“Hate” is a strong word — and yet, for those in the unlucky position of disliking their managers, it’s the core part of an all too common refrain: I hate my boss. There are infinite reasons why someone might hate their boss, but often it comes down to a breakdown of trust and respect, or having values … Read full-story
In late June, Comparably will release its next set of local awards highlighting the best CEOs and companies in Los Angeles and Seattle. 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, Forbes, and other publications. There is no submission … Read full-story
You know the signs — the team you’ve called into the room is distracted, staring blankly at you or down at your phones. When you ask if anyone has questions, no one responds except the one or two people who have completely dominated the conversation. Meetings don’t have to be this way, even though they … Read full-story
Tech, like many other high-paying industries including finance and engineering, continues to be dominated by men. Recent figures from the U.S. Department of Labor show that women hold just 17% of jobs in software development, but 94% of jobs as secretaries and administrative assistants. Comparably put together a list of the tech jobs where women … Read full-story
There are any number of things that a person might change about their job. But what’s the top one? Comparably asked users what their number one priority would be if they were the boss. The data comes from the anonymous salary records of almost 26,000 Comparably users across the tech sector. Improve vision/strategy was the … Read full-story
Forty-four percent of people say they would be better at their boss’s job than their boss is, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 5,000 people across the tech industry responded to the query. The data shows that men and women are nearly even in their responses, with 45% … Read full-story
In June, Comparably will release its next set of awards highlighting the best CEOs and companies, including its annual Best CEOs for Women, Best CEOs for Diversity, Best Leadership Teams (Managers & Executive Teams), and Best Companies for Professional Development. These lists are meant to showcase the leaders who are helping to drive positive culture change across companies large and small. Previous lists have been featured by Forbes, Fortune, Techcrunch, Mashable, Fast Company and … Read full-story
One of the most important factors 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. Comparably recently asked users to reveal which quality they find to be the … Read full-story
If you were given your boss’s job, what’s the first thing you’d do? The top answer among women was “increase employee pay” while the top answer among men was “better vision and strategy.” That’s according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably of more than 25,000 people across the tech industry. Differing … Read full-story
If there’s one statistic that paints a picture of the lack of women in leadership positions, consider this: the percentage of women sitting on the boards of Fortune 500 companies has more than doubled since 1995, but still hovers at only 20%. Indeed, people of all ages say there aren’t enough women in leadership, according to … 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
Stocks have been up and down, but most people still are feeling pretty positive about the health of their company. The latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably shows that 59% of people say their business outlook is either “fantastic” or “good” for 2018. Another 24% say their future outlook is “average,” while 17% say their outlook is “poor” (11%) … Read full-story
Fifty-nine percent of people who work at tech companies say their CEOs are either “good” or “excellent” when it comes to driving business results, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 5,000 workers across the tech industry participated in the query. Twenty-four percent of workers said their CEO was … 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
One of the factors that most influences employee retention is the relationship people have with their boss. In an encouraging sign, 73% of tech employees say they feel their managers see them as people, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query on Comparably. More than 10,000 workers across the technology industry participated in the query. Admin and … Read full-story
There is perhaps no single element of employee retention more important than having a good boss. When people feel like their boss supports their career growth, challenges them to improve, and entrusts them to do meaningful work, they’re golden; when those things don’t happen, their productivity and contentment could suffer. Hoping to recognize good management … Read full-story
Companies across the U.S. are raising the bar for company culture, particularly in key cities such as New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Seattle. The companies below were ranked the best places to work in their respective regions, according to employee ratings on Comparably.com as of Nov. 17, 2017. Congratulations to … Read full-story
What are the best companies to work for in 2017? Comparably has published our annual Best Places to Work lists, showcasing the companies that received the highest ratings for overall by their employees as of Nov 17, 2017 on Comparably.com Our mission is to make work transparent and rewarding for employees and employers. Our annual Best … Read full-story
The best CEOs know the importance of creating a workforce that’s inclusive and diverse. In an effort to highlight progress in this area, Comparably analyzed thousands of employee reviews as of Nov. 17, 2017, to determine which CEOs received the highest marks from employees of color. This list is part of Comparably’s Best Places to Work … Read full-story
From pay equity to women’s rights, important conversations surrounding gender in the workplace have been front and center in 2017 and are expected to continue well into the new year. As employers strive to create workplaces where women thrive, Comparably has put together a list of the companies doing it best. The companies below were the … Read full-story
Comparably is publishing our annual Best Places to Work 2017 lists this week, starting with the 50 Top Ranked CEOs in the United States (for large and mid/small companies). The winners are based on the CEOs that had the highest scores, as rated by their employees (as of 11/17/2017) on Comparably.com. This list is part … Read full-story
When asked to rate the effectiveness of their chief executives, 34% of workers in the technology industry chose “excellent,” making it the most popular answer. That’s according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 1,000 employees responded to the query. Opinion was mostly high — just 14% of respondents chose “poor” or “average.” … Read full-story
Technical know-how is important, but soft skills are just as essential. When asked what soft skill has helped them advance most in their careers, most people chose “persistence,” according to the latest reading of an ongoing study by Comparably. More than 5,000 workers across the tech industry participated in the query. The second most popular … Read full-story
Imagine you had your boss’s job. What’s the first thing you’d do: Create an entirely new and improved product? Give everyone a raise? A Comparably query of more than 10,000 employees across the tech industry reveals the number 1 answer is improve “vision and strategy” (33%). Room for improvement After “vision and strategy,” the next most popular response … Read full-story
Culture starts at the top — for better or for worse. In a survey of more than 5,000 employees across the tech industry, 3 in 10 said their boss actually hurts company culture. The latest data comes from an Oct. 20 reading of an ongoing query by Comparably and dovetails with another report about how most … Read full-story
The relationship workers have with their managers is one of the most important factors in employee retention. The role that managers play in shaping company culture is just as important. Ahead of National Boss’s Day on Oct. 16, Comparably took an in-depth look at how employees across the technology sector view their bosses. The data, … Read full-story
It may seem like everyone has something to say about their terrible, horrible, no good, very bad boss, but nearly three-quarters of tech workers actually feel their bosses care about them as people, according to data compiled by Comparably. The results are from an ongoing query of more than 10,000 workers across the technology industry. Admin and legal aren’t feeling the … Read full-story
Women have made great strides in the workplace over the last several decades: they now make up 6.4% of Fortune 500 CEOs, the highest percentage ever recorded in the history of the Fortune 500. But there’s still a long way to go. In an effort to shed light on perceptions and experiences related to female … Read full-story
There’s no way of telling who’s lying or not, but it’s safe to say that millennials are more open to ‘fessing up at most, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. Eighty percent of workers aged 36 and up claim to “never” lie to their bosses. Just 65% of workers 18 to … Read full-story
More than half of all design workers in tech say they feel burnt out at work. That’s according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The data is based on the responses of more than 5,000 workers across the tech industry. Design workers report highest rates of burnout At 56%, people who work in … Read full-story
