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      Elsevier reviews

      4.0

      79% would recommend to a friend

      (2,187 total reviews)

      Kumsal Bayazit

      90% approve of CEO

      75% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.5

      Work/Life balance

      4.4

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.3

      Culture & values

      3.6

      Senior management

      3.6

      Compensation and benefits

      3.6

      Career opportunities

      Elsevier has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,187 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 Mídia e comunicação industry (3.7 stars).

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      2K reviews
      1.0
      Jul 29, 2025

      Stay if you want to retire here

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Stable company if you are not going to climb

      Cons

      Too many re-orgs and outsource everything.

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      Elsevier Response
      10mo
      Thank you for your review. With the business world changing constantly and so rapidly, virtually every established business feels the imperative to improve and innovate continuously. Executives, managers and employees across our business work hard to figure out how to best and strategically address the genuine needs of our customers and partners globally. Through organisational commitment, we take a combined approach to our people's growth and professional development strategies.
      4.0
      Jul 27, 2025

      Great place to work for females

      Senior ux designer
      Recommend
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good work-life balance Flexible working hours Colleagues who care Generous PTOs and modern family leave Diversed working environment

      Cons

      Salary can be better You don't get bonus unless you reach senior level

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      Elsevier Response
      10mo
      Thanks for leaving your review. Compensation is always a hot topic in any industry. We benchmark our salaries externally, using both a general benchmark and a technology-specific benchmark to ensure we stay competitive. We offer competitive rates plus an array of great benefits.
      3.0
      Jul 27, 2025

      Review

      Account manager
      Recommend
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The hours are Flexible, which is nice. Colleague are nice

      Cons

      Gap between upper management and the sales team. Issues are frequently attributed solely to sales, even when they arise from broader organisational problems, such as, a buggy and unreliable database. Despite these challenges, the responsibility for performance often falls entirely on the sales department. While open communication is encouraged "in theory", in practice, perspectives that don't align with management are often labelled as negative. Those who challenge the status quo may be side lined, while those with low expectations or who simply go along with leadership tend to be more readily accepted. Let's be clear they won't grow... but they'll be accepted

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      Elsevier Response
      10mo
      Thank you for sharing your perspective so candidly. We recognise that firm performance is only possible when systems, structures, and teams are aligned, and that includes listening to constructive feedback, even when it challenges us. While there may have been gaps in how this has been experienced, we are committed to bridging them. Our focus is on improving collaboration across departments, ensuring tools and processes support rather than hinder, and creating an environment where different voices are not just heard but valued. Growth comes from openness and accountability, and we are determined to foster both. We encourage you to feel empowered by speaking to your manager or HR business partner regarding any concerns.
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