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 best … 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
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
Branch started in 2014 with four people. Today, the Silicon Valley-based technology company has 170 employees spread across seven countries. That kind of rapid growth could have caused Branch’s culture to snap. Instead, the company stands as one of the top-rated employers by employees. In the last two years, Branch has received multiple awards from … Read full-story
Move over millennials: It’s all about Generation Z. Born in the mid-90s to early 2000s, people in this group are vastly different even from millennials. They have no memory of the 9/11 terror attacks; they can’t remember life without a smartphone. As more of Gen Z’s 61 million members pour into the workforce, they’re bound … 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
Nobody’s great at everything, but if there’s one skill that managers generally need to work on, it’s their communication. Forty-eight percent of people say communication is their direct manager’s biggest weakness, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 10,000 people responded to the query. The results coincide with National … 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
Being happy at work isn’t a given. For too many people, getting up and facing the workday comes with a lot of anxiety and trepidation, and a feeling of just wanting to crawl back into bed. There are almost infinite reasons for that, though some of the common ones include being unhappy with the day-to-day … Read full-story
Most people feel they still have a ways to go before they’re operating at their full potential at work. Just 5% of people say they are using 100% or more of their potential, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The most popular response among those polled was “50% to 75%,” followed … 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
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 “stricter HR policies.” Men and women … Read full-story
Nevro may be best known for its breakthrough pain treatments, but the medical technology company is also succeeding at something less scientific: providing a thriving company culture. Based in Redwood City, California, Nevro has managed to build a culture that resonates with its employees across the globe. This year, the company was recognized by culture … Read full-story
The winners listed on Comparably’s Happiest Employees received the highest ratings by employees who provided anonymous feedback about their happiness at work to Comparably.com.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 employee comments and methodology. Be sure … 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
For many people, stress is a sneaky but persistent thing. You think you’ve figured it all out and suddenly you’re back again, knee deep in meetings and commitments and deadlines and unable to get out from under. With nearly half of all respondents in a survey by Comparably saying they feel burnt out at work, you’re hardly alone … 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
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
The workforce is changing dramatically: millennials are now the largest generation in the U.S. workforce, and Generation Z is fast on their heels. While it may be easier to lump the groups together, differences exist between them. Those born in the earlier and later halves of the so-called millennial generation, commonly defined as the period … Read full-story
Fifty-one percent of African Americans say they have experienced racism at work, according to the latest reading of an ongoing survey by Comparably. That was the highest rate among any ethnic group. The survey showed that 32% of Hispanic/Latino respondents have experienced racism at work, as well as 30% of Asian or Pacific Islander respondents. Twenty … 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
One of the most common perceptions of working in tech is that you work 24/7. And for many people that’s true. But there is a surprising percentage of people who manage to take at least an hour for lunch every day. Overall Fifty-two percent of people in tech take an hour or more for lunch each … Read full-story
It’s nice to think that your career and compensation will always move upward as you gain knowledge and experience. In reality, that’s not always true. At a time when people are more willing to job hop than ever, it’s possible that not every leap will result in a salary bump. In fact, some leaps may … Read full-story
Job interviews require a lot of preparation. While you’re busy researching the company culture and your potential compensation, make some time to think about the parts of your career history and skills set that deserve to be highlighted. Remember, though you’re the one being asked questions, you still have plenty of control in guiding the … Read full-story
Company culture is one of those terms that sounds like fluff, but means everything to businesses focused on growth. When it’s healthy, you feel it: your employees seem jazzed about the company and its mission, take a collaborative approach to solving problems, proudly sport your company-branded swag, and treat each other like family (in a … Read full-story
Here’s a seemingly simple question: What draws someone to a job? Being able to offer a competitive salary obviously helps. Offering good benefits helps, too. But believe it or not, the No. 1 reason job candidates choose one job over another is company culture, according to a recent study. The second and third most popular answers were career … Read full-story
Company culture is everything these days. From retail to health care to tech, companies in every sector are going to great lengths to ensure that their mission, vision and values are expressed in every aspect of their business. There’s good reason for this: company culture is now the No. 1 reason people choose one job … Read full-story
Mission. Vision. Values. They’re the buzzwords of today, though they’re more than just a passing trend. For employers, focusing on culture — underpinned by mission, vision and values — is essential to success. That’s because today’s employees say the No. 1 reason they’d choose one job over another is the culture, according to recent data by Korn Ferry. Just five … Read full-story
