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
In today’s highly complex 24/7 business environment, the job of a CEO is more challenging than ever. No matter the industry, top executives are being asked to navigate through increasing competition, get ahead of rapidly advancing technology, and create a culture that delivers results. The list below highlights CEOs in Seattle that received the highest … 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
Writing a resume requires discipline. After all, one page isn’t very much when it comes to recapping your career. If you’re looking for a new job, it’s important to remember that a resume should act more like a highlight reel than a deep dive into you and your history. While you should design your resume however you … Read full-story
It’s here: Day 1 of your new job. Now what? The first few weeks at a new job can be some of the most daunting — on top of trying to figure out what your day-to-day responsibilities will be, you have to remember a slew of new names and figure out simple things, like where … Read full-story
Feel like you’ve hit a wall? You’re not alone. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average worker holds 10 different jobs before age 40. And in a recent survey by Comparably, where people were asked how long they can see themselves staying at their current company, the most popular answer was less than a year. Whether you’re … 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
You love your job, but you know you need to be earning more. So how do you do it? How do you ask your boss for a raise? It may seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are five basic tips to keep in mind: 1. Don’t spring the conversation on your manager. You … 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
There’s a tendency these days for people to refer to anyone under age 35 as a millennial, but that blanket term doesn’t tell the full story. Indeed, significant differences exist between those born in the earlier and later halves of the so-called millennial generation, commonly defined as the period between the early 1980s and mid-1990s. … Read full-story
In late June, Comparably will release its next set of local awards highlighting the best CEOs and companies in Los Angeles and Seattle. These lists are meant to showcase the leaders and businesses who are helping to drive positive culture change across companies large and small. Previous awards have been featured in USA Today, Business Insider, Forbes, and other publications. There is no submission … 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
Preparing for an interview is often a nerve-wracking experience. Aside from the practical things to contend with (i.e. – Is my resume printed? Who am I meeting with? What should I wear?), many people find themselves stressed and anxious about what they’ll be asked during the interview. (Anyone who’s ever interviewed for a job at Google, … 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
For many people, the idea of working in tech conjures up images of developers, engineers and web designers, but tech companies run on more than the power of their coders. Large or small, most tech companies offer a variety of jobs for people without a tech background. A quick look at various job sites shows … 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
Stress is the perpetual enemy of workers across America. Recent research by the American Psychological Association shows that while the public’s overall stress level hasn’t changed much over the last year, people are more likely to report feeling the effects of stress (i.e. – anxiety, anger and fatigue) this year than they were last year. … Read full-story
For today’s job seekers, work-life balance is the dream. Studies have shown that millennials value work-life balance more than all other job characteristics, though it’s not just millennials thinking this way – research has also shown that nearly half of all workers would forgo higher pay to gain more flexibility. Comparably asked users to share … Read full-story
There are any number of things that a person might change about their job. But what’s the top one? Comparably asked users what their number one priority would be if they were the boss. The data comes from the anonymous salary records of almost 26,000 Comparably users across the tech sector. Improve vision/strategy was the … Read full-story
People who work in the highest levels of their company tend to have the highest rates of saying they have a best friend at work, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 10,000 people across the tech industry responded to the query. Sixty-six percent of executives say they have … Read full-story
Political discussions have historically been an office no-no — and there may be good reason. Today, 1 in 3 people say their coworkers’ political views affect their working relationships, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 5,000 people across the tech industry responded to the query. The youngest are … Read full-story
Who wants to be an entrepreneur? It depends on where you live. People in Los Angeles, New York, Dallas and Houston showed the highest rates of wanting to start a new business in the next five years (44% or more), according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. People in Minneapolis (33%) and D.C. (35%) had the … Read full-story
