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
It may be getting easier to discover what you should be earning through sites such as Comparably, but chatting directly with your coworkers about what you earn is still an unpopular move. Fifty-two percent of people say they’re “not likely” or “would never” share their salary with coworkers, according to the latest reading of an … Read full-story
Fifty-four percent of women in legal roles say they are satisfied with their work-life balance, the lowest of any department. That’s according to the latest reading of an ongoing survey by Comparably of 30,000 people in jobs across the tech sector. Up close by department After women in legal, the lowest rates were among men and women … Read full-story
Asking for a raise can be uncomfortable for anyone, though women appear to struggle with it more than men. Fifty-five percent of women say they feel confident asking their boss for a raise, compared with 63% of men, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 10,000 people responded to the … 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
If there’s one statistic that paints a picture of the lack of women in leadership positions, consider this: the percentage of women sitting on the boards of Fortune 500 companies has more than doubled since 1995, but still hovers at only 20%. Indeed, people of all ages say there aren’t enough women in leadership, according to … 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
When asked to rank the benefit most important to them after health care, most people ranked vacation policy and flex time at the top, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 10,000 employees across the technology industry participated in the study. Vacation and flex time at the top Thirty-one percent … Read full-story
According to employees, managers really need to brush up on their communication skills. Forty-eight percent of people say their managers need to improve their communication. The next most popular response was accountability (20%), positivity (15%), honesty (9%) and work ethic (8%). This is according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably of more than … Read full-story
Forty-eight percent of people say they hang out with coworkers “once a quarter” or “never,” with sales people being the most sociable and people in finance being the least, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. People don’t socialize with their coworkers as often as you might assume. Twenty-six percent of people … Read full-story
Stocks have been up and down, but most people still are feeling pretty positive about the health of their company. The latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably shows that 59% of people say their business outlook is either “fantastic” or “good” for 2018. Another 24% say their future outlook is “average,” while 17% say their outlook is “poor” (11%) … Read full-story
The Time’s Up movement has raised more than $21 million so far to assist sexual harassment victims with legal support. But its implications will likely go further than its financial reach: 64% of people say the movement will have a positive effect on the workplace. Women have more faith in #TimesUp than men Sixty-nine percent of … Read full-story
It’s one of the long-held rules in workplace etiquette: keep your political views out of work conversations. But at a time when the news cycle is fast and furious, when our social media feeds are crammed with articles and rants and memes about the news of the day, it may be harder to hold your tongue. … 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
Tech jobs – and salaries – are on the rise. With demand for tech talent surging in areas such as AI and virtual reality, the median annual wage for computer and IT jobs is about $83,000 while the median household income is $59,000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Hoping to get a sense … 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
How often do you lie to the boss? According to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably, 71% of workers say they never lie to their bosses; 10% say they lied “once ever”; 10% say they lie “once a quarter”; 5% say they lie “once a month” and 4% say they lie “once a … Read full-story
When asked to choose the most important set of company values, most employees chose “transparency and integrity,” according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. Thirty-seven percent of people chose “transparency and integrity,” followed next by “teamwork and winning” (24%). “Fun and passion” came in at No. 3 (18%), followed by “speed and innovation” … Read full-story
In today’s world, social media is more than a productivity killer: it’s perhaps the most influential communication medium we have. The responsibility of companies such as Facebook, Google and Twitter has been a subject of national dialogue, particularly these last few months on the backdrop of the Russia election investigation and ongoing privacy concerns. Aiming … 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
At a time when companies are being forced to navigate increasing competition and a rapidly advancing tech scene, many are still choosing to focus on culture. Indeed, 60% of people say their employer is actively trying to improve company culture, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 1,000 people, predominantly in tech, … Read full-story
Fifty-nine percent of people who work at tech companies say their CEOs are either “good” or “excellent” when it comes to driving business results, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 5,000 workers across the tech industry participated in the query. Twenty-four percent of workers said their CEO was … Read full-story
The #MeToo and Time’s Up movements are gaining steam, bringing fresh attention to age-old issues surrounding compensation and fair treatment in the workplace. Last week, a pair of anonymous Google docs began making the rounds, encouraging TV writers, actors and assistants to share how much money they earn on their various projects. While compensation is … Read full-story
With a New Year comes new goals. For many people, those goals involve brushing up on skills that will prime them for greater personal and professional success in the year ahead. In that spirit, Comparably analyzed tens of thousands of employee reviews to determine which skills are most prized by employees and employers right now. … Read full-story
Twenty-one percent of workers across the tech industry say their company has suffered a major data breach of user information, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The results show that workers 18 to 25 have the highest rates of saying their company has had a major data breach (29%), while workers over 45 … Read full-story
Five years ago, job candidates used to say benefits were the number one thing that attracted them to a job, according to recent research. Today, the most important thing is culture. In a similar vein, just 57% of people say benefits play a part in their staying at a company, according to the latest reading of … Read full-story
Thirty-three percent of employees 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 “HR strategies.” … 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 responded. The retirement … Read full-story
At a time when the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements have put gender squarely in the national conversation, it’s refreshing to know that there seems to be an even split between those who say they prefer working with men and those who say they prefer working with women. Men vs. women Fifty-one percent of men and … Read full-story
In an ideal world, your manager should be someone you admire — someone who shows you the best way to juggle multiple responsibilities, achieve goals, and manage a team. But according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably, nearly 40% of people say they think they’d do better at their boss’s job than … Read full-story
