Penguin Group (USA) publishes adult and children trade books in print and online editions. read more
Penguin Group Company Culture
Penguin Group Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.8/5
Penguin Group's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Professional Development
A+Team
AOffice Culture
BPerks & Benefits
BRetention
BPenguin Group CEO
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Allen Lane
57 /100
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Diversity at Penguin Group
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Recommend to a Friend?
-33
Penguin Group employees are -33% more likely to recommend Penguin Group as a great place to work
| 0% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 67% | Passives |
| 33% | Detractors |
Working at Penguin Group
Working at Penguin Group is rated average by 3 employees, across various culture dimensions. Penguin Group employees are most satisfied about Professional Development, Team, and Office Culture categories, putting Penguin Group’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Penguin Group was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Penguin Group
B
Overall Company Culture at Penguin Group is rated B
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Penguin Group ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Penguin Group Company Overview
Penguin Group (USA) publishes adult and children trade books in print and online editions.
| Headquarter | New York City, NY United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | us.penguingroup.com |
| Tel | 212-366-2687 |
Penguin Group Competitors
Penguin Group competitors include Simon and Schuster, Hachette Book Group, Workman Publishing, and Penguin Random House. Penguin Group ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Penguin Group compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Penguin Group Employees
3 employees at Penguin Group have reviewed Penguin 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 3 Penguin Group employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Penguin Group are not very pleased with their total compensation at Penguin Group, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Penguin Group are pleased with their team. 3 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Penguin Group are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Penguin Group believe the environment at Penguin Group is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Penguin Group is bureaucratic. About 100% of the employees at Penguin Group work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Penguin Group are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Penguin Group - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in New York about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. New York employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% 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.
Penguin Group KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Penguin Group's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Penguin Group employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Penguin Group CEO & Leadership
Penguin Group CEO - Allen Lane
57 /100
Allen’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Allen in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 15% compared to CEOs of all other companies in New York. Allen Lane’s employees rank Penguin Group in the Top 5% for Professional Development, in the Top 10% for Team, and in the Top 25% for Office Culture.
Penguin Group Leadership
The Penguin Group Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Allen Lane, VP/Dir whse operations Dave Carhart, and VP Publicity and Marketing Lisa Johnson
Allen Lane CEO / President
Allen Lane serves as the CEO / President of Penguin Group.
Dave Carhart VP/Dir whse operations
Dave Carhart serves as the VP/Dir whse operations of Penguin Group.
Lisa Johnson VP Publicity and Marketing
Lisa Johnson serves as the VP Publicity and Marketing of Penguin Group.
Jill Schwartzman Executive Editor, Dutton
Jill Schwartzman serves as the Executive Editor, Dutton of Penguin Group USA. Jill started at Penguin Group USA in... read more
Virginia Anson vp/director of manufacturing
Virginia Anson serves as the vp/director of manufacturing of Penguin Group.
Jim Crofton CFO
Jim Crofton serves as the CFO of Penguin Group.
Tony Laurino Chief Financial Officer
Tony Laurino serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Penguin Group.
Deborah Kaplan executive art director
Deborah Kaplan serves as the executive art director of Penguin Group.
Francesca Corea Executive Director - Gift, Gourmet & Toy Sales
Francesca Corea serves as the Executive Director - Gift, Gourmet & Toy Sales of Penguin Group.
Penguin Group Salaries
How much does Penguin Group pay?
How much do people at Penguin Group get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Penguin Group is $121,204, or $58 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $112,323, or $54 per hour.
At Penguin Group, the highest paid job is a Corporate Counsel at $245,480 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,754 annually. Average Penguin Group salaries by department include: Legal at $130,349, Design at $124,626, HR at $168,685, and Product at $159,801. Half of Penguin Group salaries are above $112,323.
3 employees at Penguin Group rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings) while 3 employees at Penguin Group rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 4 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $64k | $64k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $88k | $88k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $110k | $110k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $176k | $176k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $240k | $240k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $273k | $273k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $306k | $306k | 100th Percentile |
$121,204*
Average Compensation
$112,323*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Penguin Group Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Penguin Group
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Penguin Group across various culture dimensions.
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Penguin Group Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Penguin Group PTO
Penguin Group's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Penguin Group's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Penguin Group
Who is the CEO of Penguin Group?
Penguin Group CEO is Allen Lane, their score by employees is 57
What is Penguin Group eNPS?
The eNPS for Penguin Group is -33
What is the salary for Web/Visual Designer in Penguin Group?
Web/Visual Designer average salary in the US is 67k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Penguin Group?
The average salaries for Customer Support in Penguin Group is 84k
Who are Penguin Group competitors?
Penguin Group main competitors are Simon and Schuster, Hachette Book Group, Workman Publishing, Penguin Random House
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