Elsevier reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(2,189 total reviews)

Kumsal Bayazit

90% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

Elsevier has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,189 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Elsevier employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Audiovisual y medios de comunicación industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews
3.0
Oct 19, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The company is pretty financially strong, and part of a strong parent company (RELX). The pay and benefits are competitive, and there seems to be a real intention toward inclusion and diversity, though not yet fulfilled.

Cons

The CIO (head of technology company-wide) may be a decent tech guy, but he's a terrible manager. He repeatedly trashed the Dayton office, despite positive results, based on some sort of prejudice in favor of bjgger cities. This culminated with essentially shutting down the office, losing lots of loyal and skilled employees. Many had literally decades' worth of institutional knowledge that cannot be replaced in London.

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Elsevier Response
5y
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We are disappointed to hear your perception of one of our managers. First, thanks for your contributions over the years. Elsevier has 8,100 employees serving customers in 180 countries. Just like you mentioned, most of our employees stay working for us for many years because of job stability. However, with the business world changing constantly and rapidly, virtually every established business feels the imperative to continuously make changes, improve and innovate. Executives, managers and employees across our business work hard together to figure out how to best and strategically address the genuine needs of our customers and partners globally. With a presence in various locations, we are in a position to sometimes manage our business priorities and support our customers by maximising our efforts while we also focus on how best to support our people and their needs through any change that this may cause. Our leadership team in tech, led by our capable CIO and employees are aligned in striving to create a great work environment for everyone. We are unified in our efforts to continue to build an environment that is free of partial decisions but one that's connected, supportive, nurturing and good for business. Again, thanks for taking the time to leave your comment.
4.0
Jun 18, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Staff is generally friendly, welcoming, and supportive. Many are high achieving in their roles and the pace is quick at times. Flexible working options - on-site or remote. Response to coronavirus pandemic was swift and positive if a bit scattered.

Cons

Compensation is not competitive for the area or for the quality of work that staff provides. Benefits are poor.

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Elsevier Response
5y
Thank you for your review. We are known to offer a competitive salary and an array of great benefits.
5.0
Apr 22, 2020

Great company

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Lovely atmosphere and friendly people, very flexible hours, can work from home if needed.

Cons

Can't think of any.

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Elsevier Response
6y
Thank you for your review.
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