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 14, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance. Low pressure job. The company cares about its employees.

Cons

The company is constantly looking to cut costs, training/continuing education has become limited. No clear career path within the company. The projects are not well planned with confusing priorities and conflicting roadmaps.

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Elsevier Response
1y
Thanks for leaving your review. With the business world changing constantly and so rapidly, virtually every established business feels the imperative to improve and innovate continuously. Executives, managers and employees across our business work hard to figure out how to best and strategically address the genuine needs of our customers and partners globally. 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 encourage our employees to speak up if they experience issues regarding their projects and initiatives. We ask that you speak to your manager or HR partners regarding any concerns. Thank you.
4.0
Oct 13, 2024

Great place.

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Enjoyed the experience blending creativity with production.

Cons

Volume of work was large, but all things work out with collaboration. (Last year of employment was not available in survey options on Glassdoor, Released in 2011 with corporate merger.)

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Elsevier Response
1y
Thank you for your review.
5.0
Oct 10, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Best company I have ever worked for

Cons

Wish I lived closer to an office

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Elsevier Response
1y
Thank you for your review.
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