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Hachette Book Group Company Culture
Hachette Book Group Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.2/5
Hachette Book Group's Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Professional Development
BGender
B-CEO Rating
C+Environment
C+Manager
C+Hachette Book Group CEO
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies
Michael Pietsch
67 /100
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Diversity at Hachette Book Group
N/A
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Hachette Book Group
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies
B-
Women at Hachette Book Group have rated Manager, Team, and Meetings as the highest categories they have scored
Hachette Book Group 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?"Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
-20
Hachette Book Group employees are -20% more likely to recommend Hachette Book Group as a great place to work
| 32% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 52% | Detractors |
Working at Hachette Book Group
Working at Hachette Book Group is rated below average by 30 employees, across various culture dimensions. Hachette Book Group employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Office Culture and Happiness have the most room for improvement, putting Hachette Book Group’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Hachette Book Group was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Hachette Book Group
C
Overall Company Culture at Hachette Book Group is rated C
Last updated months ago
Bottom
40%
Hachette Book Group ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterHachette Book Group Employee Reviews
Out of 9 Hachette Book Group employee reviews, 38% were positive. The remaining 62% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Hachette Book Group improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 38% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 62% |
Positive Reviews From Hachette Book Group Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?When my team and I succeed together.
- What are some of the best things about your team?experience and sense of team.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?insurance benefits and stock options
Constructive Feedback From Hachette Book Group Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?management that actually attempts to listen to its staff and is present.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I am not listened to despite having decades of proven experience. My reporting problems go ignored or I receive a generic platitude to placate my concern while nothing changes. I don't see any advantage to having accepted more responsibility.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Listen and work with subordinates. attempt to understand a situation and critically examine its effects before blindly proceeding. be willing to admit a mistake and make changes instead of committing to making a mistake step somewhat work.
Hachette Book Group Company Information
Hachette Book Group Mission, Vision & Values
Hachette Book Group Mission & Values
The mission of Hachette Book Group is: To Publish Great Books Well.
| Headquarter | |
|---|---|
| Website | www.hachettebookgroup.com/ |
Hachette Book Group Competitors
Hachette Book Group competitors include Random House and Penguin Group. Hachette Book Group ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Hachette Book Group 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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Hachette Book Group Employees
Hachette Book Group has 876 employees. 30 employees at Hachette Book Group have reviewed Hachette Book Group 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 30 Hachette Book Group employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Hachette Book Group are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Hachette Book Group, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Hachette Book Group are generally satisfied with their team. 30 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Hachette Book Group are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Hachette Book Group believe the environment at Hachette Book Group is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Hachette Book Group is moderate. About 59% of the employees at Hachette Book Group work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Hachette Book Group are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Hachette Book Group - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Hachette Book Group is that the company was prepared on their first day. Hachette Book Group employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Hachette Book Group KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Hachette Book Group's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 Hachette Book Group employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.
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Hachette Book Group CEO & Leadership
Hachette Book Group CEO - Michael Pietsch
67 /100
Hachette Book Group’s CEO Michael Pietsch started in this role in 2006. Michael’s approval rate is just above average, putting Michael in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Michael Pietsch is well regarded by employees for the Professional Development Hachette Book Group offers, and ranks among the Top 25% of CEOs by employees in that category. Michael is most liked by employees with Over 10 Years experience and Female employees. However, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Hachette Book Group’s competitors, Michael Pietsch ranks just above Penguin Group’s CEO Allen Lane. With Michael’s leadership, Hachette Book Group employee respondents are most happy about their Professional Development and Environment. Michael was rated slightly below average for Office Culture.
Hachette Book Group Leadership
The Hachette Book Group Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Michael Pietsch, CFO Tom Maciag, and VP & Executive Editor, Grand Central Publishing; Editorial Director, Wellness Central Diana Baroni
Michael Pietsch CEO / President
Michael Pietsch serves as the CEO / President of Hachette Book Group.
Tom Maciag CFO
Tom Maciag serves as the CFO for Hachette Book Group. Tom started at Hachette Book Group in December of . Tom is based... read more
Diana Baroni VP & Executive Editor, Grand Central Publishing; Editorial Director, Wellness Central
Diana Baroni serves as the VP & Executive Editor, Grand Central Publishing; Editorial Director, Wellness Central for... read more
Elise Solomon VP, Legal Affairs, Hachette Dig Media and Senior Counsel
Elise Solomon serves as the VP, Legal Affairs, Hachette Dig Media and Senior Counsel for Hachette Book Group. Elise... read more
Andrea Shallcross VP and Executive Director of Contracts
Andrea Shallcross serves as the VP and Executive Director of Contracts for Hachette Book Group USA. Andrea started at... read more
Puneet Kukkal VP, Engineering and Operations
Puneet Kukkal serves as the VP, Engineering and Operations for Hachette Book Group. Puneet started at Hachette Book... read more
Billy Clark VP Sales, Retail Analytics, Operations and Clients
Billy Clark serves as the VP Sales, Retail Analytics, Operations and Clients for Hachette Book Group. Billy started at... read more
Alison Lazarus EVP, Group Sales Director
Alison Lazarus serves as the EVP, Group Sales Director for Hachette Book Group. Alison started at Hachette Book Group in... read more
Bob Michel VP and director of Internatinal sales
Bob Michel serves as the VP and director of Internatinal sales for Hachette Book Group. Bob started at Hachette Book... read more
Hachette Book Group Salaries
How much does Hachette Book Group pay?
How much do people at Hachette Book Group get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Hachette Book Group is $113,377, or $54 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,655, or $57 per hour.
At Hachette Book Group, the highest paid job is a Corporate Counsel at $182,455 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $47,129 annually. Average Hachette Book Group salaries by department include: Finance at $86,643, Marketing at $92,372, IT at $97,131, and Business Development at $112,891. Half of Hachette Book Group salaries are above $118,655.
16 employees at Hachette Book Group rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies (based on 54 ratings) while 16 employees at Hachette Book Group rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies (based on 19 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $91k | $91k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $111k | $111k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $166k | $166k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $230k | $230k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $280k | $280k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $294k | $294k | 100th Percentile |
$113,377*
Average Compensation
$118,655*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Hachette Book Group Salaries by City
Hachette Book Group Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Hachette Book Group
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Hachette Book Group across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Hachette Book Group Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
Hachette Book Group PTO
Hachette Book Group's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Hachette Book Group's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Hachette Book Group's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Hachette Book Group Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Hachette Book Group applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Hachette Book Group has a total of 876 employees
1
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (1 out of 1)
- 0% Denied ( out of 1)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 1)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 1)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Hachette Book Group on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Marketing | 50% | |
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Admin | 50% |
Candidates By Location
Portland | 50% | |
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New York City | 50% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Hachette Book Group
Who is the CEO of Hachette Book Group?
Hachette Book Group CEO is Michael Pietsch, their score by employees is 67
What is Hachette Book Group eNPS?
The eNPS for Hachette Book Group is -20
What is the salary for CS Rep in Hachette Book Group?
CS Rep average salary in the US is 47k
What are the salaries in the IT in Hachette Book Group?
The average salaries for IT in Hachette Book Group is 97k
How many employees work in Hachette Book Group?
Hachette Book Group has 876 employees
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