As 2020 perhaps thankfully comes to a close, the competition for seasonal roles at major retailers is expected to be fierce. The economy has hit many of us very hard this year, and the appeal of a few months working in retail during the holidays is even stronger for most US families than it is … Read full-story
As part of its continuing effort to become the most inclusive company in software, low-code application development company Quick Base has hired Andrea Forsht in the role of Director, Diversity, Inclusion, and Social Impact. It is Forsht’s charge to lead all diversity and inclusion initiatives and partner with leaders to develop an action plan for … Read full-story
In Conversation with Nancy Harris, EVP, Sage North America. So many great companies often get lost in the shadows of the Googles, Apples, and Facebooks in the tech industry. Many don’t survive or are gobbled up over time. The Sage Group (LON: SGE) has a different story. Founded in 1981 in the UK, it’s one of the … Read full-story
Helping to encourage employees to vote, and making sure they get the time off to do so, is a fantastic and mutually beneficial form of corporate engagement that shows a commitment to the underlying facets of our shared citizenship in a democracy. But it can be a tricky ideal for a corporate entity to … Read full-story
An Interview with Medela EVP, Americas, Melissa Gonzales We spoke to Melissa Gonzales, executive vice president for the Americas at Medela, about how the company’s focus on supporting breastfeeding families is innately linked to its concern for the well-being of its own employees. The culture at Medela is built on the desire to amplify compassion … Read full-story
The tumult of 2020 has put many company cultures across the land to the test. How can a company culture – fostered by the daily camaraderie of a buzzing office – survive when the employees are forced to reconfigure into a remote workforce? The Lexington, Massachusetts-based IT security company Imprivata’s agile transition into a remote … Read full-story
It’s certainly no secret that perks and benefits are a major attraction for discerning job seekers. Top talent knows the sky is the limit as far as the modern menu of potential extras that come along with monetary compensation, and their job search can also involve window shopping for the best spread of perks and … Read full-story
The COVID-19 pandemic has played havoc with economies all over the world, sending markets into crisis and many workers into joblessness. But businesses exist, in a sense, to succeed financially by solving the needs of clients. And in the case of an emergency like a global pandemic where millions were forced to shelter at home … Read full-story
Comparably co-founder/CEO Jason Nazar’s ongoing series in partnership with Entrepreneur, If I Knew Then: Leadership Lessons, hosts virtual fireside chats with high-profile CEOs of major brands from Indeed and Blue Apron to Waze and Warby Parker. During these warm and lively sit-downs, Nazar asks these prodigious leaders to share invaluable lessons and practical career advice learned during … Read full-story
Remote work was a growing option for companies before 2020’s pandemic crisis. It existed in theory and practice – at least partially – to address the growing understanding of the value of flexibility and a well-calibrated work-life balance to both companies and employees in the modern business world. Flash-forward to the threat of COVID making itself known … Read full-story
By Keith Sims I have spent the last 22 years of my life getting to know and supporting the careers and development of the teams that deliver enterprise applications across the Fortune 1000 in North America. I am an avid reader of books, articles, white papers, blogs, even press releases. While there are plenty of … Read full-story
The very idea of how a company can support its employees with appreciation programs has evolved rapidly during 2020, as months of generalized COVID lockdown and social distancing guidelines begin to close in on an uncertain holiday season. Now, with more companies driven to remote workforces by the pandemic crisis, the lines between home and work … Read full-story
Artificial Intelligence in business development is an area seeing disruption thanks to mass adoption of this technology. This industry is expected to see massive growth beyond the pandemic which is why the first tech IPO of the COVID era was one of the most-talked about of the year. With a stock price that soared over 60% above expectations … Read full-story
Comparably just released its set of annual awards highlighting the best companies, including its annual Best Perks & Benefits, Best Compensation, Happiest Employees, and Best Work-Life Balance honors. These lists showcase the companies that are keeping their employees satisfied across businesses large and small. Check out our full coverage of each category here: Best Compensation 2020 Best Work-Life Balance 2020 Best Perks & Benefits 2020 Happiest … Read full-story
This December, Comparably will reveal our next set of Best Places to Work Awards. Our end-of-year awards will recognize the best of the best in 2020: Best Places to Work, Best CEOs, Best Companies for Women, and Best Companies for Diversity. There is no submission process or fee associated with inclusion. To qualify, companies must have a minimum … Read full-story
