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Diversion Books Reviews

2.3

25% would recommend to a friend

(48 total reviews)

Scott Waxman

25% approve of CEO

25% positive business outlook

Diversion Books has an employee rating of 2.3 out of 5 stars, based on 48 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Diversion Books employee rating is 38% below average for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.7 stars).

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48 reviews
1.0
9 Nov 2025
Recommend
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Pros

You might meet a few decent coworkers before they burn out and leave.

Cons

- The workplace is a constant struggle for survival, not a place to grow. - Managers thrive on fear, snapping at employees for problems beyond anyone’s control. - Urgent crises appear weekly with no one capable of fixing them, while the real culprits remain untouchable. - High turnover is the norm. Colleagues disappear overnight and replacements arrive clueless, creating a revolving door of frustration. - New hires are treated like temporary bandages rather than investments, poisoning the entire culture. - Communication is hollow, filled with buzzwords and fake motivation, leaving employees alone to navigate impossible expectations. - Micromanagement is rampant, yet guidance and support are nonexistent. - Problems escalate while employees are blamed for failures they cannot prevent.

2.0
21 Oct 2025
Recommend
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Pros

You'll quickly learn how to recognize warning signs before accepting a job anywhere else.

Cons

-Working at Diversion Books is like stepping into a nightmare disguised as a publishing company. -The managers act like tyrants - controlling, dismissive, and completely uninterested in hearing anyone's ideas. -Experience and skill mean nothing here. You are treated like a disposable intern, regardless of your qualifications. -The owner runs the company like a personal kingdom, making reckless decisions that destroy morale and careers overnight. -Firing employees without warning or basic respect is treated as routine. -The lack of emotional awareness is staggering, and genuine communication is nonexistent. -The talented people leave as soon as they can, and the ones who stay are just trying to survive the chaos.

1.0
30 Sept 2025

Publishing stripped of creativity and care

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Some of the books themselves were interesting to work on.

Cons

- Editorial work is poisoned by rushed and impossible deadlines - Chaotic communication that left staff scrambling in confusion - Constant interference from people who had no idea what they were doing - Relentless pressure to cut corners and push out sloppy work - Creativity strangled and quality sacrificed in the name of speed - Staff were treated as if they should be grateful just to endure the abuse - A job that should have been inspiring turned into a draining, thankless grind

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Glassdoor has 54 Diversion Books reviews submitted anonymously by Diversion Books employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if Diversion Books is right for you.