Millennials at Upwork | Comparably
Upwork Claimed Company
Upwork is the world’s work marketplace, connecting millions of businesses with independent talent around the globe. We serve everyone from one-person startups to 30% of the Fortune 100 with a powerful, trust-driven platform that enables companies and freelancers to work together in new ways that unlock their potential. With freedom and control, our customers unlock a world of potential given the tools and experience that develop skills and address business challenges. The impact is both economic and personal. Because when you find the right people, you stop working to get by and start working strategically. Our talent community earned over $2.3 billion on Upwork in 2020 across more than 10,000 skills, including website & app development, creative & design, customer support, finance & accounting, consulting, and operations. If you share our passion for doing great work that you love, you’ll be right at home at Upwork. We invite you to explore what’s possible in our work marketplace read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
234
TOTAL
RATINGS
1684
HR or Marketing? Claim Your Free Employer Account

Millennials at Upwork

Millennials at Upwork grade their overall culture a B; also rating it 71/100, 2 points lower than Upwork's overall culture as rated by all 234 employees on Comparably. Millennials are considered more demanding and to have higher expectations than their more experienced colleagues. Three areas millennials working at Upwork think their company is performing well in are: Outlook (A+), Executive Team (A+), and Environment, (A).

Work Life Balance & Community Outreach at Upwork

Millennials working at Upwork and everywhere else are striving for a balanced life. At Upwork, most employees are satisfied with their work life balance. The average Upwork employee receives unlimited paid days off per year, and socializes with their peers never outside of work. See what employees at Upwork think about their work life balance.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are you satisfied with your work/life balance?
AnswerPercent
Unlimited50%
20-30 days25%
15-20 days0%
10-15 days0%
0-10 days25%
How much paid vacation and sick days can you take a year?
AnswerPercent
Weekly30%
Monthly20%
Sometimes30%
Infrequently20%
Never0%
How frequently does your company participate in community outreach?

Mentorship and Professional Growth for Millennials at Upwork

Within San Francisco, 33% of millennials shared they have a mentor. At Upwork, 67% of millennials say they receive mentorship, which leads to the assumption that Upwork is a great place to work for millennials focused on their professional growth. See what employees think about mentorship and professional growth at Upwork.

AnswerPercent
Yes67%
No33%
Do you have a mentor at work?
AnswerPercent
Yes55%
No45%
Is your company invested in your career growth?

Sentiment Toward Perks & Benefits at Upwork

Employees at Upwork have ranked their perks and benefits in the Bottom 35% of companies within San Francisco and in the Top 50% of similarly-sized companies on Comparably. When asked to estimate how much employees think Upwork spends on their benefits, the most common answer selected is $1500 - $2500/mo. If Upwork employees had to select an additional benefit not already provided it would be meditation/yoga classes. Learn about perks & benefits at Upwork.

AnswerPercent
Yes64%
No36%
Are you satisfied with your Benefits?
AnswerPercent
Yes67%
No33%
Do your company's benefits play a part in staying at that company?
AnswerPercent
Paid Time Off0%
Career Training0%
Decision Making0%
Fun Culture50%
Retirement Contribution50%
What Doesn't Your Company Provide, that You Want?

Retaining Millennials at Upwork

It’s difficult to retain a millennial, and all three aforementioned sections listed bear importance. To recap, Upwork employees rate their work life balance a B+. They think highly of Upwork's professional growth opportunities. Employees have graded Upwork's perks and benefits a C+. These ratings and reviews lead us to conclude that Upwork is a suitable company for the millennial workforce. Learn more about Upwork's efforts to retain employees.

AnswerPercent
Yes67%
No33%
Would you leave your current job for a 20% raise at a different company?
AnswerPercent
Yes67%
No33%
Do Your Company Leaders Do What They Should to Retain You as an Employee?
×
Rate your company