These are the Top 100 highest-rated companies with the Best Perks & Benefits in 2020, according to anonymous employee feedback on Comparably.com to a variety of questions regarding perks and benefits. It is worth noting that when asked if they were satisfied with their benefits, 88% of employees from top-ranked large companies and 92% from … Read full-story
These are the Top 100 highest-rated companies for Best Compensation in 2020, according to anonymous employee feedback on Comparably.com to a variety of questions regarding the topic. This distinction is segmented into two lists: Large companies (more than 500 employees) and Small/Mid-Size companies (500 employees or fewer). Methodology is outlined below the lists. To see … Read full-story
These are the Top 100 highest-rated companies with the Happiest Employees, according to anonymous employee feedback on Comparably.com. This distinction is segmented into two lists: Top 50 Large companies (more than 500 employees) and Top 50 Small/Mid-Size companies (500 employees or fewer). Methodology is outlined below the lists. To see the list of Happiest Employees in 2019, click … Read full-story
These are the Top 100 highest-rated companies for Work-Life Balance in 2020, according to anonymous employee feedback on Comparably.com to a variety of questions regarding the topic. It is worth noting that when asked if they were satisfied with their work-life balance, an average of 83% of employees from the top-ranked large companies and 91% … Read full-story
Diversity & Inclusion initiatives are on everyone’s mind in 2020. Among the year’s other historic challenges to our society, the final gauntlet has seemingly been thrown down in terms of unfair practices based on racist and sexist principles that have no place in a world surging forward twenty years into the 21st century. The workplace … Read full-story
Cherwell Software will hold its popular service management conference, Clear, virtually this year, and the company is making sure that every potential advantage of holding a major conference in the digital format is investigated. They are committed to ensuring that Clear 2020 Virtual is a unique on-line experience for both new attendees and the event’s … Read full-story
Thanks to a new series Comparably has in partnership with Entrepreneur, entitled “If I Knew Then: Leadership Lessons,” Comparably CEO & Co-founder Jason Nazar has the regular privilege of hosting virtual fireside chats with high-profile CEOs of major brands from Indeed and Blue Apron to Waze and the Dallas Mavericks. During these friendly sit-downs, Nazar asks these incredible leaders … Read full-story
“Product Marketing at Dynatrace represents the promise of what the role is supposed to be. And it’s not for the faint of heart,” says Logan Franey, about to celebrate the end of his first year as Sr. Product Marketing Manager for the company. “Our product management and engineering teams in Europe are the brightest minds … Read full-story
This is a disconcerting, downright scary time for just about everyone. It’s not a time for taking advantage of each other. Good bosses aren’t going to be pushing harder than they need to, and good employees aren’t going to be doing less work than they ought to simply because nobody is keeping tabs. We’re in … Read full-story
“It’s great to be part of a company that’s not just growing but also trusts and invests in me and helps me recognize what I am capable of and what I could do better as a leader,” says Amy Andersen, VP of Operations for Verisys, a leading provider of comprehensive health care data. In the … Read full-story
WHAT IS EMPLOYEE-GENERATED VIDEO? The consumption of short video testimonials was on the rise on social media long before we settled into this post-pandemic “new normal,” where we’ve ended up leaning on video for most communications with our extended families and co-workers. In the world of social media, visual posts outperform text-based posts by a factor … Read full-story
As part of a new series Comparably has in partnership with Entrepreneur, entitled “If I Knew Then: Leadership Lessons,” Comparably CEO & Co-founder Jason Nazar has the privilege of hosting virtual fireside chats with high-profile CEOs of major brands, from Waze and Blue Apron to NerdWallet and the Dallas Mavericks. During the one-hour sit-downs, these incredible leaders share … Read full-story
In a recent report of Hired’s 2020 State Of Software Engineers, 60% of engineers surveyed want to use their coding skills to solve serious global problems — from global warming to unemployment to education. So it’s no surprise that talented developers are looking to make moves from digital and social media, finance, and big tech … Read full-story
Talent is the lifeblood of a thriving company, and the leaders who have the opportunity to put together a team of the brightest lights from all around the world are in a position to make a major impact and contribution to the success of a company. People Leaders have huge jobs in managing both new, … Read full-story
The San Francisco-based SaaS startup KeepTruckin is in a great place right now, a “sweet spot” according to Kelly González, the company’s Director of Diversity and Employee Experience. “We are in a unique phase of the business. We have a solid foundation where our processes are documented and efficient, so we’re not trying to figure … Read full-story
