Very poor work environment - Publications Assistant PLOS Employee Review

1.0
15 June 2010
Recommend
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Pros

The benefits package is very good and offers a lot of choice for such a small company. There is also a matching 401k program.

Cons

Overall, this is a poor place to work. The management is arthritic, the compensation/salary is far below industry and local standards, there is no room for advancement, and the work environment is extremely negative. There is a lot of in-fighting amongst the management, and this trickles down to the lower level employees in the form of drastic, sudden, often negative changes. The salaries are very low, and the pay raises are slight. In terms of job flexibility, the work environment is very rigid. Managers keep a sharp eye on everyone and breaks are carefully monitored.

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5.0
26 Nov 2025
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Pros

Ambitious and idealistic, so plenty of opportunities to contribute creatively.

Cons

Ambitions are sometimes too high.

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PLOS Response
5mo
Hello- thank you very much for taking the time to write your review. We read and appreciate each one. I think your comment on ambitions is very interesting and I'll be sharing with leadership. Take care!
4.0
23 Nov 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Co-workers are great and hard working.

Cons

Opportunities for career advancement is limited on some teams.

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PLOS Response
5mo
Thanks so much for your review. We appreciate your time and thoughtful feedback. We are currently working on career advancement initiatives and believe this should be a core focus as we go into 2026 and beyond.
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