Does Macmillan pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Macmillan employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Macmillan. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Macmillan?

63% of Macmillan employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Macmillan 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Macmillan?

Editor (15) , Editorial Assistant (15) , Intern (12) , Editorial Intern (8) , Manager (8) , Marketing Assistant (8) , Sales Representative (8) , Designer (7) , Director (7) , Senior Editor (7) , Analyst (6) , Marketing Intern (6) , Associate Editor (5) , Intern - Hourly (4) , Internship (4)

What are the pros of working at Macmillan according to real employee reviews?

"Some great people and books" ((in 49 reviews)); "Good benefits, currently remaining remote with the option to go into the office, Summer Fridays extended through the year" ((in 23 reviews)); "Most on my immediate team were great colleagues." ((in 20 reviews)); "free books occasionally" ((in 15 reviews)); "Great management." ((in 15 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Macmillan according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay (in almost all positions)" ((in 42 reviews)); "low salary and no increment" ((in 23 reviews)); "No training provided." ((in 11 reviews)); "Teams would function better and more work would be done if low performers and bad managers were addressed." ((in 11 reviews)); "Human resources department is corrupted and protects upper management." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Macmillan layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Macmillan layoffs and their outlook for job security at Macmillan in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Macmillan locations?

New York , Austin , Gordonsville , Indianapolis , Boston , Newark , Burlington , Sewell , Chicago , Orange , Charlottesville , Arlington , Plymouth , Western , Norman , Minneapolis , Memphis , Nashville , Michigan City , Peru , Union City , Eagle Point , Cambridge , Atlanta , West Springfield , Remote , Mid City West

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Macmillan reviews

3.9

63% would recommend to a friend

(428 total reviews)

Jon Yaged

78% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Culture & values

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Senior management

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Career opportunities

Macmillan has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 428 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Macmillan 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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Reviews by job title

428 reviews

4.0

Mar 3, 2018

Great company with senior management issues

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

majority-female office, flexible with time off, relaxed corporate culture

Cons

salary is low, HR doesn't take you seriously, poor communication from upper executives

4.0

Feb 23, 2018

The people make the place. But HR is a shambles.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people are lovely. Everyone wants to help each other rather than compete with each other. It's a collaborative and fun culture. It's a huge pro and the main reason people stay so long.

Cons

Career progression is non-existent. And mixed messages from HR - one minute there are salary bands for each role, next minute there aren't. There is also a huge disparity between male and female salaries. And the way men and women are treated in general. Men tend to get noticed more within the business. Internal comms and IT were also frustrating issues. Almost no confidentiality. Not sure if this came from HR department or elsewhere.

2.0

Jan 8, 2018

Okay for WFH

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work From Home, Flexibility, Easy Work

Cons

Low Pay, No advancement opportunities

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