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Q&A With Pearson Employees
Wherever learning flourishes, so do people. Would you like to help education have a lasting effect on people around the world? If so, there’s a place for you here, no matter what your background.
How employees describe working at Pearson
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Colleagues are the best, at least for venting.
My interview process was very unique as the manager was moving quickly to progress for higher, so my experience was great
Review from Sales Dept
Constant reorgs. Now rebranded as “iterative approach” to workf
Communication. Care about employees more.
What it's like to work at Pearson
- Pearson employees generally work 9.2 hrs a day
- Employees at Pearson report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at Pearson have 1 meeting
- 79% of Pearson employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Pearson employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 59% of Pearson employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Pearson employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
- 57% of Pearson employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Pearson Employees
IDX: 25 TOT: 57
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at Pearson?
More intergration of teams
How are layoffs handled in the IT department at Pearson?
It depends greatly on the manager responsible. Some are handled with grace, compassion and professionalism; others are as little as an e-mail directive to meet/call HR.
How challenged are you at Pearson?
I am somewhat challenged.
How's the leadership on the Product team at Pearson plc?
They know what their doing and enable a very collaborative, positive work environment. However, decision making and committing to product changes can be a bit slow and very conservative.
What's the pay like for Product roles at Pearson plc?
About 20% above market average for the twin cities
How much and how often do raises happen at Pearson?
Very rare. Expect a 2% increase and nothing more.
How's the feedback proccess at Pearson?
Receptive but not very actionable.
How's the work pace at Pearson?
Work pace is a rollercoaster. It just depends on that week. It balances out and is nothing that is unmanageable and there is always support from other team members.
What kind of people succeed at Pearson?
The people with better connections. There can be lots of roadblocks regardless of skill. You kind of get grandfathered into the position and pay you started with and can expect a 2% increase each year.
What are the team outings like at Pearson?
Depends on what team you are on. Some teams have better dynamics than others. As a whole the company occasionally plans outings such as volunteer work or field day.
How much diversity is there among employees at Pearson?
Diversity is normal. It’s mostly a trendy younger employee base apartment from leadership.
How's the morale at Pearson?
The morale is normal. Not high or low. I have faith in the company and believe it is a great company to work for but management can be confusing at times.
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining Pearson?
More accurate job description.
What unique perks and benefits does Pearson provide?
Benefits include WFH days and work/life balance solutions available.
What's the pay like for Marketing roles at Pearson?
Pay seems good at first but once your acclimated you begin to learn that your job is more like 3 jobs/titles combined into one. If your a dedicated employee with determination the role will make you feel important but the pay won’t show it.
What's the Marketing team like at Pearson?
The marketing department is vast and segmented. Every segment is different depending on the team involved. In general the department is supportive of each other with common goals.
How's the leadership on the Marketing team at Pearson?
Immediate leadership is very supportive and helpful without micromanaging. However, further leadership seems to be MIA a lot of the time.
What's the vibe like in the Marketing dept at Pearson? How many hours are you working?
The vibe is friendly. People are in and out of meetings caborating and on WFH days the office is a ghost town. Depending what position you hold and where you sit it may be louder or quieter depending on the spectrum of creativity and collaboration going on.
What are you most excited about working at Pearson plc?
Helping students improve their lives through learning
What are your coworkers at Pearson plc like?
Hard-working, intelligent, and committed to education
What do people at Pearson plc think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
He is not a strong leader and hasn't been able to turn the companies financial performance around
How does Pearson plc make decisions around promotions?
It's very political
Does Pearson have any remote positions?
Yes. Half our team is remote. They'd rather keep a strong employee than lose them and not be able to rehire.
How do the current devs on the team act towards new developers that join?
Welcoming
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Should I work at Pearson?
29% of Pearson employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 17% are neutral and 54% would not recommend working at Pearson to their friends.
| 29% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passive |
| 54% | Detractors |
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