative roles and customer support say having fun at work is paramount to the company’s success, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. Indeed, when asked to rate the importance of fun, workers in these departments were the only ones who chose “extremely important” more often than “important.” The top … Read full-story
Women in tech are more likely than men in tech to have a mentor at work, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 10,000 workers across the technology industry participated in the study. A closer look About 34% of women in tech say they have a mentor vs. 29% … 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
There’s no question as to the tremendous positive impact that technology continues to play in today’s fast-paced, 24/7 connected world. But while technology has led to many efficiencies and advances, it has also led to vulnerabilities. In recent years, cybercrime has resulted in several highly damaging data breaches; social media has become a playground for … Read full-story
It goes without saying that workers in marketing and communications use social media a lot during the work day. But what about everyone else? According to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably, people in sales and business development are the heaviest users of social media during the work day. The results excluded … Read full-story
Women appear to be struggling more than men with their work-life balance, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 10,000 people across the technology industry responded to the query. How it breaks down Sixty-three percent of women say they are satisfied with their work-life balance, according to the data. … Read full-story
Millennials have a reputation for job hopping — and certainly they do it more than previous generations, though not as much as you might think. Thirty-one percent of workers aged 18 to 35 say they can see themselves leaving their job within a year, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. That’s … Read full-story
How much would it take to lure you away from your job? For 3 out of 4 of workers, a 20% pay increase would do the job. The data comes from the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably of more than 10,000 workers in tech. No difference between responses of men and women Men … Read full-story
Being proud to work for a company is a positive indicator of employee retention. And even during this age, when job-hopping is more prevalent than it once was, 76% percent of workers in tech say they are proud to work at their company, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More … Read full-story
How much of your potential do you think you’re using? The most popular answer: 50 to 75%. The latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably shows that 34% of people said 50% to 75%. An almost equal proportion of respondents chose “75 to 90%”. The least popular answer was “100% or greater” (6%), followed next … Read full-story
Whether it’s getting a promotion or moving into a new industry, New Year’s resolutions often have to do with career. And yet, just half of people say they have clear goals and a plan for their career. Fifty-three percent of employees say they have clear goals and a plan for their career, according to the latest … Read full-story
It may be getting easier to discover what you should be earning through sites such as Comparably, but chatting directly with your coworkers about what you earn is still an unpopular move. Fifty-two percent of people say they’re “not likely” or “would never” share their salary with coworkers, according to the latest reading of an … Read full-story
