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American Physical Society

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Editorial is a shadow of what it used to be - Associate Editor American Physical Society Employee Review

3.0
Feb 4, 2025
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Pros

- a feeling of purpose in supporting physics - excellent work-life balance - in a industry that shamelessly underpays editors, APS offers an OK salary now that editors can leave anywhere in the US

Cons

- commercial publishers mindset is taking hold of editorial operations - benefits have been decreasing over the last 5 years - editorial has no sway over the society anymore, it's more of a top-down approach - income and impact factor have become a focus of management - zero chance of career growth now that MBAs are coveted for top positions in editorial (management prefers to hire from outside than to train employees) - a bit of tokenism in diversity and inclusion - compensation is not proportional to amount of work

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American Physical Society Response
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Thank you so much for sharing your thoughtful feedback. We’re truly grateful for your dedication to supporting physics and for appreciating the work-life balance we offer at APS. We hear your concerns about compensation, editorial operations, and benefits, and we value your honest insights. At APS, we’re committed to continuous improvement. Steps we have taken in this area include conducting comprehensive compensation studies and establishing pay transparency policies. We understand that as the publishing landscape evolves, so too must our operations to stay relevant and sustainable. We’re proud to offer competitive benefits and ensure our employees are well-informed through monthly workshops and webinars. Looking ahead, we’re excited about future initiatives in this space; more to come, they will be aligned with our commitment to our mission, vision, and values, including practices that encourage diversity and inclusion both at APS and in the physics community. Our mission to advance physics by fostering a vibrant, inclusive global community is our North Star. We genuinely appreciate your contributions to APS and always welcome further feedback. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to hr@aps.org if you have more to share.

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