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U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping consumers, business leaders and policy officials make important decisions in their lives. We use world-class data and technology to publish independent reporting, rankings, journalism and advice that has earned the trust of our readers and users for nearly 90 years. Our platforms on usnews.com include Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News and 360 Reviews. read more

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TOTAL RATINGS: 224

CEO: Bill Holiber

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Joining U.S. News & World Report - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Washington, DC about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Washington, DC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

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Yes	0%
No	0%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	0%
Prepared	0%
Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	0%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at U.S. News & World Report are rated a D. At U.S. News & World Report most employees said they received feedback once a year or once a quarter. Learn More about your managers at U.S. News & World Report.

Answer	Percent
Every week	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	33%
Once a year	34%
Never	33%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 51% of men and 42% of women on Comparably said they negotiated their salaries. On average, U.S. News & World Report employees earn $79,451. U.S. News & World Report ranks in the Bottom 15% for compensation in Washington, DC. Learn More about Salaries at U.S. News & World Report.

Average Salaries at U.S. News & World Report by Department

$81k*

Design

$81k*

Marketing

$73k*

Operations

$47k*

Admin

$94k*

Business Dev

$50k*

Finance

$50k*

Customer Support

$91k*

$112k*

$64k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined U.S. News & World Report, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At U.S. News & World Report the most common answer selected by employees is a >1 hour break.

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Company Mission	0%
Comp & Benefits	0%
Co-Workers	0%
Comfort & Familiarity	0%
Career Advancement Opportunities	0%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	100%
1 hour	0%
45 minutes	0%
30 minutes	0%
I eat at my desk	0%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	50%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	50%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

U.S. News & World Report ranks in the Top 25% of companies for professional development in Washington, DC. 100% of employees feel as though U.S. News & World Report is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 75% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at U.S. News & World Report.

Answer	Percent
Yes	75%
No	25%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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