Cengage reviews

2.9

31% would recommend to a friend

(2,401 total reviews)
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Michael Hansen

39% approve of CEO

24% positive business outlook

Cengage has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,401 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Cengage employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Mídia e comunicação industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews
4.0
Sep 6, 2017

19 yrs and counting

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

I've been working for National Geographic Learning, a part of Cengage for 19 years. During that time the company has continued to evolve and grow in new and interesting ways. It has a culture that supports ownership, independence, and a chance to make a difference, which has kept me engaged and motivated. We've been allowed to focus on innovation and quality, to look longer term than just this year or next quarter's bottom line. My business unit has a long term management team that leads with a clear vision that is easy to buy into. With a team of people who are equally committed to the same goals, we've built our brand from new-kid-on-the-street to the fastest growing ELT brand in the world. It's exciting to be a part of it.

Cons

We're just a small part of the overall Cengage corporation, sometimes the systems that are created for the overall company aren't a perfect fit for our needs. We figure out workarounds and keep moving.

4.0
Aug 24, 2017

Software Developer

Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

Diverse projects. well compensated. some are using latest technology

Cons

a bit of messy. sometimes lack work-life balance

5.0
Aug 22, 2017

Satisfied IT employee!

Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

Great company to work for!! Large foot-print, yet it feels like a small company where you can get to know other teams quickly. Not as many layers of management as other large companies; therefore, the organization is more agile at changing and making decisions. They also give you the preference of Windows or Macintosh which is awesome! First job that I could use Apple products. Additionally, they have an excellent orientation where you travel to corporate to meet other teams and executives. This helps a new-joiner feel welcome and gives direction. Energized CEO, Michael Hansen! He really captures your attention and relates to all employees regardless of rank, holds frequent Q&A town halls, greets new employees during orientation, and appears to genuinely care about the business.

Cons

Cengage is a collection of acquisitions. This makes it challenging to learn what you are supporting. Each section of the company is either converted or is in the process of being assimilated. Requirements are unique to each line of business or acquisition.

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