Does Nelson pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Nelson employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Nelson. This rating has improved by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Nelson?

56% of Nelson employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Nelson 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Nelson?

Sales (9) , Sales Representative (7) , Learning Solutions Consultant (5) , Manager (5) , Director (4) , Project Manager (4) , Finance (3) , Sales and Editorial Representative (3) , Assistant Manager (2) , Digital Production Intern (2) , Editorial (2) , Learning Solutions Manager (2) , Regional Sales Manager (2)

What are the pros of working at Nelson according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and focus on inclusivity." ((in 27 reviews)); "good benefits, as of now" ((in 20 reviews)); "good work life balance, usually no overtime" ((in 7 reviews)); "Supportive Team" ((in 6 reviews)); "If you're lucky, you might have some good colleagues (depending on the department/area)" ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Nelson according to real employee reviews?

"Top heavy management" ((in 5 reviews)); "Senior Leadership doesn't seem to have a pulse on many of the stresses the sales team are going through." ((in 5 reviews)); "Low salary" ((in 4 reviews)); "Senior Management has long tenure, but unable to do much to build sustainable product strategy" ((in 3 reviews)); "The pay was below industry standard." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Nelson layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Nelson layoffs and their outlook for job security at Nelson in 2026.

Nelson reviews

3.4

56% would recommend to a friend

(133 total reviews)

Steve Brown

74% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Culture & values

3.1

Career opportunities

3.0

Senior management

Nelson has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 133 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Nelson 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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Reviews by job title

133 reviews

4.0

Sep 11, 2014

Pretty good for the publishing industry

Sales and editorial representative

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

I think Nelson's median salary is a bit higher than other publishers, with opportunities for growth. Management are seasoned pros, so you can trust in the people giving you direction.

Cons

Favouritism from management to certain employees. If you're good at your job they'll keep you in that job forever, which is a real disincentive. Very few opportunities for higher positions as people tend to keep these comfortable roles for 10+ years. Any experience you get in the publishing industry is not really transferable to other industries.

3.0

Feb 20, 2014

I learned a lot and it was a good experience, but they need more resources to move their business forward.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting work, nice people, challenging problems.

Cons

The company is not on the cutting edge of technology.

1.0

Aug 20, 2024

Pathetic work life balance & Does not value opinion

Accountant

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice office and other benefits

Cons

Pathetic work-life balance Your opinion and problems are not addressed No training. You are expected to know everything (even how company works) Many times director used to send tasks on teams messages at 11 pm and used to ask updates at 7:30 in the morning on those. Hybrid role - but not allowed to work from home most of the times

Nelson Response

1y

We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience with us did not meet your expectations. At Nelson, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritizes the well-being of our employees. We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer remote work, flexible work arrangements and personal time-off to ensure we create a work culture that fosters a healthy balance between work and personal life. While we regret that we did not hear of your feedback while you were working with us, if you’re open to discussing your feedback further, we would welcome the opportunity to connect with you personally. Your insights are valuable to us as we strive to create an environment where all employees can thrive. Please reach out to our People and Engagement team, peopleandengagement@nelson.com for a confidential conversation. Thank you again for your input. We are committed to learning from your feedback and evolving to better serve our employees.

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