Elsevier reviews

Elsevier has a long history and with that comes a fantastic foundation of content, data, and operational expertise; but it also comes with baggage. legacy systems, legacy policies, and bureaucracy are the norm for well-established companies and Elsevier is no different in that regard. But when you make that breakthrough, or cross that milestone at Elsevier, it's all the more satisfying to see the difference you are making , and the difference that the company can make. It's tougher to make a career for employees outside our corporate centers. The onus is on you to build you network (often virtual) and gain visibility. Elsevier demands a great deal of its employees. International collaboration also comes with crazy work hours. Those who are strong at self-managing themselves will do well here. Those who are waiting for a job description and what to do will have a tough time.

Not only does divisional strategy not align with what's happening in the respective markets, but senior management also continuously glosses over and cuts corners on implementation. This mentality has negatively impacted the implementation of key strategies and product/platform launches. The culture has evolved into that of a finger-pointing environment. Instead of colleagues supporting one another, the culture encourages employees to throw each other under the bus. So many changes are implemented just for the sake of change. There is a widespread mentality that things were done wrong in the past and need to be changed. While bringing in fresh thinking from other industries can be powerful, legacy employees can also have valuable input. There is an epidemic within the organization that the only good ideas come from new employees who came from other industries.