Cengage Associate Development Editor reviews

2.4

7% would recommend to a friend

(25 total reviews)
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Michael Hansen

99% approve of CEO

1% positive business outlook

Associate Development Editor employees have rated Cengage with 2.4 out of 5 stars, based on 25 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Associate Development Editor professionals have an average working experience there. Cengage is rated 35% below average by Associate Development Editor professionals compared to other employers within the Mídia e comunicação industry (3.7 stars).

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25 reviews
3.0
Jul 28, 2014

All Over the Map

Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

Many smart, dedicated colleagues who want to make a positive contribution to learning. Good benefits.

Cons

Senior leadership are spin masters, some messaging is contrived and not sincere. Favoritism is rampant - promotions are held because of budget problems. Some managers adhere to policies while others get away with way too much. CEO talks about accountability but doesn't hold all senior leaders to some basic behaviors of decency. Respect for employees is not always apparent. Workloads are all over the map -- some people work crazy long hours (expected to be available during vacation) while others barely have enough work to do to fill their days. (so they stretch the work to look busy). CEO is an elitist who doesn't value the "common" worker who actually does the work and cares about students.

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Cengage Response
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I regret that you’ve had this experience. I would like to see us recognized as a meritocracy, where the best and brightest have opportunities to grow their careers, in a frank and open environment. Our pace of change can leave anyone (at any level of the organization) feeling off-balance or even undervalued some days. I agree that sometimes there can be a disconnect between what we’re trying to accomplish and how it is being put in practice at various levels. We’re continually strategizing on how to bridge this gap, and how to drive the desired culture further into the organization. However, each and every employee has the responsibility to contribute to this effort as well. You can do so by making your suggestions for improvement to your manager. We are making headway, but it’s a work in progress. Thanks.
3.0
Apr 27, 2014
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

Good mission, good product, great future products in the works. Education market is ripe for good ideas. Those who are close to the customer and know teachers, professors and students needs will be able to innovate. Engineers, bankers and private equity can not address market needs.

Cons

Constant staffing cuts remain disruptive to everyday workings. Key question will be how quickly good technology products can be launched and gain market traction vs acceptable bottom line to board.

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