Verbal abuse is a more serious problem in the workplace than you might think. Twenty-four percent of women and 19% of men say they have been verbally abused or severely harassed in a non-sexual way by their boss, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The data comes from the responses of … 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
In a world where AI, cloud computing, and the Internet of Things are shaping the job landscape of the future, technology expertise is a hot commodity. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, computer and IT jobs are expected to grow at an above-average 12% from 2014 to 2024. Developers and computer systems analysts … Read full-story
With the average American saving less than 5% of their disposable income each month, it’s quite the feat to be saving 10% or more. And yet 41% of workers across the tech world say they save at least 10% of their paychecks each month, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. … 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
Employees tend to stick with employers who invest in their career growth, seek out opportunities for their professional development, and push them to the next level. Unfortunately, that’s not happening often enough. Forty-five percent of people across all industries say their employer is invested in their career growth, according to the latest reading of an … Read full-story
Imagine you had your boss’s job. What’s the first thing you’d do: Create an entirely new and improved product? Give everyone a raise? A Comparably query of more than 10,000 employees across the tech industry reveals the number 1 answer is improve “vision and strategy” (33%). Room for improvement After “vision and strategy,” the next most popular response … Read full-story
From cloud computing to self-driving cars to artificial intelligence, technology is moving fast and tech jobs are following suit: computer and IT employment is projected to jump by a better-than-average 12% through 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. With demand for tech talent surging, the median annual wage for computer and IT jobs … 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 … Read full-story
The robots are coming — and it’s the youngest generation who’s most certain that their jobs are at stake. Thirty-two percent of tech workers aged 18 to 25 say they think their job could be replaced by a robot in the next 10 years, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. That’s the … Read full-story
A marketing company in Japan made headlines this week with an employee incentive that grants non-smokers six extra paid vacation days a year. The move, prompted by employee complaints that smokers at the company worked fewer hours because of cigarette breaks, is an extension of the sort of wellness incentives many organizations have adopted, but goes a step further … Read full-story
The percentage of men who have seen their pay jump 100% over the last seven years is more than double that of women, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The breakdown Twenty-three percent of men say they have seen their compensation grow by 100% over the last seven years compared to … Read full-story
Discussing your personal political views at work is a risk, and for good reason: more than a third of employees age 25 or younger say their coworkers’ political beliefs impact their working relationships, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. Forming an opinion Thirty-six percent of all workers 18 to 25 say the … 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 … Read full-story
America may have a stress problem. While overall stress levels have declined over the last decade, a recent survey by the American Psychological Association shows some troubling trends: 3 in 10 Americans say their stress has increased in the past year and 20% of people reported experiencing levels of extreme stress. Money, work, and the … Read full-story
Perks and benefits can sweeten any offer, but compensation is often a make-or-break deal. Hoping to shed light on how people make decisions about pay, Comparably asked workers across the technology industry to reveal their experience and expectations when it comes to salary, raises, and bonuses. The data, which comes from thousands of employees at small, mid-size, … Read full-story
The average worker expects a 3% raise each year, and that’s what they typically get. But not all jobs are created equal – in fact, some workers in tech are averaging surprising gains. Using its extensive database of salary records, Comparably found out which tech job titles garner the biggest jumps in salary over time. … Read full-story
Culture starts at the top — for better or for worse. In a survey of more than 5,000 employees across the tech industry, 3 in 10 said their boss actually hurts company culture. The latest data comes from an Oct. 20 reading of an ongoing query by Comparably and dovetails with another report about how most … Read full-story
Women may make up half of the work force, but nearly half of them feel gender has held them back at work. Indeed, 43% of women in all industries say their gender has held them back in their careers, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The rate is higher in … Read full-story
Recent revelations about Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein’s history of sexual assault have ignited meaningful discussions about the prevalence of sexual harassment is in the workplace. All over the country, women are posting under the hashtag #MeToo, sharing personal stories about their experiences as victims of sexual mistreatment. Unfortunately, they have much to share: according to data … Read full-story
Politics have always been a touchy subject in the workplace, but with recent tragic news events igniting fierce debates about everything from race relations and sexual harassment to global warming to gun control, they can’t really be ignored. Using its extensive database of employee reviews, Comparably sought to find out how workers have been directly … Read full-story
Getting a bunch of smart, motivated people into a room should be an inspiring experience. Too often, it’s not. New data from Comparably shows that 38% of workers say meetings are just “average.” The data, which comes from an Oct. 16 reading of an ongoing query of more than 5,000 workers in the technology industry, … 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 … Read full-story
The relationship workers have with their managers is one of the most important factors in employee retention. The role that managers play in shaping company culture is just as important. Ahead of National Boss’s Day on Oct. 16, Comparably took an in-depth look at how employees across the technology sector view their bosses. The data, … Read full-story
A person’s satisfaction with their career generally decreases over time, bottoming out around age 51, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. Satisfaction and age are inversely related Workers 18 to 30 had the most positive view of their career progress, though still somewhat dismal: just 50% say they are happy … Read full-story
It may seem like everyone has something to say about their terrible, horrible, no good, very bad boss, but nearly three-quarters of tech workers actually feel their bosses care about them as people, according to data compiled by Comparably. The results are from an ongoing query of more than 10,000 workers across the technology industry. Admin and legal aren’t feeling the … Read full-story
Workers in executive roles, business development and HR tend to be most positive about where they work, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 1,000 workers across the technology industry responded to the query. A department snapshot Eighty-eight percent of workers in the executive department, 86% of workers in business … Read full-story
Employees at Facebook‘s Menlo Park campus are outspoken about how much they hate their commutes. But they’re not the only ones suffering. Nearly half of workers have a 30-minute+ commute Forty-four percent of workers say their commute is at least 30 minutes long, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The … Read full-story
Being asked to take a salary cut in order to keep your job is a scenario no one wants to be in. Luckily, just 16% percent of workers in tech say they’ve ever had this experience, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. It depends on department Whether or not a person has ever been … Read full-story
Women have made great strides in the workplace over the last several decades: they now make up 6.4% of Fortune 500 CEOs, the highest percentage ever recorded in the history of the Fortune 500. But there’s still a long way to go. In an effort to shed light on perceptions and experiences related to female … Read full-story
