Is Quad a good company to work for?

Quad has an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5, based on over 1,608 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 53% of employees would recommend working at Quad to a friend and 47% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Quad have been left by employees working as Corporate Trainee Program , Corporate Trainee and Software Engineer .

Does Quad pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Quad employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Quad. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Quad?

53% of Quad employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Quad 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Quad?

Finishing Technician (41) , Corporate Trainee (33) , Machine Operator (31) , Customer Service Representative (22) , Press Operator (18) , Project Manager (17) , Software Developer (17) , Material Handler (16) , Software Engineer (15) , Graphic Designer (12) , Manager (12) , Roll Tender (12) , Account Manager (11) , Director (11) , Press Assistant (11)

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

"The work is interesting and the people I work with are great." ((in 134 reviews)); "benefits are good but thats about it these days" ((in 114 reviews)); "Great work place and culture." ((in 40 reviews)); "Great coworkers and a stable job" ((in 38 reviews)); "A good work environment to be in and fellow workers are easy to grt along with" ((in 17 reviews))

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

"This company doesn't value anything but low pay and hiring workers who will take it." ((in 94 reviews)); "Poor management with no desire to build bench strength, create sustainable succession plans or engaging retention programs." ((in 83 reviews)); "long hours and the training on the computer doesn't help with daily activities" ((in 37 reviews)); "15 managers have to approve every request." ((in 27 reviews)); "no work life balance" ((in 22 reviews))

What are employees saying about Quad layoffs in 2026?

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

What Quad locations have received the highest employee ratings?

The Rock , Riverside , Minneapolis , Pittsburgh

Quad reviews

3.3

53% would recommend to a friend

(1,481 total reviews)

J. Joel Quadracci

59% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Culture & values

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Career opportunities

3.0

Senior management

Quad has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,481 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Quad 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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1K reviews

3.0

Jan 26, 2012

A decent company in a very difficult and rapidly declining industry.

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Quad has an excellent benefits package. They offer a good level of support from the corporate offices. They have a strong commitment to technology and to looking to the future.

Cons

Quad states that their decisions are based upon a set of values, however, most members of management do not adhere to those values. It is a very top-down driven organization, and anyone who offers views contrary to senior management are considered problems. Much downsizing has occurred within the company, and more will follow, as printing will eventually be a very small industry in the near future.

4.0

Jan 17, 2012

Great opportunities for career growth

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

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Pros

Primary reasons I enjoy working at Quad - Flexible time, many opportunities for growth and challenges, good Sr. leadership that really seems to care.

Cons

LOTS of change over the past couple of years. Not necessarily a con to the company - they are doing what they need to do to survive during this poor economy.

3.0

Jan 7, 2012

Taught me a lot about the industry

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, personal work environment, encourages you to learn and better yourself. Also the benefits, paid vacation and holidays, 401k, health insurance, fitness center, paid and unpaid classes and training.

Cons

Quad is it's own little world. It's hard to break in if you're an outsider, luckily I already had family and friends when I started and that helped me to move up, but not much. There's a lack of opportunity for advancement, and frequently promotions don't go to the most qualified, but to those with the most seniority or connections. Also, management can be hypocritical and play favorites, and the system in place to report issues with management doesn't work. Communication is lacking between departments and it affects the quality of the work performed.

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