Pearson Claimed Company

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to add life to a lifetime of learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That’s why our c.20,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world’s leading learning company, serving customers in nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. For us, learning isn’t just what we do. It’s who we are. Visit us at pearsonplc.com read more

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TOTAL RATINGS: 4559

CEO: Omar Abbosh

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Joining Pearson - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Pearson is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Pearson employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 43% 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.

Answer	Percent
Yes	86%
No	14%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	33%
Prepared	17%
Somewhat Prepared	17%
Unprepared	16%
Very Unprepared	17%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	43%
No	57%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at Pearson are rated a C-. At Pearson most employees said they received feedback once a quarter or once a year. 50% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at Pearson.

Answer	Percent
Every week	14%
Once a month	8%
Once a quarter	32%
Once a year	25%
Never	21%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	11%
No	89%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 71% of men and 50% of women at Pearson said they negotiated their salaries. On average, Pearson employees earn $118,457. Learn More about Salaries at Pearson.

Average Salaries at Pearson by Department

$147k

Engineering

$93k

Product

$99k

Design

$68k

Marketing

$222k

Operations

$113k

Finance

$53k

Communications

$111k

$94k

Sales

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined Pearson, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At Pearson the most common answer selected by employees is eat lunch at their desk. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at Pearson, many employees say it’s because of the comp & benefits.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	8%
Comp & Benefits	50%
Co-Workers	25%
Comfort & Familiarity	17%
Career Advancement Opportunities	0%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	25%
1 hour	25%
45 minutes	8%
30 minutes	17%
I eat at my desk	25%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	6%
Once a week	19%
Once a month	25%
Once a quarter	19%
Never	31%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

39% of employees feel as though Pearson is beneficial to their continuous career growth, and 29% said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at Pearson.

Answer	Percent
Yes	29%
No	71%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	39%
No	61%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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