A healthy workplace culture is an exceedingly enviable thing for any company to brag about. Resources like Comparably have given a clear voice to employees for airing any grievances and singing any praises about the companies they work for, so it’s harder than ever for a business to get away with a toxic workplace environment. … Read full-story
Its an uncommonly tumultuous time in America for politics, and never before has broadcasting political views been so fraught with the potential for causing personal and professional damage. All across the country, extended families are biting their tongues across the dinner table from each other – especially during the holidays.. But what about at work? Polite … Read full-story
One of the biggest contributors to job satisfaction is the relationship we have with our coworkers. It makes sense: in today’s 24/7 hyperconnected world, we spend many of our waking hours interacting with our colleagues, even on nights and weekends. In an effort to learn more about these important coworker bonds, Comparably asked thousands of its … Read full-story
Every new employee is a stranger in a strange land for their first few weeks on a new job. They’re likely commuting to a new part of the city, they’re working in a new building, they’ve got a whole lot of new lunch places to try out – and they’re surrounded by a group of … Read full-story
It’s not that much of a stretch to compare a workplace to a biological organism. Feed a human being nothing but junk food and their health declines. Pour coffee on a plant every morning and see how it looks by 5 o’clock. And so it goes with groups of people: you want the best product, … Read full-story
Having fun with coworkers isn’t a nice-to-have. For most people, it’s a must-have. Sixty-five percent of people 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. The most popular answers after “important” (40% of the vote) and “extremely important” (25% of the vote) … Read full-story
At a time when the labor market is tight and employers are doing everything they can to attract top talent, company culture is too important to ignore. In fact, nearly 60% of people say their employer is focused on improving company culture, according to data from Comparably. The best companies keep a pulse on their … 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
One of the greatest predictors of whether you will stay at a job is your boss. When your relationships with your manager is healthy, the sky’s the limit — you feel challenged, happy, seen. When it’s not, it’s hard to get through it. There are infinite reasons why someone might dislike their boss, but often it … Read full-story
It’s bound to happen at some point in your career: someone you know from a current or previous job has asked you to recommend them for a new role or professional opportunity. While being asked to write a recommendation is an honor — it means you’re trusted and respected! — it can feel like a … Read full-story
For HR leaders today, one of the biggest challenges is trying to bridge the talent gap. In a world where at least 40% of companies are reporting talent shortages, the most since 2007, it’s important that companies put their best foot forward when it comes to recruiting. If you’re an HR leader, it’s your job to ensure you’re attracting the … Read full-story
There are about as many varieties of the annoying coworker as there are species on earth. Some of the common offenders: the coworker who doesn’t shut up; the coworker who always seems to be in a bad mood; the coworker who takes every opportunity to undermine your work; and, perhaps most offensive, the coworker who … Read full-story
People who work in the highest levels of their company tend to have the highest rates of saying they have a best friend at work, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 10,000 people across the tech industry responded to the query. Sixty-six percent of executives say they have … Read full-story
Fifty-six percent of women say they have a close friend at work compared to 51% of men, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by more than 10,000 people employed at tech companies across the U.S. Having close friendships at work is important: research has shown that it is a predictor of employee … Read full-story
Seventy-four percent of tech workers say having fun at work is important to their company’s success, with half of them stressing that it’s “extremely” important. That’s according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 1,000 workers across the technology industry participated in the query. The value of fun can’t be … Read full-story
Women are more likely to want to quit because of a coworker than men We all know what it’s like to have a horrible coworker. But has working with that person ever made you want to leave your job altogether? Forty-five percent of women and 33% of men say yes, according to the latest reading … Read full-story
One of the biggest contributors to job satisfaction is the relationship we have with our coworkers. It makes sense: in today’s 24/7 hyper-connected world, we spend most of our waking hours interacting with our colleagues, even on nights and weekends. In an effort to learn more about these important coworker bonds, Comparably asked workers across … Read full-story
Three in four people say they hang out with their co-workers “once a month,” “once a quarter,” or “never,” according to data by Comparably. Of the more than 10,000 technology workers polled by Comparably, just 17% say they socialize with their co-workers outside of work “once a week” and 9% say they do so “multiple … Read full-story
Here’s something that may surprise you: people tend to be more devoted to their colleagues than their higher ups. Nearly 40% of workers in the tech industry say their loyalty rests with their coworkers, first and foremost, according to data from Comparably. The next most popular response was “boss or manager,” with 26% of the … Read full-story
