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
Sharing a laugh with your cubicle buddy isn’t just a way to pass the time — most people in human resources see it as a way of boosting company performance. Seventy-six percent of HR workers 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. That’s … Read full-story
There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to compensation. How much you’re paid depends on a variety of factors – among them, the type of company you work for and where that company is located. With the tech sector booming, Comparably explored 15 of the most popular job titles in tech and … Read full-story
All over the country, companies are being asked to increase their diversity and lead with transparency. And with Silicon Valley tech companies such as Google and Facebook leading the charge, it’s no surprise that employers in San Francisco were ranked No. 1 for encouraging open discussion of workplace issues related to gender and diversity. Sixty-nine … Read full-story
Apple, Google, and Twitter are just some of the major tech companies known for offering benefits that support gay and transgender employees, but they’re hardly the only ones. At a time when workplace diversity, inclusion and fairness are subjects of national focus, 80% of tech workers say their companies are supportive of LGBTQ employees. This … Read full-story
Verbal abuse and other forms of non-sexual harassment are more common in the workplace than you might realize. Thirty-two percent of women and 28% of men say they have been verbally abused or severely harassed in a non-sexual way by their boss at their current job, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query … Read full-story
February 14th is known for being a celebration of romantic love, but here at Comparably, it’s a day to examine workplace associations of all stripes. Using tens of thousands of anonymous employee reviews, Comparably compiled a data-driven look at dating, friendship and socialization in the workplace. Respondents come from all industries, but predominantly the tech … Read full-story
Forget the grueling commute, the long hours, and the coworker who doesn’t know when to stop talking. For most people, a lack of clear objectives is their biggest source of stress at work. The clarity gap 42% of workers say having unclear goals is their top source of stress. The second-most popular responses were “commute” and … Read full-story
About a third of people say their boss has a negative impact on company culture, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The results come from more than 5,000 employees across the technology industry. Women vs. men Overall, women were slightly more likely than men to say their bosses hurt company … Read full-story
Being proud to work for a company is a positive indicator of employee retention. And even during this age, when job-hopping is more prevalent than it once was, 76% percent of workers in tech say they are proud to work at their company, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More … 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 engagement and … 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
It’s become commonplace for people to talk about how bored they are at work, but it’s not as prevalent a problem as you may think. Just 9% of workers say they are bored more than 50% of the time, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. On the flip side, 56% … Read full-story
Verbal abuse is a more serious problem in the workplace than you might think. Twenty-four percent of women and 19% of men say they have been verbally abused or severely harassed in a non-sexual way by their boss, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The data comes from the responses of … Read full-story
Discussing your personal political views at work is a risk, and for good reason: more than a third of employees age 25 or younger say their coworkers’ political beliefs impact their working relationships, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. Forming an opinion Thirty-six percent of all workers 18 to 25 say the … Read full-story
Recent revelations about Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein’s history of sexual assault have ignited meaningful discussions about the prevalence of sexual harassment is in the workplace. All over the country, women are posting under the hashtag #MeToo, sharing personal stories about their experiences as victims of sexual mistreatment. Unfortunately, they have much to share: according to data … 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
Getting a bunch of smart, motivated people into a room should be an inspiring experience. Too often, it’s not. New data from Comparably shows that 38% of workers say meetings are just “average.” The data, which comes from an Oct. 16 reading of an ongoing query of more than 5,000 workers in the technology industry, … Read full-story
It may seem logical that the older you are, the more likely you are to feel burnt-out at work. That’s not the case. Rates of burnout are nearly the same for workers of nearly every age, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 10,000 workers across the technology industry … Read full-story
Workers in executive roles, business development and HR tend to be most positive about where they work, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 1,000 workers across the technology industry responded to the query. A department snapshot Eighty-eight percent of workers in the executive department, 86% of workers in business … Read full-story
Thirty-one percent of women say they have experienced racism in the workplace, compared to 22% of men. That’s according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably of more than 10,000 workers across a variety of industries, including tech. African Americans are the biggest target African American men and women were subject to … 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
It may seem like everyone around you is shoving food down their throats while glued to their desk chairs. That’s not actually the case. In fact, 53% of workers in tech say they generally take an hour or more for lunch, according to the latest results of an ongoing query by Comparably. That’s more than … Read full-story
Thirty-five percent of workers 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 … Read full-story
IPO activity isn’t what it used to be. Though it has been on a slow decline for years, last year was particularly dismal: just 105 companies went public in 2016, down nearly 40% from 2015 and 60% from 2014. This year’s most-watched IPOs included Snap and Blue Apron, but more are expected. Experts and investors … Read full-story
Facebook, Snapchat, and Twitter – they’re three of the most widely used social media platforms in the world. With more than 1.8 billion monthly active users, Facebook alone reaches a larger mass of people than the entire population of China. Each of these companies is helping to shape the world we live in, but which … Read full-story
About a third of people say their boss has a negative impact on company culture, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The results come from more than 1,000 employees across the technology industry. Women vs. men Overall, women were more likely than men to say their bosses hurt company culture … Read full-story
Apple, Google, and Twitter are just some of the major tech companies known for offering benefits that support gay and transgender employees, but they’re hardly the only ones. At a time when diversity is a subject of heated national debate, nearly 90% of all tech workers say their companies are supportive of LGBTQ employees, according … Read full-story
When asked to choose who they’re most loyal to at work, a majority of people put their bosses at No. 2. People feel more loyal to their coworkers than to their bosses Indeed, 25% of technology workers chose their boss while 40% chose their coworkers, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query on Comparably. The least … Read full-story
At a time when companies face increasing pressure to ensure women and people of color are treated fairly, Comparably has analyzed thousands of its employee insights to find the 10 companies rated highest by employees of color. Each company was assigned a score out of 100 that reflects the experience of minorities in the company. VMWare, the cloud computing company owned … Read full-story
