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

Mar 9, 2024

Turning it around

Finance

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work colleagues, and ability to raise your skill level.

Cons

Tough industry transition, causing some growing pains.

Nelson Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on your working experience with Nelson. We're thrilled to know that you appreciated the camaraderie among colleagues and found opportunities to enhance your skills during your time with us. We believe this reflects our commitment to fostering a strong team dynamic and support to employees to excel in their careers. While Nelson is not a traditional tech company, we're actively evolving to become a world-leading education technology company driving from a long history of being Canada’s leading education content provider. Our dedication to education is unparalleled and we are deeply focused on providing innovative, engaging, curriculum-aligned learning solutions and experiences through our digital ecosystem, Edwin. This transformation allows us to leverage technology to better serve the teachers and students to make a meaningful impact on learning outcomes. Thanks again for your feedback and for being an integral part of our journey.

3.0

Feb 27, 2024

Great people

Project manager

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Some really great colleagues which is why turnover is low despite a lot of chaos

Cons

Trying to be an ed tech company but run by publishing industry veterans

Nelson Response

2y

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts on your working experience with Nelson. We're thrilled you appreciated the camaraderie among colleagues. We believe this reflects our commitment to fostering a strong team dynamic at Nelson. As we transition into a premier education technology firm, we're proud to have a blend of publishing experts and tech-savvy individuals driving this evolution forward. While rooted in our legacy as Canada's top education content provider, our commitment to education is unwavering. Through Edwin, our digital ecosystem, we deliver cutting-edge, curriculum-aligned learning solutions. We prioritize aligning expertise to propel our company's transformation and drive innovation. Thank you once again for your input. We are committed to learning from your feedback and evolving to better serve the experience for our employees.

4.0

Dec 14, 2023

Genuine commitment to helping children and teens discover the joy learning

Senior program specialist

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Hard work and dedication are rewarded and acknowledged

Cons

The publishing industry in general has struggled to maintain a secure footing for at least the pasr two decades.

Nelson Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your positive experience at Nelson. We appreciate your valuable insights that help us recognize our strengths and opportunities for improvement. Your dedication to our shared success, especially in fostering a positive work culture, is commendable. The introduction of Edwin has transformed our industry, enabling us to deliver updated content efficiently. We take pride in our commitment to education and providing diverse products. Thanks again for your feedback and for being an integral part of our journey. Looking forward to continuing this transformative work together.

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