Elsevier reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(2,188 total reviews)

Kumsal Bayazit

91% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

Elsevier has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,188 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
Oct 21, 2024

KAM

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Lot of freedom and great colleagues

Cons

Management will change your numbers between Xmas and new year to pay less bonus

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Elsevier Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We want to address your concerns head-on, as transparency and fairness are integral to our company values. Our organization makes compensation decisions, including bonuses and pay increases, through a structured, objective-driven performance review process. This approach is rooted in fairness and respect for each employee's contributions and is designed to ensure that everyone is recognized based on evident, measurable achievements. End-of-year reviews serve as the foundation for performance assessments. During this period, managers provide constructive feedback and assess whether objectives have been met. Our goal is that employees are never surprised by their performance outcomes or compensation adjustments. In the rare cases where objectives may not be fully met, these discussions are held in advance, allowing time for clear communication and understanding. To clarify further, any compensation adjustments aim to reflect performance fairly; reductions do not happen, and changes are not made outside of our established performance review period. Our commitment is to reward contributions straightforwardly and dependably. Thank you again for raising your concerns. We are dedicated to maintaining a supportive and transparent workplace and invite employees to speak directly with HR if they have further questions or feedback.
3.0
Oct 20, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

There are some fantastic people you can work with, and people managers can make or break your overall experience. Overall corporate culture is accepting of diversity.

Cons

Leadership in 2024 is very poor. Poor decisions, no follow through or accountability. The individual contributors suffer. Additionally, very hard to get in-role promotions which are necessary for so many disparate, legacy solutions.

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Elsevier Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We take your perspective on leadership and growth opportunities seriously, as they are both critical to our team’s success and well-being. Hearing your concerns about decision-making and accountability in leadership is something we do not take lightly. If this reflects a broader sentiment, we must understand and address it. We encourage you and anyone else feeling similarly to converse openly with a leader in your location. This could be a department head or HR business partner who can listen, gather insights, and ensure we address existing patterns. On growth and promotions, we recognize the importance of clear, achievable paths for in-role advancement, primarily as we work with various legacy and innovative solutions. Career development remains a key focus, and we’re committed to creating structures supporting upward mobility. Our overall attrition remains low, which suggests we’re fostering a rewarding work environment, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for improvement. We value your input and are here to support your growth with us. Please reach out to us directly - elseviergdrev@elsevier.com
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