Dynamic transformative company - Anonymous employee Elsevier Employee Review

4.0
18 Sept 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Elsevier is a company with a long pedigree from traditional publisher to forward-thinking innovative data analytics and solutions provider - there's always something new and exciting taking place; The company makes a really positive difference to the markets we serve: new products, services and published content which drives innovation and change in so many sectors worldwide; As an employee there are many positive benefits available: good training and career progression opportunities; on-site gym and dining; genuine support for diversity and inclusion; endless charitable events and support for those less well off; a Green Team to reduce our carbon footprint; flexible working arrangements are supported; we even harvest our own honey!

Cons

Being very large, diverse, international and progressive, the amount of internal change, information and organisation can be a little overwhelming at times - finding the right people and information to do your job can be challenging but teaches you to think laterally and reach out to colleagues who are largely supportive and helpful.

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Elsevier Response
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Processes can be burdensome and clunky at times

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Elsevier Response
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Thank you for this balanced and thoughtful review. We're glad to hear that our benefits and investment in people are making a positive impact, those are commitments we take seriously. On the process feedback: Leadership is actively reviewing operational workflows, and the advice to listen more closely to employee feedback is something we're holding ourselves accountable to. If you're open to it, we'd encourage you to bring specific examples forward through your team or people and culture contacts. Change is most effective when it's grounded in the real experiences of the people doing the work, and that means you. Feel free to reach out to us at elseviergdrev@elsevier.com to provide more information Thank you for staying engaged and for caring enough to share this. It matters.
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