Great company trapped in the past - Anonymous employee World Book Employee Review

2.0
22 Jan 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

There are some very nice and smart people; they are what makes World Book special. Great location. Decent work-life balance. No dress code.

Cons

High turnover rate in the last five years. The pay is below industry standard. Minimum benefits. No raises. There is not much room for advancement.

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5.0
7 Apr 2025
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Pros

Wonderful collaborative atmosphere where everyone was extremely helpful to me when I was first at the company. My boss was so much like Jimmy Stewart in "It's a Wonderful Life" and utilized a laissez faire leadership style with was very effective.

Cons

I can find nothing negative to report on this company.

2.0
15 June 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good people. Hybrid work schedule.

Cons

Low pay, when a coworker leaves, there is no replacement, that person's responsibilities get divided and spread out to the entire team. The President of the company, is quick to jump to unfounded rumors, scuttlebutt from "anonymous suggestion box" comments and conclusions as opposed to actual facts, and focused solely on dollars signs, his bonus and does not lead by example, despite being a former military officer. Moral has dropped at the company because management doesn't take the employees issues and concerns to heart and pay a decent livable wage.

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