All over the country, the Time’s Up and Me Too movements are spurring tough conversations about women’s treatment in the workplace. But will there be real progress? When asked that very question, 69% of women and 53% of men said yes, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 500 people across … 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. The clarity gap 42% of workers say having unclear goals is their top source of stress. The second-most popular responses were “commute” and … Read full-story
About a third of people say their boss has a negative impact on company culture, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The results come from more than 5,000 employees across the technology industry. Women vs. men Overall, women were slightly more likely than men to say their bosses hurt company … Read full-story
From Adobe and Amazon to Netflix and Twitter, tech companies are paving the way for generous parental leave policies. And right now, about 67% of men and 62% of women in the tech industry claim to have paid maternity and paternity leave, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. Those numbers are … Read full-story
When asked to choose what’s most important to them besides work, people aged 18 to 35 rank career advancement opportunities and work-life balance at the top: 32% say career advancement and 34% say work-life balance. More than 10,000 people, predominantly in the tech sector, responded to the ongoing query by Comparably. Among millennials, older millennials … Read full-story
People in administrative roles and customer support say having fun at work is paramount to the company’s success, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. Indeed, when asked to rate the importance of fun, workers in these departments were the only ones who chose “extremely important” more often than “important.” The top … 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
Thirty-five percent millennials aged 18 to 35 say they plan to start their own company in the next five years, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. While most of them won’t actually do so (young people aged 20-34 have been shown to have the lowest rates of starting new businesses, according … Read full-story
There’s no question as to the tremendous positive impact that technology continues to play in today’s fast-paced, 24/7 connected world. But while technology has led to many efficiencies and advances, it has also led to vulnerabilities. In recent years, cybercrime has resulted in several highly damaging data breaches; social media has become a playground for … Read full-story
It goes without saying that workers in marketing and communications use social media a lot during the work day. But what about everyone else? According to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably, people in sales and business development are the heaviest users of social media during the work day. The results excluded … Read full-story
Women appear to be struggling more than men with their work-life balance, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 10,000 people across the technology industry responded to the query. How it breaks down Sixty-three percent of women say they are satisfied with their work-life balance, according to the data. … Read full-story
Millennials have a reputation for job hopping — and certainly they do it more than previous generations, though not as much as you might think. Thirty-one percent of workers aged 18 to 35 say they can see themselves leaving their job within a year, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. That’s … Read full-story
How much would it take to lure you away from your job? For 3 out of 4 of workers, a 20% pay increase would do the job. The data comes from the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably of more than 10,000 workers in tech. No difference between responses of men and women Men … Read full-story
Being proud to work for a company is a positive indicator of employee retention. And even during this age, when job-hopping is more prevalent than it once was, 76% percent of workers in tech say they are proud to work at their company, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More … 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
Whether it’s getting a promotion or moving into a new industry, New Year’s resolutions often have to do with career. And yet, just half of people say they have clear goals and a plan for their career. Fifty-three percent of employees say they have clear goals and a plan for their career, according to the latest … 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-six percent of women say they have a close friend at work compared to 51% of men, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by more than 10,000 people employed at tech companies across the U.S. Having close friendships at work is important: research has shown that it is a predictor of employee engagement and … Read full-story
Company culture is more than just a buzzword — it’s a major priority for many businesses. Sixty percent 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, responded to the query. From a city … Read full-story
Forty-three percent of people say the overall business climate will be “good” in 2018 and 26% say it will be “amazing,” according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 500 workers across all industries responded to the query. Breaking it down Overall, 69% of people had an optimistic view of business … Read full-story
Signing bonus? What signing bonus? Seventy-one percent of workers in tech were not given a signing bonus when they joined their current employer, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 10,000 people from across the tech industry responded to the query. An overwhelming majority While most people did not … Read full-story
For nearly half of workers, a 30-plus minute commute is the norm. About 44% of people say they commute at least a half hour each day, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 10,000 employees across the tech industry responded to the query. The full breakdown While commutes are … 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
One of the factors that most influences employee retention is the relationship people have with their boss. In an encouraging sign, 73% of tech employees say they feel their managers see them as people, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query on Comparably. More than 10,000 workers across the technology industry participated in the query. Admin and … Read full-story
It doesn’t matter how old you are — in the workplace, it’s likely that you’ll have more loyalty to your coworkers than anyone else, even your boss and direct reports. Indeed, when asked to rate who they felt most loyal to at work, 37% of people said their coworkers, making it the No. 1 answer. … Read full-story
When asked to pick the skill they see as most important in a job candidate, most people said either “integrity” or “work ethic,” according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably.com of more than 500 workers across the tech sector. Thirty-two percent of people chose integrity while 27% chose work ethic. The qualities … Read full-story
People who work in product, customer support, and IT say they don’t receive as much recognition for their accomplishments as people in other departments, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 1,000 workers across the technology industry participated in the query. Departments at glance People in executive roles at tech companies … Read full-story
The list below recognizes companies that foster the best team experiences (i.e. – how well coworkers interact, the effectiveness of meetings, etc.), according to employee reviews on Comparably.com as of Nov. 17, 2017. This list is part of Comparably’s Best Places to Work 2017 series. The locations listed represent the closest metropolitan areas to company headquarters. The results: Best Team Cultures (Large … Read full-story
The list below showcases companies that received the highest ratings for their leadership, according to employee reviews on Comparably.com as of Nov. 17, 2017. This list is part of Comparably’s Best Places to Work 2017 series. The locations listed represent the closest metropolitan areas to company headquarters. They are: Best Company Leaders (Large Companies) (listed alphabetically) Accenture, New York, NY Alorica, … Read full-story
Perks and benefits have always been important, though the Googles and Facebooks of the world have taken their importance to the next level. Companies large and small now strive to offer employees dynamic benefits packages that include unlimited vacation time, generous maternity and paternity leave, and an ever-growing suite of perks such as free gym … Read full-story
