Manager, HR - Anonymous employee Wiley Employee Review

4.0
Jun 25, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Wiley has a great "family" kind of culture. I've been a consultant for a lot of large Fortune 500 companies, and for a public, global company this kind of culture is very rare. It is warm, unassuming, welcoming. Room to grow, lots of good development programs on the horizon. Some people say it's no longer what it used to be - and that's great! If a hundred-year old company is always "what it used to be", then the business will fall behind. We will no longer be relevant. People will no longer have jobs, let alone a good bonus. The industry is changing, and so is Wiley. We are holding people to higher levels of performance, and rightfully so. But there is also good reward. Wiley has one of the most comprehensive healthcare benefits I've ever seen. Personally I have 31 vacation days a year. So many discounts offered to employees - including free entry all year round to MoMA and the Frick Collection. Great 401K match. We offer "flex dollars" to count towards our healthcare premium. Amazing chef for lunch (discounted for emplyees at 8%) in our cafeteria every day (ex- Jimmy Fallon show and SNL). We care about the younger folks - Generation Wiley is a group that hosts talks, events throughout the year. Whether you're a millennial or just wants to share thoughts, you're welcome.

Cons

A company in transformation. As everything moves to be more digital, publishing needs to now "pivot" to stay relevant. That means new skill sets, changes in leadership, new ways of working that sometimes may feel uncomfortable. Nobody likes change, but those who can adapt to change are the ones who will succeed in the future of work. It takes an open mind and a willingness to get your hands dirty, to succeed in this kind of environment. If you're up to this challenge, and want to learn a lot in the process, then this is the place for you.

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Wiley Response
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You are right about the need for transformation and the potential discomfort that can create. However, as you said, it's ultimately positive for the company and the people. Which is why maintaining that people-centered perspective is so important. We'll do our best to continue to share the vision for the future!

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