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Penguin Random House Reviews

3.9

73% would recommend to a friend

(1,190 total reviews)
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Nihar Malaviya

83% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Penguin Random House has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,190 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Penguin Random House employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.7 stars).

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1K reviews
5.0
27 Nov 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Excellent work-life balance and a very warm, friendly team environment. The manager is supportive and always willing to guide and help. I learned a lot professionally during my time here and gained valuable experience. The staff discount is amazing — I could buy lots of great books at very low prices. Overall, it is a comfortable, respectful, and positive place to work.

Cons

Career progression can be slower compared to some fast-paced corporate environments. Some processes may feel stable rather than fast-changing, which may not suit everyone.

5.0
30 Oct 2015

Amazing organisation to work for in Australia

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

CEO Gabrielle Coyne is inspiring

Cons

Great organisation, worked there when it was Penguin

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