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 50 reviews)); "work life balance is good" ((in 28 reviews)); "Caring culture and good leadership." ((in 25 reviews)); "Good benefits, currently remaining remote with the option to go into the office, Summer Fridays extended through the year" ((in 24 reviews)); "Most on my immediate team were great colleagues." ((in 21 reviews))

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

"Low pay (in almost all positions)" ((in 42 reviews)); "Low Salaries and no promotions" ((in 24 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?

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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

2.0

Oct 18, 2017

In a bad way

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Often lots of opportunity for career progression - particularly if in Editorial

Cons

In a constant state of Change No sense of job security Heavy turnover of staff Pressure is on upper management meaning lack of resources, time, funds and support to those on the ground Low morale

5.0

Aug 18, 2017

Pronoun is a friendly, passionate place to work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This review is specifically for Pronoun, Macmillan's self-publishing platform. Despite being acquired by Macmillan, Pronoun still feels like a start up in many ways. Great office culture. People care about their work and are passionate about the platform we're building. Anyone can speak up with ideas or suggestions and be heard. I eat lunch with my coworkers a few days a week, and we all go out for dinner or drinks once every month or so. Work/life balance is healthy. Our platform is awesome.

Cons

We're isolated from our parent company, Macmillan, which has both upsides and downsides. There aren't many chances to meet and network with other Macmillan employees. It can be frustrating working with corporate restraints (e.g., required outdated software and regulated hours). Pronoun is still small and there isn't much room for upward mobility. My salary isn't as high as I think it could be elsewhere.

3.0

Jul 20, 2017

Decent company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible, good benefits, nice people

Cons

No clear guidelines for growth, low pay

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