About a third of people think they could do a better job if they were to be in their manager’s shoes, according to data from Comparably. People in legal tend to feel this way most From a department perspective,workers in legal and business development were more likely than any other group to feel this way … Read full-story
Four out of every five tech workers would leave their current job for a 20% increase in salary, according to data from Comparably. It’s a telling figure, as it sheds light on at least one of the factors that goes into deciding on a job change. It’s also unsurprising on some level: 20% raises are … Read full-story
It may be surprising to hear, but your company’s noble mission isn’t what keeps most people coming back everyday. It’s all about comfort Thirty-four percent of workers rated “comfort and familiarity” as the main reason they stay at their company, according to data by Comparably. The next most popular response was “compensation and benefits” (26%). … Read full-story
It may feel like most people are bored with their jobs, but that’s hardly the case. “5% or less” was the most popular response When asked what percent of the time they find themselves bored at work, 32% of people chose “5% or less,” according to data by Comparably. The youngest admitted to being bored … Read full-story
One in two African Americans say they have been subject to racism in the workplace, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. Tech vs. Non-tech Fifty-two percent of African Americans in the tech industry and 54% of African Americans in industries outside of tech responded “yes” when asked if they’d ever … Read full-story
A new snapshot of workers in tech shows that women are less likely than men to negotiate for a higher salary. Forty-five percent of women said they had negotiated their current salary compared to 54% of men, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. More than 10,000 people responded to the … Read full-story
Women in tech vs. women outside of tech More than half of women in tech feel they have been held back in their careers because of their gender, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. That’s a 20% higher rate than among women in jobs outside of tech, where 44% of women … Read full-story
Free meals are nice, but when it comes to benefits, vacation time and 401(k) contributions are king. Nearly one in three people ranked vacation policy as the most important benefit outside of healthcare, according to data by Comparably. Workers in the tech industry ranked flex time as equally important, followed next by 401(k) contribution. Workers … Read full-story
It may feel like the average person these days changes jobs with every new moon, but that’s hardly the case. About three-quarters of workers have had only one or two full-time jobs in the last five years, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. That’s in line with national averages: according … Read full-story
Hypothetically, if you were to quit your job tomorrow, what would your reason be? For 46% of workers, the number one answer is being “underpaid or unappreciated,” according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. Indeed, that response was the most popular among people of all ages (18 to 66), genders, ethnicities, … Read full-story
More than half of workers say they have a close friend at work, and those in human resources lead the pack, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. Sixty-one percent of workers in human resources reported having a work BFF, a quality that has been scientifically linked to better productivity and performance. … Read full-story
It’s still taboo for people to reveal how much they earn, though millennials are more open to it than most. More than 30% of workers aged 18 to 30 said they were “somewhat” or “very” likely to share their salary with their coworkers, according to the latest reading of an online query by Comparably. Only 12% of … Read full-story
Portland, Ore., is home to great beer, delicious coffee and bike-friendly roadways, but it’s also home to some of the most burnt out workers in tech. The eco-friendly city, whose burgeoning roster of tech companies has earned it the nickname of the Silicon Forest, ranked No. 1 for employee burnout according to data compiled by … Read full-story
Here’s something that may surprise you: people tend to be more devoted to their colleagues than their higher ups. Nearly 40% of workers in the tech industry say their loyalty rests with their coworkers, first and foremost, according to data from Comparably. The next most popular response was “boss or manager,” with 26% of the … 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. Indeed, 42% of workers in technology ranked “unclear goals” as their main stressor, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query … Read full-story
Company culture doesn’t just happen. It starts at the top. That’s why bad bosses are such a bummer. In failing to set clear goals, playing favorites, or being passive-aggressive, they’re dismantling the very thing they should be building. And no one benefits from an environment like that, though plenty of people deal with it every … Read full-story
Millennials have been painted as the quintessential job hoppers, but they’re hardly the only ones contemplating their next gig. Twenty-nine percent of all workers say they see themselves staying with their current employer for less than a year, according to a query of 10,000 workers on Comparably. The next most popular response was more than two years. “Less … Read full-story
The most important thing about work is that it allows you to have a life outside of work. That’s according to the latest reading of an ongoing query from Comparably, which asked more than 5,000 workers in tech what they consider to be most important in a job, not including salary. Work-life balance takes the cake Work-life … Read full-story
People who work in tech claim to be saving at a higher rate than the national average. Savings: Tech workers vs. everyone else Just over 50% of tech workers say they save at least 10% of their paycheck each month, with most of them saving 20% or more, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. … Read full-story
This article originally appeared on Fortune. I’ve hired hundreds of tech employees, and recently started Comparably to make workplace compensation and culture more transparent. Most private tech companies offer equity as part of team members’ compensation package, but employees rarely understand the value and most important aspects of this arrangement. Stock compensation is complex, and there are … Read full-story
Twenty-seven percent of women employed at technology companies say they have been sexually harassed at work, according to data compiled by Comparably. That’s only slightly higher than at non-tech companies, where 24% of women say they have been sexually harassed. The results, culled from more than 10,000 workers who responded to an ongoing query on Comparably, … Read full-story
This article originally appeared on Fortune. We’re not defined by our mistakes, but rather how we handle those mistakes and who we become in the process. Here’s the best game plan I can provide on how to bounce back after making a major mistake at work: Immediately take responsibility Don’t compound the situation by getting … Read full-story
This article was originally published by Inc. Company culture is people. The culture of any company is defined by the values and intentions of its employees. Nothing is more important than hiring great people. But what can we do once the team is in place to make the culture as great as possible? And what practices … Read full-story
Today is Equal Pay Day 2017. And as part of our mission to Make Work Transparent & Rewarding, we’re releasing the study below on how Tech salaries break out across gender and ethnic lines in the major tech hubs across the US. The following study was comprised from over 50,000+ salary records consisting of 150+ most popular … Read full-story
If you were to quit your job tomorrow, what would be the reason? For nearly 40% of people, feeling underpaid or unappreciated would be it, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The query garnered nearly 33,000 responses from employees across the tech world. The value of feeling appreciated Feeling underpaid or unappreciated … Read full-story
What makes for great company cultures? On our Company Pages on Comparably we break down company culture into 5 key areas: Leadership, Compensation, Team, Environment, Sentiment. We’ve had thousands of employees at top Tech companies rate their work experience anonymously on Comparably. We focus on structured data that can be used to help drive valuable insights … Read full-story
Underpaid? If you’re looking for a raise, or just want to make sure you’re paid fairly, negotiate your salary like a boss with Comparably, an invaluable resource for your career. Comparably makes workplace compensation and culture dramatically more transparent with the most comprehensive data in the industry. It offers accurate salaries, equity, and work culture statistics … Read full-story
More than 12,500 employees in Tech were asked if they were excited to go to work. The data was segmented by Gender, Ethnicity, Department, Education Level, City, and Job Title. Men were more excited to go to work than females by 7%. Hispanics or Latinos were the most excited about going to work, while African … Read full-story
More than 1000 employees working in tech were surveyed to see if they have been promoted in the past five years. The data was segmented by Gender, Ethnicity, Department, Age, Education, and Location. Asian or Pacific Islanders were the most promoted Ethnicity, while African Americans were the least. Among a list of departments, 76 percent … Read full-story
More than 1,500 Design employees working in Tech were surveyed to find how their compensation was segmented based on their Gender, Job Title, Ethnicity, and City. The results showed that female Designers made 12 percent more than male designers. However, male Art Directors made 23 percent more than female. In terms of Ethnicity, Asian or … Read full-story
