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For 250 years, Encyclopaedia Britannica has reimagined how the world discovers, learns, and shares. For the next 250 years, we will continue to create innovative learning experiences, underpinned by credible content, and put them in the hands of lifelong learners across the globe read more
Encyclopedia Britannica Company Culture
Encyclopedia Britannica Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.0/5
Encyclopedia Britannica's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Outlook
B+eNPS
B+Retention
B-CEO Rating
C+Executive Team
C+Encyclopedia Britannica CEO
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69 /100
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Recommend to a Friend?
37
Encyclopedia Britannica employees are 37% more likely to recommend Encyclopedia Britannica as a great place to work
| 62% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passives |
| 25% | Detractors |
Working at Encyclopedia Britannica
Working at Encyclopedia Britannica is rated below average by 11 employees, across various culture dimensions. Encyclopedia Britannica employees rate Outlook highest among all categories, and think that Perks And Benefits and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Encyclopedia Britannica’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Encyclopedia Britannica was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Encyclopedia Britannica
C-
Overall Company Culture at Encyclopedia Britannica is rated C-
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Bottom
35%
Encyclopedia Britannica ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterEncyclopedia Britannica Employee Reviews
Out of 4 Encyclopedia Britannica employee reviews, 33% were positive. The remaining 67% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Encyclopedia Britannica improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 33% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 67% |
Positive Reviews From Encyclopedia Britannica Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?401(k) matching program and base salary
Constructive Feedback From Encyclopedia Britannica Employees
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Communicatio and more leadership ficus and support
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Lower pay and awful benefit package
Encyclopedia Britannica Company Information
Encyclopedia Britannica Company Overview
For 250 years, Encyclopaedia Britannica has reimagined how the world discovers, learns, and shares. For the next 250 years, we will continue to create innovative learning experiences, underpinned by credible content, and put them in the hands of lifelong learners across the globe
Encyclopedia Britannica Mission, Vision & Values
Encyclopedia Britannica Mission & Values
To inspire curiosity and the joy of learning
| Headquarter | 325 North LaSalle Street Chicago, IL 60654 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.britannica.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1800 |
| Tel | 312-347-7000 |
| Company Status | Private |
Encyclopedia Britannica Competitors
Encyclopedia Britannica competitors include World Book. Encyclopedia Britannica ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Encyclopedia Britannica compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Encyclopedia Britannica Employees
Encyclopedia Britannica has 400 employees. 11 employees at Encyclopedia Britannica have reviewed Encyclopedia Britannica across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 11 Encyclopedia Britannica employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Encyclopedia Britannica are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Encyclopedia Britannica, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Encyclopedia Britannica are generally satisfied with their team. 11 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. Less than half believe the meetings at Encyclopedia Britannica are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Encyclopedia Britannica believe the environment at Encyclopedia Britannica is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Encyclopedia Britannica is moderate. About 20% of the employees at Encyclopedia Britannica work 8 hours or less, while 20% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Encyclopedia Britannica are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Encyclopedia Britannica - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Chicago about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Chicago employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% 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.
Encyclopedia Britannica KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Encyclopedia Britannica employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Encyclopedia Britannica's KPIs and OKRs.
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Encyclopedia Britannica CEO & Leadership
Encyclopedia Britannica CEO
69 /100
is well regarded by employees for the Outlook Encyclopedia Britannica offers, and ranks among the Top 20% of CEOs by employees in that category.
Encyclopedia Britannica Leadership
The Encyclopedia Britannica Executive Team is rated a “C+”
Douglas Eveleigh Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Prior to joining Britannica, Doug served as the Assistant General Counsel at Solo Cup Company, a publicly reporting,... read more
Theodore Pappas Chief Development Officer, Executive Editor
Theodore Pappas serves as the Chief Development Officer, Executive Editor of Encyclopaedia Britannica. Theodore started... read more
Sal Spirito Global SVP of Marketing and Business Development
At Britannica, Sal drives the marketing, audience growth, customer engagement, and monetization strategies for all the... read more
Atul Kavethekar CFO
Prior to joining Britannica, Atul was the CFO at Diplomat Pharmacy, the nation’s largest independent specialty pharmacy,... read more
Caroline Kennard Managing Director of EMEA
Caroline directs development at the intersection of technology, content and learning systems, overseeing the production... read more
J.E. Leubering Executive Director, Core Editorial Group
J.E. is responsible for ensuring that his team achieves the high editorial standards Britannica is known for: clarity,... read more
Marsha Mackenzie Executive Editor, Curriculum, Media and Production
Marsha joined Britannica in 1982 as a project-hire proofreader and now collaborates with the global executive team to... read more
Chris Mayland Vice President, Consumer Markets
His current role focuses on maximizing advertising and subscription revenue across Britannica and Merriam-Webster’s... read more
Lisa Schneider Chief Digital Officer and Publisher, Merriam-Webster
Since joining Merriam-Webster in 2014, Lisa has redefined the dictionary for the digital age through digital... read more
Encyclopedia Britannica Salaries
How much does Encyclopedia Britannica pay?
How much do people at Encyclopedia Britannica get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Encyclopedia Britannica is $101,000, or $48 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,500, or $56 per hour.
At Encyclopedia Britannica, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $296,255 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $40,496 annually. Average Encyclopedia Britannica salaries by department include: Design at $83,219, Engineering at $112,891, Legal at $296,254, and Sales at $180,818. Half of Encyclopedia Britannica salaries are above $118,500.
7 employees at Encyclopedia Britannica rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 22 ratings) while 7 employees at Encyclopedia Britannica rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $88k | $88k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $118k | $118k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $191k | $191k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $258k | $258k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $313k | $313k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $350k | $350k | 100th Percentile |
$101,000*
Average Compensation
$118,500*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Encyclopedia Britannica Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Encyclopedia Britannica
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Encyclopedia Britannica across various culture dimensions.
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Encyclopedia Britannica Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Company Social Outings
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Encyclopedia Britannica PTO
Encyclopedia Britannica's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Encyclopedia Britannica's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Encyclopedia Britannica
What is Encyclopedia Britannica address?
Encyclopedia Britannica location is at 325 North LaSalle Street
What is Encyclopedia Britannica eNPS?
The eNPS for Encyclopedia Britannica is 37
What is the salary for Lead Engineer in Encyclopedia Britannica?
Lead Engineer average salary in the US is 133k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in Encyclopedia Britannica?
The average salaries for Engineering in Encyclopedia Britannica is 113k
How many employees work in Encyclopedia Britannica?
Encyclopedia Britannica has 400 employees
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