66
eNPS Score
Q&A With Elsevier Employees
We help researchers, clinicians and engineers to tackle the biggest challenges facing humankind. Combining content, data and analytics we turn information into answers. With a wide range of technology jobs, commercial and business jobs and graduate jobs there is a part for everyone to play. We need talented people to help us to inspire ground-breaking research.
How employees describe working at Elsevier
collaboration, respecting each other and valuing each one
Review from Operations Dept
Being inclusive and genuinely care for employees
Review from Operations Dept
Clarity, empathy, innovation, good listening skills.
Review from Customer Success Dept
The best company to work for.
Review from Operations Dept
Overall experience is good. But I somehow feel that favoritism is there with respect to promotion/growth.
Review from Operations Dept
What it's like to work at Elsevier
- Elsevier employees generally work 8.6 hrs a day
- Employees at Elsevier report the work pace is comfortably fast
- 97% of Elsevier employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Elsevier employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 91% of Elsevier employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Elsevier employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
- 97% of Elsevier employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Elsevier Employees
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What's the office layout like at Elsevier?
Depends on your location - open, offices for people managers, Directors and plenty of meeting rooms.
Depends on your location. Mostly open office with plenty of meeting rooms and hot desking. Great office environment generally.
cube farm
What's the office vibe like at Elsevier?
Response from Elsevier
5 years ago
Respectful and friendly.
Great atmosphere and people.
Frankly, if you love to with polite, dedicated and experienced colleagues, Elsevier is the place to be. While facilities vary from office to office, we believe in providing an inspiring place to work, with gymnasiums, break rooms, pool tables and complimentary refreshments among the perks at various sites
Friendly and professional
Why work for Elsevier?
Response from Elsevier
5 years ago
The question is why aren't you working at Elsevier? The purposeful work that we do is the first reason. We help researchers, medical personnels and engineers tackle the biggest challenges facing humankind.
Meaningful work - science, healthcare, research and technology.
The answer is why wouldn't you want to work for a global information analytics business with purpose? If your goal is to do meaningful work, Elsevier is the place to be. We help researchers and clinicians to solve the most challenging problems facing humankind. As a global market leader, Elsevier offers a wide variety of challenging careers and advancement opportunities in a creative environment that will help you develop as a professional and achieve an optimum career-life balance.
Great employer, fantastic people.
Does Elsevier have a volunteer program?
Response from Elsevier
5 years ago
Yes, and we are encouraged to participate. We also have some free days dedicated to volunteering.
Yes and you get 2 free days in a year for volunteer work and another 2 days for charitable work
Yes and you’re encouraged to take part. Paid days are given to all staff should they want to participate.
Yes. You are given some free days in a year to volunteer. They create opportunities for people to meet through social events, and to give back to the community through our RE Cares programs
What are you most excited about working at Elsevier?
Response from Elsevier
5 years ago
The challenging work, the people, the connections, visiting various locations, diversity and inclusion, wellness efforts and the benefits
The people. The work. The culture. The environment. The purpose. The benefits. The value.
The people, meaningful work and rewards
nothing
In your opinion, what are the most common interview questions that Elsevier asks?
Why Elsevier?
Why do you want to work here.
Schooling
How flexible is your work schedule at Elsevier?
Response from Elsevier
5 years ago
Highly flexible.
Very flexible
Depends on your boss. You have to report where you are to the boss, they treat you like children
Great
Does Elsevier drug test or do a background check?
No
Background check
yes
How does Elsevier handle HR issues?
Automated mostly
Badly
Discreetly
How innovative is Elsevier?
Response from Elsevier
5 years ago
Elsevier has technology-driven products and services embedded throughout the organization. Our products and solutions optimize content quality, relevance, dissemination and understanding. A forward-thinking culture of innovation underpins what we do
Highly innovative
They say they are and have good PR. The knowledge set is small and limited to what they publish. Go west or to the alley if you really want to do something cool and impactful
Very
What's the work from home policy like at Elsevier?
Response from Elsevier
5 years ago
Everything you need is provided to you and there's flexible working. You are trusted to get on with your work. You can work from anywhere as long as you do your work. there plenty of autonomy and trust.
Great. Everything provided.
Great
Flexible
How do you feel about Elsevier's future?
Response from Elsevier
5 years ago
The future for Elsevier is bright!
Super positive. Investment in Tech, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Innovation, Big Data and the vast amount of data collected for 140 years...the future of the company is super bright.
Bright
How's the morale at Elsevier?
Very low. Depends on area. Employee engagement, satisfaction and NPS is high negatives in many places
fair
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at Elsevier?
more input
treat people better
How secure do you feel at your job at Elsevier?
not very
moderate
How's the work pace at Elsevier?
normal
moderate
How much and how often do raises happen at Elsevier?
yearly
yearly, if you are lucky
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at Elsevier?
not at all
not at all
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining Elsevier?
how promotions worked
that they would take benefits away
What's the pay like for IT roles at Elsevier?
comparable
fair
How long do the interviews usually take at Elsevier?
1hr
one hour
How do I do well in an interview at Elsevier?
answer truthfully
be honest
What questions do they ask during the interview process at Elsevier?
oracle based
specialty related.
What should I wear for an interview at Elsevier?
suit
suit
What unique perks and benefits does Elsevier provide?
none
None really and they keep cutting back on benefits.
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Should I work at Elsevier?
72% of Elsevier employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 22% are neutral and 6% would not recommend working at Elsevier to their friends.
| 72% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 22% | Passive |
| 6% | Detractors |
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