We all lead multiple lives, and every once in a while we get the feeling that its time to start another new one. Unhappiness and dissatisfaction can start as just at tickle, a feeling that you’ve been sold a bad bill of goods. But if the ambiguous feelings are rooted in a real problem, they’re … Read full-story
Workplace culture is such a common concept now in the United States that it can still be bewildering when a workplace goes toxic. Everyone knows the kinds of things that need to happen to keep a happy, productive workforce on their toes, so why would any company fail to supply that groundwork? The answer seems … Read full-story
Among the things employees like to try to glean from an interview with a new company is how healthy that company’s culture is. It’s not an easy thing to determine by spending half an hour in an office, nor is it the kind of thing you necessarily can take a hiring manager’s word for. Who … Read full-story
Feeling challenged at work can mean different things to different people. It implies that the job you have is hard, and that sometimes you need to be performing right up against the limits of your current capabilities. But it also implies that company or department leadership feels that the challenge is one you can meet, … Read full-story
Increasingly, issues of gender and diversity are central to discussion of the modern workplace, and U.S. companies are expected more and more to present a fair workplace full of workers of both genders as well as members of diverse ethnic groups. But there’s still a large element of taboo to the practice of open discussion … Read full-story
While we’d all like to work in offices that buzz along happily and harmoniously all during the workday, the truth is it takes a special mix of managers, employees, and policies to forge an office with a truly great, nourishing atmosphere. We asked employees to anonymously answer the question, “Does your current company have a … Read full-story
Advancement and professional development are the name of the game when it comes to career progression. Few of us feel satisfied if we stay in the same position at the same company for too many years. We can get to feel like we’ve been passed over, or that we’re underachieving. However, this kind of creeping … Read full-story
Everyone has a friend ask them once in a while to help them find a good job… but not everyone is willing to recommend that their friend look for a job in their work department at their company. Whether this because we think our friends are too good for our workplaces or that we think our workplaces … Read full-story
The very word “etiquette” seems outdated, calling to mind advice columns from 75-year-old newspapers and archaic rules about what color socks you’re allowed to wear after midnight. But some of these rules are simply common sense, and they bear repeating. So here are 12 workplace etiquette rules that still hold water. 1.) Be There on Time–It’s … Read full-story
Diversity is more than just a corporate buzzword. In recent years, some of the world’s most revered companies have made real commitments to improving diversity and inclusion, with tech giants such as Google, Facebook and eBay going so far as to publish diversity figures that highlight how far they’ve come and how far they still … Read full-story
It’s not always easy to get a crystal-clear snapshot of company culture. Through its new company pages, Comparably is doing just that. Comparably used thousands of employee ratings to compile the data below. Check out how some of the largest U.S. tech companies rank according to culture, gender, diversity, and eNPS (Employee Net Promoter Score) as … 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
It may feel like most people are bored with their jobs, but that’s hardly the case. “5% or less” was the most popular response When asked what percent of the time they find themselves bored at work, 32% of people chose “5% or less,” according to data by Comparably. The youngest admitted to being bored … Read full-story
One in two African Americans say they have been subject to racism in the workplace, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. Tech vs. Non-tech Fifty-two percent of African Americans in the tech industry and 54% of African Americans in industries outside of tech responded “yes” when asked if they’d ever … Read full-story
Free meals are nice, but when it comes to benefits, vacation time and 401(k) contributions are king. Nearly one in three people ranked vacation policy as the most important benefit outside of healthcare, according to data by Comparably. Workers in the tech industry ranked flex time as equally important, followed next by 401(k) contribution. Workers … Read full-story
It may feel like the average person these days changes jobs with every new moon, but that’s hardly the case. About three-quarters of workers have had only one or two full-time jobs in the last five years, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. That’s in line with national averages: according … Read full-story
More than half of workers say they have a close friend at work, and those in human resources lead the pack, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. Sixty-one percent of workers in human resources reported having a work BFF, a quality that has been scientifically linked to better productivity and performance. … Read full-story
It’s still taboo for people to reveal how much they earn, though millennials are more open to it than most. More than 30% of workers aged 18 to 30 said they were “somewhat” or “very” likely to share their salary with their coworkers, according to the latest reading of an online query by Comparably. Only 12% of … Read full-story
Portland, Ore., is home to great beer, delicious coffee and bike-friendly roadways, but it’s also home to some of the most burnt out workers in tech. The eco-friendly city, whose burgeoning roster of tech companies has earned it the nickname of the Silicon Forest, ranked No. 1 for employee burnout according to data compiled by … 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. Indeed, 42% of workers in technology ranked “unclear goals” as their main stressor, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query … 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
