In today’s world, one of the more popular pieces of advice to young employees is to find a mentor. The benefits are many, and not just for the person being mentored — research shows that those who serve as mentors report higher job satisfaction and commitment to their employers. So, who’s making it their business … Read full-story
Good bosses and employees know that feedback should be given well and given often. Unfortunately it seems the percentage of people who continue to get valuable feedback in the later half of their careers seems to be dwindling. The over-40 slump According to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably, 25% of employees over age 40 say … Read full-story
No one wants to be seen as pushy at work — but if you’re looking to get ahead, it pays to be persistent. When asked what soft skill has helped them most in their career, 32% of people said “persistence,” according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The next most popular response … Read full-story
Women in tech are more likely than men in tech to have a mentor at work, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 10,000 workers across the technology industry participated in the study. A closer look About 34% of women in tech say they have a mentor vs. 29% … Read full-story
How much of your potential do you think you’re using? The most popular answer: 50 to 75%. The latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably shows that 34% of people said 50% to 75%. An almost equal proportion of respondents chose “75 to 90%”. The least popular answer was “100% or greater” (6%), followed next … Read full-story
Entry-level workers are most likely to say that their companies care about their careers — but there’s work to be done. Experience and career investment Just 63% of entry-level workers say their companies are invested in their career growth — the most of any experience level, according to the latest reading of Comparably’s ongoing query of workers across the … Read full-story
Technical know-how is important, but soft skills are just as essential. When asked what soft skill has helped them advance most in their careers, most people chose “persistence,” according to the latest reading of an ongoing study by Comparably. More than 5,000 workers across the tech industry participated in the query. The second most popular … Read full-story
Employees tend to stick with employers who invest in their career growth, seek out opportunities for their professional development, and push them to the next level. Unfortunately, that’s not happening often enough. Forty-five percent of people across all industries say their employer is invested in their career growth, according to the latest reading of an … Read full-story
Good bosses and employees know that feedback should be given well and given often. Unfortunately it seems the percentage of people who continue to get valuable feedback in the later half of their careers seems to be dwindling. The over-40 slump According to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably, 25% of employees over … Read full-story
One of the biggest factors in employee retention is whether or not a person feels like they have a career path at the company. Unfortunately, it appears employers aren’t doing enough to support this need. Just 46% of workers feel their employers are invested in their career growth, according to the latest reading of an … Read full-story
Workers in administrative roles, legal, and customer support at tech companies report the lowest levels of feeling challenged at work, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. Executives, HR at the top The results, compiled from the responses of more than 10,000 workers across the industry, show that there are great … Read full-story
Thirty-five percent of African Americans who work in tech say they are satisfied with their career progress, the lowest rate among all ethnic groups, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The most and least satisfied workers The query, which had more than 1,000 respondents by the Aug. 22 reading, shows … Read full-story
Most people feel they still have a ways to go before they’re operating at their full potential at work. Indeed, 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%.” … Read full-story
It may seem like a no-brainer: leave your current job for another company that pays 20% more. But while most people would do it, 1 in 5 would not. Indeed, the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably shows us that some people, even when offered an extraordinary raise, see more potential in staying at their current company. The … Read full-story
They’re two of the biggest startup cities in the world, so it’s no surprise that Los Angeles and New York City are filled with people who want to be entrepreneurs. The coasts have the most Forty-six percent of tech workers in LA and 44% of tech workers in NYC say they plan to start a business in … Read full-story
It may be surprising to hear, but your company’s noble mission isn’t what keeps most people coming back everyday. It’s all about comfort Thirty-four percent of workers rated “comfort and familiarity” as the main reason they stay at their company, according to data by Comparably. The next most popular response was “compensation and benefits” (26%). … Read full-story
Fifty percent of workers in the tech industry say communication is the biggest opportunity for improvement for managers, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The second most popular response was “accountability” (20%), followed by “positivity” (14%), “honesty” (9%), and “work ethic” (7%). The data is derived from the responses of more than 10,000 … Read full-story
Fifty-four percent of workers in tech say they aren’t content with where they are in their careers, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The most and least satisfied workers Workers in administrative roles, customer support, and finance showed the highest rates of dissatisfaction. Only 17% of workers in administrative roles, 23% of … Read full-story
Most people feel they still have a ways to go before they’re operating at their full potential at work. Indeed, just 4% 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%.” … Read full-story
Career goals are important, but for nearly half of workers, the path forward is a bit murky. Fifty-three percent of men and 50 percent of women say they have clear goals and a career plan, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The latest reading, which is as of June 15, … Read full-story
Getting feedback from managers and coworkers is critical to boosting performance, yet for many people it’s not happening as often as it should. Indeed, 21% of workers say they never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The results are as of … Read full-story
Four out of every five tech workers would leave their current job for a 20% increase in salary, according to data from Comparably. It’s a telling figure, as it sheds light on at least one of the factors that goes into deciding on a job change. It’s also unsurprising on some level: 20% raises are … Read full-story
It may be surprising to hear, but your company’s noble mission isn’t what keeps most people coming back everyday. It’s all about comfort Thirty-four percent of workers rated “comfort and familiarity” as the main reason they stay at their company, according to data by Comparably. The next most popular response was “compensation and benefits” (26%). … Read full-story
Women in tech vs. women outside of tech More than half of women in tech feel they have been held back in their careers because of their gender, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. That’s a 20% higher rate than among women in jobs outside of tech, where 44% of women … Read full-story
Millennials have been painted as the quintessential job hoppers, but they’re hardly the only ones contemplating their next gig. Twenty-nine percent of all workers say they see themselves staying with their current employer for less than a year, according to a query of 10,000 workers on Comparably. The next most popular response was more than two years. “Less … Read full-story
This article originally appeared on Fortune. We’re not defined by our mistakes, but rather how we handle those mistakes and who we become in the process. Here’s the best game plan I can provide on how to bounce back after making a major mistake at work: Immediately take responsibility Don’t compound the situation by getting … Read full-story
