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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4.0
Feb 1, 2015

Satisfying work, but slow to adapt

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

+ Floating holidays + Working from home + Complete control over specialty + Surrounded by extremely smart people + New projects have potential for experimentation

Cons

- Confusing company position. Publishing or digital or what? - People accustomed to print, but not in print positions - Micro-management at all levels is justified

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Cengage Response
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Thanks for this. As I read these, I am always happy to hear that people find the work satisfying. I certainly do. The people who work here care deeply about education and students. It’s part of our Credo – we believe in the power and joy of learning. That reflects back on us as employees too – we need to be continually learning to evolve as a company. You're right – we are in the midst of a print-to-digital transition. As long as our customers want print, we will continue to offer it. But much of our work and where we can add increased value to students (and instructors) is in digital. In terms of transparency, this is extremely important to me. What do you wish you knew to do your job better than you don’t right now? Please talk with your manager, or if I can help shoot me an e-mail. You have the ability to request information anytime. I’m surprised to hear of micromanagement here – it’s not usual for us – so check in with your HR partner. We are hosting a series of workshops for people managers on purposeful conversations – this may be a way for HR to help your manager to more directed, useful conversations with you, rather than micromanaging. Thanks again for posting.
3.0
Jan 19, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Good salaries and benefits. A lot of different types of jobs are available. Movement within the company is encouraged.

Cons

To some extent, an old-boy network exists. Often the company doesn't seem interested In keeping long-term employees happy. Company seems to prefer new, young employees to whom Cengage doesn't have to pay bigger salaries.

2.0
Dec 9, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

A lot of collaboration is involved with the conceptualization of the books. Working as a team is not only encouraged but required.

Cons

The Production Department rules the roost. Management is far too production oriented. Department heads prioritize and value production over both visual and written content.

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