Few of us are experts at keeping our New Year’s resolutions, but fewer still feel comfortable not making any at all, no matter how many years of promises to ourselves we’ve broken. Resolutions are free, positive thought is healthy and breeds action, and the new year is simply an irresistible time to think about this … 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
Execs and Entry-Level Employees Get More Valuable Feedback Then Anyone Else Those at the top and bottom of the office ecosystem report receiving more practical and helpful advice regarding improving their work performance than the majority of workers currently between those two extremes. When asked how often they felt they received constructive feedback, the most … Read full-story
The winners of Comparably’s annual Best Companies for Women awards received the highest ratings by female employees who provided anonymous feedback on a variety of workplace culture questions ranging from work environment to compensation to leadership on Comparably. The award winners are segmented into two lists in alphabetical order: Top 50 Large companies (more than … 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
You’ve been at your job for awhile, working hard and constantly trying to do your best so your team and employer can succeed. There’s only one problem: you can’t seem to muster up enough courage to ask for the raise you so feel you deserve. It’s a common problem for many: 37% of men and 45% … Read full-story
Bitcoin prices plunged this week, fanning fears about whether cryptocurrency is more than just a passing fad. And indeed, skepticism around digital currency seems to be a popular view these days — according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably, 44% of people say they feel cryptocurrency is a scam. More than 1,000 people, predominantly across the … Read full-story
Many people in today’s 24/7 hyperconnected business environment work far beyond the typical 8-hour day. But when asked to describe their biggest source of stress at work, just 13% of people said their hours. That’s according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comaparably of more than 10,000 respondents, predominantly in the U.S. tech … Read full-story
Finding a healthy work-life balance isn’t easy for most of us, but some workers appear to struggle with it more than others. Just 56% percent of people in legal and 57% of people in communications said they are happy with their work-life balance, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably of more … Read full-story
Company culture comes from the top. In cases where the leadership is focused on building a positive culture, that’s a great thing. People are productive, engaged, collaborative and generally jazzed about what they do. But in cases where the leadership is lacking, or culture is considered something that “happens” instead of something actively managed, companies … Read full-story
The first few weeks at a new job can be some of the most daunting — on top of trying to figure out what your day-to-day responsibilities will be, you have to remember a slew of new names and figure out simple things, like where the bathroom is. As you get settled, it’s important to … Read full-story
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
Whether you’re a first-time manager or a seasoned pro, every new team you encounter presents new opportunities and challenges for you to overcome. When building a team, it’s important to get it right: build a team that’s got a solid foundation and you’re poised for success; build a team with a shaky foundation and you … 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
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
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
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
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
Considering there are $21 billion worth of open jobs in tech, it feels like there’s an equal number of coding bootcamps out there looking to increase the talent pool. How do you pick one that works for your schedule, fits within your budget, and helps you get a job? Our friends at PowerToFly wrote a guide on how to choose a coding … 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
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
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
If there’s anything that freaks people out more than an in-person job interview, it’s a phone interview. Sure, you can be in pajama pants and take the call from anywhere. But glitchy connections and a lack of face-to-face emotional recognition can easily derail what might otherwise be a smooth conversation. If a company asks you to … Read full-story
Loving your job doesn’t mean you’re productive all the time. Even those most passionate about how they spend their days are bound to run into a bit of a slump sometimes. Ask your colleagues and you’re bound to get some interesting responses about when they are least productive during the work week. Some hit a … Read full-story
The signs often come on slowly: it often starts with a nagging feeling of not wanting to go to work. You start to dread the sound of your alarm going off. You find yourself drifting off in meetings and struggling to complete your work on time. Nothing about your job feels exciting. It’s called burnout … Read full-story
There’s nothing like breezing through an online job application only to hit the dreaded “Upload cover letter” field. Even the savviest writers struggle with writing a cover letter. It’s hard to strike the right balance of adequately promoting your skills without coming across as arrogant. Luckily, millions if not billions of job seekers before you … Read full-story
Maybe you’re a first-time manager or maybe you’ve been leading a team for awhile: whatever situation, you have this sinking feeling that you aren’t performing at your very best when it comes to properly managing a team. Indeed, managing people is no easy feat. In many cases, it requires you having to put others’ needs … Read full-story
