"Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is a publishing firm that provides education and learning resources including textbooks, study materials and assessments." read more
HMH Company Culture
HMH Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.9/5
HMH's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Diversity
CRetention
CTeam
COffice Culture
C-eNPS
C-HMH CEO
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies
John J. (Jack) Lynch Jr.
60 /100
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Diversity at HMH
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies
C
Diverse employees at HMH have rated Work Culture, Retention, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Women at HMH
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies
D
Women at HMH have rated Outlook, Environment, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
HMH 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 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
-14
HMH employees are -14% more likely to recommend HMH as a great place to work
| 34% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 18% | Passives |
| 48% | Detractors |
Working at HMH
Working at HMH is rated below average by 82 employees, across various culture dimensions. HMH employees rate Retention highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting HMH’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Boston. See below in detail how working at HMH was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at HMH
C-
Overall Company Culture at HMH is rated C-
Last updated 18 days ago
Bottom
30%
HMH ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
HMH Employee Reviews
Out of 30 HMH employee reviews, 78% were positive. The remaining 22% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping HMH improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 78% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 22% |
Positive Reviews From HMH Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Many meetings are scheduled to boost employee engagement so you have to show up or seem disengaged. They end up wasting time and cause you to fall behind in your impossible workload.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Individual contributors go above and beyond what they’re supported to produc
- What do you like best about the leadership team?They try to embrace AI.
Constructive Feedback From HMH Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Value product development as much as pleasing private equity; hire qualified executives who nstead of over promoted salesmen.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Change the structure for part-time employees. One manager for 300+ people is very ineffective
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Realistic outlook on what the market wants and listen to customers
HMH Company Information
HMH Company Overview
"Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is a publishing firm that provides education and learning resources including textbooks, study materials and assessments."
HMH Mission, Vision & Values
HMH Mission & Values
HMH® is committed to honoring the process of learning, championing new ideas, and emboldening the thinkers and doers of tomorrow.
| Headquarter | 1800 SW 1st Ave, Ste 250 Boston, MA |
|---|---|
| Website | www.hmhco.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1832 |
| Tel | (503) 295-1922 |
| Company Status | Public |
HMH Competitors
HMH competitors include Cambium Learning Group, Simon and Schuster, Education First, and Penguin Random House. HMH ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how HMH 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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HMH Employees
82 employees at HMH have reviewed HMH across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 18 days ago.
Overall, the 82 HMH employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at HMH are not very pleased with their total compensation at HMH, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at HMH are generally satisfied with their team. 82 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. Half of them believe the meetings at HMH are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at HMH believe the environment at HMH is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at HMH is extremely fast. About 56% of the employees at HMH work 8 hours or less, while 12% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at HMH are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
HMH employees generally work 9.3 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at HMH report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
87% of HMH employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
HMH employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
52% of HMH employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining HMH - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining HMH is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. HMH employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% 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.
HMH KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of HMH's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 HMH employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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HMH CEO & Leadership
HMH CEO - John J. (Jack) Lynch Jr.
60 /100
HMH’s CEO John J. (Jack) Lynch Jr. started in this role in 2017. John’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting John in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 20% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Boston. John J. (Jack) Lynch Jr.’s employees rank HMH in the Bottom 40% for Retention, in the Bottom 40% for Team, and in the Bottom 35% for Office Culture. J. (Jack) Lynch Jr. is generally unpopular with HMH employees, but ranks especially low with employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, Male employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to HMH’s competitors, John J. (Jack) Lynch Jr. ranks below both Penguin Random House CEO Markus Dohle and Education First CEO Edward Hult.
HMH Leadership
The HMH Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO John J. (Jack) Lynch Jr., Executive Creative Director Shawn Kelley, and VP, Creative Director Dave Born
John J. (Jack) Lynch Jr. CEO / President
John J. (Jack) Lynch Jr. serves as the CEO / President of HMH.
Shawn Kelley Executive Creative Director
Shawn Kelley serves as the Executive Creative Director of HMH.
Dave Born VP, Creative Director
Dave Born serves as the VP, Creative Director of HMH.
Paula Phillis Vice President
Paula Phillis serves as the Vice President of HMH. Paula started at HMH in Feb of 1985. Paula currently resides in the... read more
Sally Auguston serves as the VP of HMH. Sally started at HMH in Sep of 1996. Sally currently resides in the Portland,... read more
Don Royal rvp
Don Royal serves as the rvp of HMH.
Megan Miller VP / Director of Client Services
Megan Miller serves as the VP / Director of Client Services of HMH. Megan currently resides in the Portland, Oregon... read more
HMH Salaries
How much does HMH pay?
How much do people at HMH get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at HMH is $100,250, or $48 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $124,695, or $59 per hour.
At HMH, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $166,431 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,668 annually. Average HMH salaries by department include: Design at $88,549, Engineering at $112,871, Operations at $73,745, and Customer Support at $63,724. Half of HMH salaries are above $124,695.
36 employees at HMH rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies (based on 104 ratings) while 32 employees at HMH rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies (based on 33 ratings).
Last updated 18 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $64k | $64k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $98k | $98k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $123k | $123k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $178k | $178k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $237k | $237k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $317k | $317k | 100th Percentile |
$100,250*
Average Compensation
$124,695*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
HMH Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at HMH
Diverse employees at HMH score the company 78/100 across various culture categories, placing HMH in the Bottom 45% of companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at HMH across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
HMH PTO
HMH's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. HMH's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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HMH Careers
HMH Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, HMH applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
2
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (2 out of 2)
- 0% Denied ( out of 2)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 2)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 2)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let HMH Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in HMH on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
Boston | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding HMH
What is HMH address?
HMH location is at 1800 SW 1st Ave, Ste 250
Who is the CEO of HMH?
HMH CEO is John J. (Jack) Lynch Jr., their score by employees is 60
What is HMH eNPS?
The eNPS for HMH is -14
What is the salary for Director of Engineering in HMH?
Director of Engineering average salary in the US is 166k
What are the salaries in the Finance in HMH?
The average salaries for Finance in HMH is 97k
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