Elsevier reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(2,192 total reviews)

Kumsal Bayazit

91% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

Elsevier has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,192 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Elsevier employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews
4.0
Jun 19, 2025

Good workplace

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good company culture and management makes good decisions.

Cons

Pay is lower than the rest of the industry. Heavy reliance on contractors.

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Elsevier Response
10mo
Thank you for your review. Compensation is always a hot topic in the tech industry. Here, we benchmark our salaries externally; we use both a general benchmark and a technology-specific benchmark to ensure we stay competitive. We offer competitive rates plus an array of great benefits. You can find out more from your HR Business Partner.
5.0
Jun 10, 2025

Love the company

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great management team. Nice work/life balance if you're careful. Flexible schedule with manager approval.

Cons

It is a big corporation so things move slowly.

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Elsevier Response
11mo
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your review. We appreciate your feedback.
1.0
Jun 10, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good for new grad experience

Cons

Unstable, micromanaging, and quotas not set on historical evidence or feasibility.

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Elsevier Response
10mo
Thank you for your review. We want all our people to thrive and feel fulfilled in their roles. We also encourage them to feel empowered to raise any ongoing issues or concerns with their managers.
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