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XThe job satisfaction stars show how satisfied employees are with their job at a particular employer, relative to other employers. For example, when all five stars are highlighted, that doesn't mean all employees at that employer are "Extremely satisfied," but it does mean a significant majority are "Extremely satisfied" compared to workers at other employers.
XThe work stress thermometer reflects the intensity of stress experienced by employees on the job at a particular employer, relative to other employers. For example, when the arrow on the thermometer indicates "Extremely Stressful," that doesn't mean all employees at that employer feel that their job is "Extremely stressful," but it does mean a significant majority find their job to be "Extremely stressful" compared to workers at other employers.
XThe job flexibility scale (with options including Not flexible, Somewhat flexible, Flexible, Highly flexible, Extremely flexible) indicates an employer's typical flexibility regarding schedule as reported by employees and as compared to other employers. For example, if the text shown is "Not flexible," that doesn't mean all employees at that employer feel that the employer is "Not flexible," but it does mean a significant majority feel that their employer is "Not flexible" compared to workers at other employers.
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Highly flexible
Highly flexible
Highly flexible
Typical Benefits
Vacation Weeks
2.2 Weeks
1.5 Weeks
2.0 Weeks
Gender Breakdown
41%
59%
56%
44%
65%
35%
Years Experience Breakdown
1-4
5-9
1-4
5-9
1-4
5-9
Popular Perks
401(k), Paid holidays & vacation, Paid sick leave
401(k), Paid holidays & vacation, Stock purchase plan
401(k), Paid holidays & vacation, Life insurance / disability
XThe job satisfaction stars show how satisfied employees are with their job at a particular employer, relative to other employers. For example, when all five stars are highlighted, that doesn't mean all employees at that employer are "Extremely satisfied," but it does mean a significant majority are "Extremely satisfied" compared to workers at other employers.
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Highly satisfied
Highly satisfied
Highly satisfied
Typical Benefits
Popular Perks
401(k), Paid holidays & vacation, Paid sick leave
401(k), Paid holidays & vacation, Stock purchase plan
401(k), Paid holidays & vacation, Life insurance / disability
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