The new tech numbers tell a story of (mostly) young and fast-growing companies that are some of the most in-demand places to work in the world right now. But what makes a New Tech company is not their age, size or industry - it is their approach to business. All of our New Tech companies are disruptive at their hearts; often internet-based or focused on creating new technologies.
~1.5m
Questions answered
in last 12 months
~200
Organizations
These insights represent ~1.5m questions answered from ~200 organizations, ranging in size from 10 to 3,700 people, in the last 12 months.
The data meet our criteria as being robust and reliable; unlikely to substantially change over time; and representative of the wider industry. Read more about the methodology.
Data provided by ] Culture Amp
Computer Software
43%
Internet
28%
Information Technology and Services
21%
Computer Networking
3%
Computer & Network Security
3%
Computer Games
2%
Engaged people are emotionally committed to their organization. These people stay at their organizations longer and are more productive and effective. Successful organizations have more engaged employees.
This is in the top 21% compared with the overall average.
The average eNPS score for organizations in this benchmark is 36 and is in the top 14% compared with the overall average.
Engagement is defined through these five industry-standard questions from Culture Amp’s engagement survey template.
I would recommend [Company] as a great place to work | 88% 4% above global average |
I am proud to work for [Company] | 90% 3% above global average |
I rarely think about looking for a job at another company | 62% 3% above global average |
I see myself still working at [Company] in two years' time | 70% 3% above global average |
[Company] motivates me to go beyond what I would in a similar role elsewhere | 73% 2% above global average |
People working in New Tech Canada are similarly engaged as the overall average.
The highest scoring question for New Tech Canada had 92% of people agreeing that they understand how their work contributes to [company]'s mission (-1% compared to overall) while they were generally most positive about Contribution to Broader Purpose.
People in New Tech Canada were generally least favourable about Action, and were most negative towards 'When it is clear that someone is not delivering in their role we do something about it' with 14% of people disagreeing (-3% below average).
Different things are important to different cultures. If you want to make more of your people engaged then you need to know what is important your people. These questions are most important to keeping people engaged in New Tech (Canada) organizations.
[Company] really allows us to make a positive difference
The factor this relates most closely to is Social Connection
Different things are important to different cultures. If you want to make more of your people engaged then you need to know what is important your people. These questions are most important to keeping people engaged in New Tech (Canada) organizations.
1 [Company] really allows us to make a positive difference | 76% favorable Social Connection |
2 We are finding small ways to have fun as a team | 64% favorable Social Connections |
3 The leaders at [Company] demonstrate that people are important to the company's success | 80% favorable Leadership |
4 The leaders at [Company] have communicated a vision that motivates me | 75% favorable Leadership |
5 [Company] is a great company for me to make a contribution to my development | 80% favorable Learning & Development |
In the short term, 15% of people in this benchmark are thinking of or actually seeking jobs elsewhere (-3% compared to overall) while on a longer time frame, 9% of people see themselves leaving within two years (-1% compared to overall).
The following questions had the biggest impact on whether individuals felt that they were planning to stay at their organization and not actively looking for alternative jobs.
1 We are finding small ways to have fun as a team | 64% favorable Social Connections |
2 [Company] really allows us to make a positive difference | 76% favorable Social Connection |
3 [Company] effectively directs resources (funding, people and effort) towards company goals | 60% favorable Company Performance |
We’ve connected the employee feedback data for each company included in the benchmark with ratings from Glassdoor.com, which is one of the world’s largest job and recruiting sites combined with a growing database of company reviews, CEO approval ratings and more.
Overall Rating | 4.0 stars (+0.2) |
Culture and Values | 4.0 stars (+0.1) |
Work Life Balance | 4.0 stars (+0.2) |
Compensation and Benefits | 4.0 stars (+0.4) |
Career Opportunities | 3.8 stars (+0.2) |
Recommend to Friend | 77.0% (+6) |
CEO Approval | 88.0% (+4) |
Organizations in New Tech Canada tend to be very similar to the global all industries insights, with no significant departures from the average.
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