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.
~10m
Questions answered
in last 12 months
~750
Organizations
These insights represent ~10m questions answered from ~750 organizations, ranging in size from 10 to 11,300 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.
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Computer Software
42%
Internet
28%
Information Technology and Services
24%
Computer & Network Security
3%
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 33% compared with the overall average.
The average eNPS score for organizations in this benchmark is 31 and is in the top 27% compared with the overall average.
Engagement is defined through these five industry-standard questions from Culture Amp’s engagement survey template.
[Company] motivates me to go beyond what I would in a similar role elsewhere | 75% 4% above global average |
I would recommend [Company] as a great place to work | 86% 2% above global average |
I rarely think about looking for a job at another company | 60% 1% above global average |
I am proud to work for [Company] | 88% 1% above global average |
I see myself still working at [Company] in two years' time | 66% 1% below global average |
People working in New Tech North America are similarly engaged as the overall average.
The highest scoring question for New Tech North America had 94% 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 North America 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 15% of people disagreeing (-2% 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 (North America) organizations.
Most days, I really look forward to work at [Company]
The factor this relates most closely to is Overall Wellbeing
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 (North America) organizations.
1 Most days, I really look forward to work at [Company] | 74% favorable Overall Wellbeing |
2 I have confidence in the leaders at [Company] | 81% favorable Leadership |
3 I believe there are good career opportunities for me at [Company] | 67% favorable Learning & Development |
4 The leaders at [Company] have communicated a vision that motivates me | 74% favorable Leadership |
5 [Company] is in a position to really succeed over the next three years | 80% favorable Company Performance |
In the short term, 16% of people in this benchmark are thinking of or actually seeking jobs elsewhere (-2% compared to overall) while on a longer time frame, 10% of people see themselves leaving within two years (+0% 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 I believe there are good career opportunities for me at [Company] | 67% favorable Learning & Development |
2 [Company] is in a position to really succeed over the next three years | 80% favorable Company Performance |
3 I am satisfied with how decisions are made at [Company] | 60% favorable Decision Making |
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 | 4.1 stars (+0.3) |
Culture and Values | 4.1 stars (+0.2) |
Work Life Balance | 4.1 stars (+0.3) |
Compensation and Benefits | 4.0 stars (+0.4) |
Career Opportunities | 3.8 stars (+0.2) |
Recommend to Friend | 78.0% (+7) |
CEO Approval | 88.0% (+4) |
Organizations in New Tech North America tend to be very similar to the global all industries insights, with no significant departures from the average.
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