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      PLOS

      Engaged Employer

      PLOS reviews

      3.1

      49% would recommend to a friend

      (113 total reviews)

      Alison Mudditt

      72% approve of CEO

      38% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.7

      Work/Life balance

      3.5

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.3

      Culture & values

      3.2

      Compensation and benefits

      2.7

      Career opportunities

      2.6

      Senior management

      PLOS has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 113 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The PLOS 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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      113 reviews
      5.0
      Feb 7, 2017

      Friendly, caring and a great place to work

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      PLOS is a wonderful organisation to work for. It is a privilege to work for an employer who has such high ethical and moral standards. Everyone is extremely friendly but everyone is approachable and willing to help. The office atmosphere is always positive. The open access mission is reflected in the workplace with feedback sought at every opportunity. The pay and benefits are really good. The salary is slightly higher than the national average and there are lots of little perks such as unlimited biscuits and puzzles in the breakout areas. A work-life balance is actively encouraged.

      Cons

      The Cambridge office is partnered with the office in San Francisco. This means, due to the time different meetings can often be late. However, we are encouraged to take back that time by either coming in later or finishing earlier the next day.

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      PLOS Response
      9y
      Thank you for sharing your enthusiastic support of PLOS! It feels so good to know you are happy. Thanks, --Mariah, HR
      3.0
      Dec 28, 2015

      No better, no worse

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The people - for the most part dedicated, professional and smart. Decent benefits package and they do try hard to do special things for people like a weekly social event with refreshments and snacks, celebrations for special events and a summer and Christmas party.

      Cons

      Large projects are started and then abandoned resulting in lost time, resources and money. The place has been in constant change for years. Some upper-management needs to be replaced. Limited career mobility in most jobs.

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