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Elsevier – Good, nice people, polite people, cultural aware people, generally content people, no stress work

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Elsevier is a global leader in advanced information and decision support for science and healthcare. We believe that by working together with the communities we serve, we can shape human progress to go further, happen faster, and benefit all. read more
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Good, nice people, polite people, cultural aware people, generally content people, no stress work

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Great experience if your department is doing well. Overall great as there is a great work/life balance

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Good, stable, flexible working, nice people, helpful peers, caring friends.

Briefly describe your overall experience at your company

Overall, good, stable for now.

What's going wrong and how can it be improved?

Not enough doers, and too many chiefs

What do you like best about the leadership team?

Seem focussed on the top priorities.

What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?

Respect for others and creating a diverse culture

What do you like best about the leadership team?

They are approachable and friendly

What are some of the best things about your team?

Kind, patient, understanding, professional, talented

What are some of the best things about your team?

Compassionate, caring, work hard, listen

What are some of the best things about your team?

My direct team are all, experienced, qualified, professional, friendly people.

What makes you most happy at work?

Being creative and working with other like-minded colleagues, meeting new colleagues

What do you like best about the leadership team?

They are contactable, approachable and on the whole a friendly as individuals.

Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?

Most people end up doing 2-3 people's jobs - due to "reorganization".

What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?

here’s a collaborative and professional environment where people are generally supportive and willi

What needs to change to make the company culture better?

Hiring from within, movement of talent across departments, and fairer pay to reflect talent retention

What do you like best about the leadership team?

I appreciate the leadership team's strategic vision, and dedication to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?

No room fr promotion, down to the ELT leaders and not the people who do the work - Senior leaders are frustrated by this too

What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?

The strong sense of teamwork and collaboration among colleagues. The supportive and inclusive atmosphere fosters creativity, innovation, and a shared commitment to achieving our goals together.

What are some of the best things about your team?

There’s a strong sense of shared ownership, and people are genuinely willing to help each other out, whether that’s offering feedback, sharing knowledge, or stepping in wh

What's going wrong and how can it be improved?

Nothing, i think people are over worked, and underpaid for the amount of tasks they are being given to do. Increased workload, and smaller budgets are an issue, and there are better roles elsewhere.

What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?

The environment feels inclusive and respectful, with teams working cross-functionally in a way that values different perspectives. Having access to mentorship and opportunities to upskill shows a real investment in people, not just outcomes.

What does the leadership team need to get better at?

Faster decision-making. fewer approval bottlenecks Better alignment between mission and incentives Elsevier positions itself as supporting science and research advancement, but critics sometimes feel pricing models, licensing structures, or metrics-driven goals can conflict with that mission.

What are some of the best things about your team?

People are generally supportive, approachable, and willing to help when challenges come up. I also appreciate the mix of skills and perspectives within the team, which makes problem-solving more effective and creates good opportunities to learn from each other.

What needs to change to make the company culture better?

Open up development/ career opportunity for those who are loyal, eager and willing to develop internally, the creation of new role if necessary and proven. In contrast I see employees get promoted way too soon because the turn over is high.

Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?

The opportunities for professional development and performance-based bonuses contribute to a rewarding and motivating work experience.However, people who have shown dedication, and hard work are simply not rewarded due to budget constraints, and over reliance on external agencies and poor management

What's going wrong and how can it be improved?

I don’t always enjoy coming into work because the workload can feel overwhelming at times, and there are many processes and administrative tasks, such as detailed timesheets, that take time away from meaningful, focused work. This can make it harder to stay m

Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?

What would make me feel better about my compensation is alignment between my contributions, market benchmarks for similar roles, and internal equity. A compensation adjustment that reflects my performance, expanded responsibilities, and the value I bring to the team would go a long way.

Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?

My compensation has remained unchanged despite increased living costs and inflation in the UK over the past few years. I remain committed to my work and the value I bring to the team, but the gap between pay and current market conditions is noticeable.

What's going wrong and how can it be improved?

Investing in development courses for 5 years and excelling in a demanding role for a decade, I aimed to transition departments for career growth. Yearly budget constraints prevent this, leaving me used and undervalued. I must explore new job opportunities as this unworkable and unfair.

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