Pros
I worked as an Editorial Assistant at Benchmark Education for almost a year and had a very positive experience. It was an entry-level position, but all of the senior editors were very patient with me, eager to teach, and easy to work with. Almost everyone I came into contact with during my time there was kind, polite, smart, and hardworking, which I think is a direct reflection of how the company is run. It was impressive to me that my coworkers always treated me with respect under all circumstances. Benchmark is a family-run company, and that’s reflected in the atmosphere in the best of ways. Management is very generous with employees. There are frequent company lunches and events, workout classes twice a week, and helpful training sessions. Everyone takes the products very seriously and cares strongly about the impact they have. Many of the editorial employees were once teachers and all are invested in improving teaching methods. Coworkers are very close and it really does feel like a family environment. Although there is some tension at times, it is nothing I haven’t seen at other companies I’ve worked for, and, honestly, I think it’s a good thing that management is open and transparent about their expectations. It’s also to be expected in a fast-paced environment with deadlines. I would recommend this company to anyone. It has the feel of a family-owned business, but is also rapidly expanding and taking big steps. There’s so much growth happening, but employees still know that the company cares about them. And for people like me who are just starting out in entry-level positions, there’s so much to learn at Benchmark and people who are more than willing to put in the extra effort to teach you.
Cons
Employees don't always have the tech resources they need to do a job most efficiently, but that's because the company is growing quickly. I saw major improvements on this issue during my time there because management is open to suggestions.