Weak PSE Management that is still stuck in old Publishing print days, High turn-over, No Work/Life Balance - PSE Sector Elsevier Employee Review

2.0
31 Aug 2014
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Pros

Rewarding to be a part of the educational transformation that is taking place in the PSE market with technology and digital learning aids that improve student outcomes. Clients are really great. Marketing product managers are a good team and willing to jump in as needed. Good brand recognition

Cons

if at this site, you are doing your due diligence in wanting to make the best employ decision for you. Be careful on this one. Management layer contributes little, shows little respect for the sales group and key account managers. Very MICRO managed focus ( no autonomy) . HIGH turn-over mostly because Managers show no trust or value your contribution. Only 35% of sales group hits bonus numbers so if you want to make $$ , evaluate carefully since its an annual bonus which they pay in MAR. Unattainable goals and sales data very unreliable.

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5.0
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Industry leader Great benefits Incentive trips Invests heavily in its employees

Cons

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.
4.0
9 June 2026
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Pros

Every direct manager I've had has been excellent: supportive, positive, and trusting me to deliver good work instead of micromanaging. Employees tend to stay, which suggests stability even if not everyone gets promotions or significant raises.

Cons

The pressure to outsource as much as possible, which is common at every publisher, leads to frustration. Because promotions or significant raises seem to be rare, you may be stuck in neutral unless you're very openly ambitious.

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