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
Compensation is a delicate topic, but one that matters greatly when talking about job satisfaction. Indeed, when respondents in a recent survey by Comparably were asked what would lead them to quit their job tomorrow, 38% of people said they would quit due to feeling underpaid or unappreciated. It’s normal to question whether the time and … Read full-story
It’s July and the summer slump seems to have officially set in. You know the signs: pretty much your whole office seems to have lost their sense of urgency, productivity is dwindling and you fear that people aren’t go to snap out of it any time soon. Fear not. While the summer slump *is* real … Read full-story
Leaving one job for another is always a leap of faith. You might love the job description on paper, but will your day to day be what you thought it’d be? Will you like your new coworkers, your new desk, your new commute? Will you be, well, happy? The interview may have given you some … Read full-story
For all of the fun and excitement of working out of a new city or state, there are some very real stresses. Not only do you have to pack, arrange for movers, find a new place, and fill out endless amounts of paperwork related to the move — you have to adapt to a new … 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
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
Most of us spend a good chunk of our waking lives at work. So it’s no wonder that, as companies strive to attract and retain today’s workers, offices are getting more comfortable and flexible. Indeed, while companies like Facebook and Google have raised the bar on convenience, offering everything from free meals to vending machines … Read full-story
Much of the national discussion in corporate America today is that there needs to be more diversity, particularly at the top. Many employers today are taking this to heart, such as the CEOs of Intuit, T-Mobile, and HubSpot who were among the 100 business leaders recently recognized by Comparably as the Best CEOs for Diversity 2018. But improving the … Read full-story
In June, Comparably released a set of annual awards highlighting the best CEOs and companies, including its annual Best CEOs for Women, Best CEOs for Diversity, Best Leadership, Best Managers, and Best Companies for Professional Development. These lists showcase the leaders who are helping to drive positive culture change across companies large and small. The lists were covered by major press outlets including USA Today, CNBC, … Read full-story
The lists below represent the highest ranked companies (small/medium and large) for professional development from employees who anonymously rated their professional advancement and growth opportunities on Comparably.com from May 23, 2017 to May 23, 2018. See below for employee comments and methodology. Don’t forget to check out the rest of our 2018 Leadership Awards, including … Read full-story
The lists below represent the managers from Small/Medium and Large Companies who anonymously received the highest ratings from their employees on Comparably.com from May 23, 2017 to May 23, 2018. See below for employee comments and methodology. Don’t forget to check out the rest of our 2018 Leadership Awards, including Best CEOs for Women, Best … Read full-story
The lists below represent the Best Leadership teams from Small/Medium and Large Companies who anonymously received the highest ratings from their employees on Comparably.com from May 23, 2017 to May 23, 2018. See below for employee comments and methodology. Don’t forget to check out the rest of our 2018 Leadership Awards, including Best CEOs for … Read full-story
The two lists below represent the top-ranked CEOs from Small/Medium and Large Companies who were anonymously rated by employees of color on Comparably.com from May 23, 2017 to May 23, 2018. See below for employee comments and methodology. Don’t forget to check out the rest of our 2018 Leadership Awards, including Best CEOs for Women, Best Leadership, Best Professional … Read full-story
The two lists below represent the top-ranked CEOs from Small/Medium and Large Companies who were anonymously rated by female employees on Comparably.com from May 23, 2017 to May 23, 2018. See below for employee comments and methodology. Don’t forget to check out the rest of our 2018 Leadership Awards, including Best CEOs for Diversity, Best Leadership, Best Professional Development and Best … Read full-story
Anyone in any job will tell you that it’s not the product that makes the job, it’s the people. The relationships you build at a job will stay with you as you move from position to position, which is why it’s so important to make sure you’re being the best employee and co-worker you can … Read full-story
“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
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
San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles have long-standing reputations as some of the country’s biggest tech hubs, but they’re hardly the only ones. As technology continues to connect people all over the world, the importance of living in Silicon Valley, Alley or Beach may not be as important as it once was. Skyrocketing costs … 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
Sexual harassment has always been a serious topic in the workplace, though recent movements such as #MeToo and #TimesUp have helped bring this important conversation more into focus. And recent statistics support the need for even more dialogue. Today, 1 in 3 women say they have been sexually harassed at work, according to the latest … Read full-story
Culture, when done right, should be palpable in every part of a company’s processes, including in their hiring and onboarding. But according to a recent survey, more than 1 in 4 people say the interview process for their current job didn’t fully convey the culture at the company. Thirty-percent of women and 27% of men responded … Read full-story
Job hopping to be a millennial stereotype, but it seems everyone’s doing it. When asked how much longer they see themselves working at their current company, 25% of people said less than a year, making it the most popular answer, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The next most popular answers … 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
