Joining Elsevier has been my best career move to date. I'm really happy to be working at such a large, international company that has so many supports in place for employees to help with the work-life balance.
Briefly describe your overall experience at your company
Working at Elsevier has been a wonderful, life-changing experience. I never knew that work could be so much fun, while also pushing me to grow professionally and intellectually. Everyone is so supportive, and I couldn't be happier.
Briefly describe your overall experience at your company
This is a great company to work for, which I greatly enjoy. It's been completely different from any previous job I have worked in how much training and support I have received in my role.
What are some of the best things about your team?
They are friendly, supportive, and helpful.
What makes you most happy at work?
I enjoy doing work that both challenges me, and helps others.
What do you like best about the leadership team?
They listen to our concerns, and try to make reasonable accommodations where possible.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
I have great job security, and there are appropriate work-life boundaries observed by corporate from top to bottm.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
Results are not sought at the expense of the workers, but the results still matter, and make a significant contribution.
What makes you most happy at work?
The work is fulfilling and pleasantly challenging, utilizing knowledge and skillsets I wasn't able to use at my previous positions.
What do you like best about the leadership team?
My thoughts and opinions are acknowledged and taken seriously. If they are not acted on, I'm at least given a reasonable explanation as to why.
What are some of the best things about your team?
The team I work with is so supportive. We're all encouraged to take risks, and I feel comfortable asking any question. No questions are treated as dumb or obvious.
What makes you most happy at work?
Although there are certainly challenges, every day brings something new in the field of research. I lam able to keep abreast of the latest research, and learn something new daily.
What are some of the best things about your team?
My team is very supportive, and I never feel judged for asking a question. I feel a lot more comfortable taking risks, knowing that they will provide a safe environment for me to do so.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
Although we are paid on average with the industry in our area, our area is also experiencing a cost-of-living crisis which outpaces many of the standard industry salaries, making it hard for many members of our team.
What do you like best about the leadership team?
The most supportive leadership I have ever had the pleasure to work under. My opinions are valued, and I feel as though I really am making a significant contribution to team operations, rather than just given marching orders.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
I have received the most comprehensive and inclusive induction training of any job I've worked at, which has been incredible in helping me start strong. I am also valued as a whole person, not just for the tasks or work I can complete.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
Although I love my current job, it is also the lowest-paying position I have ever worked with my set of qualifications. The trade-off is that for lower pay, I have a more supportive team and company culture, along with more flexible hours and workload.
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