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 19 reviews)); "Work life balance and easy environment" ((in 6 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?

"HR is not able to build strong culture" ((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)); "Top heavy management" ((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

1.0

Mar 21, 2023

Rudderless ship

Learning solutions consultant

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

None. This is a sinking ship.

Cons

Middle management is clueless. Sales tools are non-existent. Compensation is bad. Stay away.

Nelson Response

2y

Our CEO and executive team bring extensive experience from various industries, including publishing, technology, and manufacturing. Their diverse backgrounds contribute to a well-rounded perspective that drives our company forward. Nelson provides a range of effective tools to support our sales team in achieving their goals. We continuously evaluate and improve these tools to ensure they meet the evolving needs of our salesforce. Additionally, we understand the importance of fair and competitive compensation packages. We have undertaken several review processes and will continue to refine and expand our compensation strategy to better align with industry standards and employee expectations. Thank you for your feedback.

1.0

Apr 1, 2021

Formerly Great Company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

The employees have always been the best part of the company

Cons

The leadership in the past 4 years has been terrible

2.0

Apr 17, 2019

Chaotic Environment

Anonymous employee

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Clear vision for the company. Strong brand in Canadian education.

Cons

Lacking the talent to realize the company’s vision. Revolving door means foundational market experience is lost and understanding customers is not at the centre of the business. Results in a highly chaotic environment.

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