Elsevier reviews

4.0

78% would recommend to a friend

(2,196 total reviews)

Kumsal Bayazit

89% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Elsevier has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,196 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
Nov 23, 2017

Great company and interesting work

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Hi, I am very happy working at Elsevier because of the sector, supporting academic research. I also really like my colleagues who are supportive.

Cons

It’s a very large company so you need to know how to navigate such an environment without being lost or frustrated

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Elsevier Response
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Thanks for your review. It's great to know that you support academic research. It aligns well with the value we add and a talented employee like you is helping to inspire and support ground-breaking research.
2.0
Nov 21, 2017

The Center Cannot Hold

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Very good benefits, especially 401(k) matching, paid-time off, and flexible working schedules.

Cons

Constant reorganization, inconsistent leadership, a lack of commitment to strategic goals, a lack of substantive communication and coordination between divisions. The culture has changed drastically and has become more political. Aggressive and disrespectful behavior is now tolerated and (seemingly) rewarded.

1.0
Nov 15, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, 401k matching, and flex-time —if you feel comfortable taking time off. They support volunteering and are always doing something to raise money for charities

Cons

Sweatshop, no organization, and micromanaged from the top. They don’t care about their people. People who have been there for awhile are leaving faster than they can hire, they are speaking up about why, but no one is listening.

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