Editorial - Anonymous employee HarperCollins Employee Review

1.0
27 June 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

-unlike some publishers, they do at least promote internally, though the process and requirements are extremely unclear -they let their assistants acquire -very good author portal and other author services -very organized managing editorial

Cons

-there are legitimate psychopaths working there and it is a serious morale issue -really toxic and gossipy culture -managers play favorites based on arbitrary judgments -no integrity -lowest starting salaries of any publisher -no concern for the wellbeing of junior employees -overly corporate draconian atmosphere -HR is useless -pay huge bloated salaries to people who do nothing and never come to work and then won't give raises to the people who do the bulk of the work

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Pros

Free books, great team and a fun environment

Cons

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5.0
15 May 2026
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Pros

Fully remote with all necessary tech provided, weekday schedule, great benefits, good leadership, small close-knit teams, generous PTO in addition to paid holidays

Cons

Base salary could be better but is offset with benefits package. Employee retention is high (a huge plus IMO) butcould limit upward mobility if you're looking for it.

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