This benchmark includes responses from those that work in software engineering, often having role titles such as Software Engineer, Developer, Principal Architect and Solutions Architect.
~6m
Questions answered
in last 12 months
~800
Organizations
These insights represent ~6m questions answered from ~800 organizations, ranging in size from 0 to 5,100 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
29%
Internet
21%
Information Technology and Services
20%
Financial Services
12%
Biotechnology
4%
Real Estate
3%
Insurance
3%
North America
58%
Europe
19%
Asia
11%
Oceania
7%
MEA
3%
South America
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 50% compared with other job functions.
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 | 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] | 87% Same as global average |
I see myself still working at [Company] in two years' time | 66% 1% below global average |
[Company] motivates me to go beyond what I would in a similar role elsewhere | 70% 1% below global average |
People within Software Engineering are similarly engaged as the overall average.
The highest scoring question for Software Engineering had 93% of people agreeing that they understand how their work contributes to [company]'s mission (+0% compared to overall) while they were generally most positive about Work & Life Blend.
People in Software Engineering were generally least favourable about Action, and were most negative towards 'I have seen positive changes taking place based on recent employee survey results' with 12% of people disagreeing (+0% 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 Software Engineering organizations.
I have been provided an opportunity to see and discuss recent employee survey results
The factor this relates most closely to is Action
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 Software Engineering organizations.
1 I have been provided an opportunity to see and discuss recent employee survey results | 63% favorable Action |
2 I see myself still working at [Company] in two years' time | 66% favorable Engagement |
3 I receive appropriate recognition for good work at [Company] | 72% favorable Feedback & Recognition |
4 My job performance is evaluated fairly | 74% favorable Feedback & Recognition |
5 Generally, the right people are rewarded and recognized at [Company] | 63% favorable Feedback & Recognition |
In the short term, 17% of people in this benchmark are thinking of or actually seeking jobs elsewhere (-1% 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.
Individuals in Software Engineering tend to be very similar to the global all industries insights, with no significant departures from the average.
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