The majority of employees who answered our questions anonymously have tasted the sweeter life of more elbow room while working, and it doesn’t look like they’re ready to go back to the office en masse yet. … Read full-story
The tech boom continues, and it’s no wonder: a recent study showed that, as of the end of February 2019, there were half a million open tech jobs listed in the U.S. Not only that, but new ones are generated at almost 400% the rate of non-tech jobs, and they pay around twice as well to … Read full-story
Equal Pay Day 2019 (April 2nd) is an important time to reflect on how far we’ve come and how far we still have to go when it comes to fair pay. A complex issue with much nuance, the gap between what men and women earn is significant: according to recent estimates, full-time female workers make … Read full-story
There’s a tendency these days for people to refer to anyone under age 35 as a millennial, but that blanket term doesn’t tell the full story. Indeed, significant differences exist between those born in the earlier and later halves of the so-called millennial generation, commonly defined as the period between the early 1980s and mid-1990s. … Read full-story
National Women’s History Month has been commemorated every March since 1987, though this year, it feels particularly fresh. The rise of the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements has spurred a new international dialogue about gender equality, diversity and pay party. Women around the world are standing up, and the world is listening. In honor of these … 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
With a New Year comes new goals. For many people, those goals involve brushing up on skills that will prime them for greater personal and professional success in the year ahead. In that spirit, Comparably analyzed tens of thousands of employee reviews to determine which skills are most prized by employees and employers right now. … Read full-story
America may have a stress problem. While overall stress levels have declined over the last decade, a recent survey by the American Psychological Association shows some troubling trends: 3 in 10 Americans say their stress has increased in the past year and 20% of people reported experiencing levels of extreme stress. Money, work, and the … Read full-story
Politics have always been a touchy subject in the workplace, but with recent tragic news events igniting fierce debates about everything from race relations and sexual harassment to global warming to gun control, they can’t really be ignored. Using its extensive database of employee reviews, Comparably sought to find out how workers have been directly … Read full-story
Whether it’s through cloud computing, social media, the Internet of Things or drones, the tech giants of today are innovating their way into the future. As they plow ahead, they need the right employees to get them there — and the competition for talent is fierce. Using its extensive database of anonymous employee ratings, Comparably … 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
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. That’s why Comparably took an in-depth look at how employees across the technology sector view their bosses. The data, which comes from 20,000 employees at small, … Read full-story
