Tech Jobs Don't Guarantee a Good Workplace, Study Finds

A recent analysis by the Burning Glass Institute and the Schultz Family Foundation has shed light on the job market at major U.S. employers, revealing that company name alone is not a reliable indicator of a good workplace.

The study, which analyzed the career histories of 12 million workers at 1,750 large U.S. employers from 2019 to 2024, found that promotion and retention rates varied widely even within the same company.

For example, while Chanel fashion designers were in the 97th percentile nationwide for retention among comparable roles, project management specialists at the same company ranked much lower, in the 16th percentile.

The analysis also highlighted some notable performers in the tech industry. Amazon and Salesforce stood out as companies offering high pay, fast promotions, and high retention rates to their employees.

However, not all Big Tech firms received the same assessment. Apple was strong in pay and retention but had relatively fewer promotion opportunities, while Uber had relatively active promotions but struggled with employee retention.