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Cengage Learning Company Culture
Cengage Learning Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.5/5
Cengage Learning's Overall Culture is rated C+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Manager
B+Team
B+Environment
BCEO Rating
BProfessional Development
BCengage Learning CEO
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Michael Hansen
71 /100
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Diversity at Cengage Learning
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B-
Diverse employees at Cengage Learning have rated Team, Office Culture, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Cengage Learning
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Women at Cengage Learning have rated Manager, Team, and Professional Development as the highest categories they have scored
Cengage Learning eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-1
Cengage Learning employees are -1% more likely to recommend Cengage Learning as a great place to work
| 34% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 31% | Passives |
| 35% | Detractors |
Working at Cengage Learning
Working at Cengage Learning is rated average by 114 employees, across various culture dimensions. Cengage Learning employees are most satisfied about Manager, Team, and Environment categories, putting Cengage Learning’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Cengage Learning was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Cengage Learning
C+
Overall Company Culture at Cengage Learning is rated C+
Last updated 15 days ago
Top
50%
Cengage Learning ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Cengage Learning Employee Reviews
Out of 76 Cengage Learning employee reviews, 70% were positive. The remaining 30% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Cengage Learning improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 70% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 30% |
Positive Reviews From Cengage Learning Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?The big sale and wgen we can get together and share/collaborate.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Our products - but we have priced them beyond the reach of most customers in my market.
- What are some of the best things about your team?Enthusiastic - all pretty young - i feel they are using this job to get to the next. No longevity.
Constructive Feedback From Cengage Learning Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?executing strong ideas; creating revenue growth
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Base salary is much lower than industry standards and does not equate to cost of living in a very high COL area.
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Merger and insufficient technology. Invest in a solid tech team if you want to be seen as a legitimate and progressive technology company. Find solutions to stay competitive in a challenging Ed tech market.
Cengage Learning Company Information
Cengage Learning Company Overview
Cengage Learning is a leading provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions for the academic, professional and library
Cengage Learning Mission, Vision & Values
Cengage Learning Mission Statement
We're on a mission to make every student a confident learner. Our flexible tools give you access to content where and when you need it, so that you can learn in sync with your work, school and life. We put students first in the development of educational materials and transform the learning process to help you succeed.
Cengage Learning Values
- Do The Right Thing
- Do Whatever It Takes
- Do The Impossible
| Headquarter | 200 First Stamford Place, Suite 400 Stamford, CT 06902 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.cengage.com/us |
| Founding Date | 1994 |
| Tel | 8595256506 |
| Company Status | Private |
Cengage Learning Competitors
Cengage Learning competitors include Wiley and McGraw Hill. Cengage Learning ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Cengage Learning compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Cengage Learning Employees
114 employees at Cengage Learning have reviewed Cengage Learning across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 15 days ago.
Overall, the 114 Cengage Learning employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Cengage Learning are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Cengage Learning, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Cengage Learning are pleased with their team. 114 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B+. The majority believe the meetings at Cengage Learning are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Cengage Learning believe the environment at Cengage Learning is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Cengage Learning is comfortably fast. About 61% of the employees at Cengage Learning work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Cengage Learning are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Cengage Learning employees generally work 8.8 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Cengage Learning report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Cengage Learning have 2 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
93% of Cengage Learning employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Cengage Learning employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
86% of Cengage Learning employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Cengage Learning employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
73% of Cengage Learning employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Cengage Learning - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Cengage Learning is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Cengage Learning employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Cengage Learning KPIs and OKRs
At Cengage Learning 75% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Cengage Learning's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 15 Cengage Learning employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 7 have said yes.
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Cengage Learning CEO & Leadership
Cengage Learning CEO - Michael Hansen
71 /100
Michael’s approval rate is just above average, putting Michael in the Top 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 40% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in New York. Michael Hansen is well regarded by employees for the Manager Cengage Learning offers, and ranks among the Top 20% of CEOs by employees in that category. Michael is most liked by employees identified with Other ethnicities and employees in the Marketing department. However, employees in the Sales department have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Cengage Learning’s competitors, Michael Hansen ranks just below Wiley’s CEO Brian Napack. With Michael’s leadership, Cengage Learning employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and Team. Michael was rated slightly below average for Outlook.
