The technology, science and research benchmark covers organizations that employ staff in the research, design, manufacture, distribution and sales of technology and science oriented products and services.
~1.8m
Questions answered
in last 12 months
~150
Organizations
These insights represent ~1.8m questions answered from ~150 organizations, ranging in size from 10 to 7,000 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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Biotechnology
39%
Pharmaceuticals
17%
Medical Devices
15%
Research
13%
Aviation & Aerospace
9%
Defense & Space
5%
Chemicals
4%
North America
56%
Oceania
13%
Europe
13%
Asia
11%
Central America
5%
South America
2%
MEA
1%
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 49% compared with the overall average.
The average eNPS score for organizations in this benchmark is 18 and is in the bottom 23% compared with the overall average.
Engagement is defined through these five industry-standard questions from Culture Amp’s engagement survey template.
I see myself still working at [Company] in two years' time | 68% 1% above global average |
I am proud to work for [Company] | 88% 1% above global average |
I rarely think about looking for a job at another company | 59% Same as global average |
[Company] motivates me to go beyond what I would in a similar role elsewhere | 70% 1% below global average |
I would recommend [Company] as a great place to work | 80% 4% below global average |
People working in Technology, Science, Research Female are similarly engaged as the overall average.
The highest scoring question for Technology, Science, Research Female had 92% of people agreeing that they know how their work contributes to the goals of [company] (+1% compared to overall) while they were generally most positive about Work & Life Blend.
People in Technology, Science, Research Female 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 20% of people disagreeing (+4% above 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 Technology, Science, Research (Female) organizations.
The leaders at [Company] demonstrate that people are important to the company's success
The factor this relates most closely to is Leadership
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 Technology, Science, Research (Female) organizations.
1 The leaders at [Company] demonstrate that people are important to the company's success | 72% favorable Leadership |
2 I can voice a contrary opinion without fear of negative consequences | 68% favorable Voice |
3 The leaders at [Company] have communicated a vision that motivates me | 76% favorable Leadership |
4 [Company]'s commitment to social responsibility (e.g. community support, sustainability, etc.) is genuine | 67% favorable Social Connection |
5 I have confidence in the leaders at [Company] | 77% favorable Leadership |
In the short term, 18% of people in this benchmark are thinking of or actually seeking jobs elsewhere (+0% 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 The leaders at [Company] demonstrate that people are important to the company's success | 72% favorable Leadership |
2 I believe the leaders at [Company] are making effective decisions regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic | 91% favorable Leadership |
3 I can voice a contrary opinion without fear of negative consequences | 68% favorable Voice |
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 | 3.8 stars (+0) |
Culture and Values | 3.8 stars (-0.1) |
Work Life Balance | 3.8 stars (+0) |
Compensation and Benefits | 3.8 stars (+0.2) |
Career Opportunities | 3.6 stars (+0.1) |
Recommend to Friend | 71.0% (+0) |
CEO Approval | 91.0% (+7) |
Organizations in Technology, Science, Research Female tend to be very similar to the global all industries insights, with no significant departures from the average.
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