Cengage Learning Leadership
The Cengage Learning Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Michael Hansen, Chief Technology Officer George Moore, and Chief People Officer Gary Fortier
Michael Hansen CEO / President
Michael Hansen serves as the CEO / President of Cengage Learning.
George Moore Chief Technology Officer
George Moore serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Cengage Learning. George started at Cengage Learning in February... read more
Gary Fortier Chief People Officer
Gary Fortier serves as the Chief People Officer of Cengage Learning.
Jason Mindera Senior Vice President, Sales
Jason Mindera serves as the Senior Vice President, Sales of Cengage Learning. Jason started at Cengage Learning in May... read more
Richard Veith Senior Vice President, Treasurer
Richard Veith serves as the Senior Vice President, Treasurer of Cengage Learning. Richard started at Cengage Learning in... read more
Megan Galvin Senior Vice President, Director of Marketing
Megan Galvin serves as the Senior Vice President, Director of Marketing of Cengage Learning. Megan started at Cengage... read more
Christy Lesko Vice President Marketing
Christy Lesko serves as the Vice President Marketing of Cengage Learning. Christy started at Cengage Learning in... read more
Kevin Carlsten VP, Channel Strategy and Operations
Kevin Carlsten serves as the VP, Channel Strategy and Operations of Cengage Learning. Kevin started at Cengage Learning... read more
Mike Cassani VP Human Resources - Technology Group and Strategic Lead Talent Acquisition
Mike Cassani serves as the VP Human Resources - Technology Group and Strategic Lead Talent Acquisition of Cengage... read more
Cengage Learning Salaries
How much does Cengage Learning pay?
How much do people at Cengage Learning get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Cengage Learning is $119,542, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,489, or $56 per hour.
At Cengage Learning, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $236,035 annually and the lowest is a Project Manager- Marketing at $47,000 annually. Average Cengage Learning salaries by department include: Business Development at $159,299, Marketing at $102,138, Design at $93,937, and Admin at $62,602. Half of Cengage Learning salaries are above $118,489.
62 employees at Cengage Learning rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 209 ratings) while 61 employees at Cengage Learning rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 71 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Cengage Learning employees include job titles like Group Engineering Manager, Principal Engineer, Senior Developer, and DevOps. Comparably data has a total of 11 salary records from Cengage Learning employees.
Last updated 16 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $71k | $71k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $94k | $94k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $116k | $116k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $168k | $168k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $219k | $219k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $267k | $267k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $276k | $276k | 100th Percentile |
$119,542*
Average Compensation
$118,489*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Cengage Learning Salaries by City
Cengage Learning Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Cengage Learning
Diverse employees at Cengage Learning score the company 68/100 across various culture categories, placing Cengage Learning in the Top 40% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Cengage Learning across various culture dimensions.
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Cengage Learning Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Cengage Learning PTO
Cengage Learning's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year with 67% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Cengage Learning's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 29% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Cengage Learning's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Cengage Learning Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Cengage Learning applied for 35 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 97% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
35
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 97% Granted (34 out of 35)
- 0% Denied ( out of 35)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 35)
- 3% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 35)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Cengage Learning Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Cengage Learning on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 44% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 14% | |
Product | 9% | |
Marketing | 9% | |
Design | 7% | |
Other | 16% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 21% | |
|---|---|---|
Boston | 7% | |
Lansing | 5% | |
Palo Alto | 2% | |
Charlotte | 2% | |
Other | 63% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Cengage Learning
What is Cengage Learning address?
Cengage Learning location is at 200 First Stamford Place, Suite 400
Who is the CEO of Cengage Learning?
Cengage Learning CEO is Michael Hansen, their score by employees is 71
What is Cengage Learning eNPS?
The eNPS for Cengage Learning is -1
What is the salary for Business Analyst in Cengage Learning?
Business Analyst average salary in the US is 93k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in Cengage Learning?
The average salaries for Engineering in Cengage Learning is 137k
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