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Penguin Random House is a company formed from the merger between the book publishers Random House and Penguin Group read more
Penguin Random House Company Culture
Penguin Random House Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.8/5
Penguin Random House's Overall Culture is rated D+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
AGender
BeNPS
C+CEO Rating
COffice Culture
CPenguin Random House CEO
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies
Markus Dohle
67 /100
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Diversity at Penguin Random House
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies
C-
Diverse employees at Penguin Random House have rated Perks And Benefits, Office Culture, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Penguin Random House
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies
B
Women at Penguin Random House have rated Perks And Benefits, Meetings, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Penguin Random House 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?"Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
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Penguin Random House employees are 0% more likely to recommend Penguin Random House as a great place to work
| 38% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 24% | Passives |
| 38% | Detractors |
Working at Penguin Random House
Working at Penguin Random House is rated below average by 94 employees, across various culture dimensions. Penguin Random House employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Team have the most room for improvement, putting Penguin Random House’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Penguin Random House was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Penguin Random House
D+
Overall Company Culture at Penguin Random House is rated D+
Last updated months ago
Bottom
25%
Penguin Random House ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Penguin Random House Employee Reviews
Out of 65 Penguin Random House employee reviews, 61% were positive. The remaining 39% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Penguin Random House improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 61% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 39% |
Positive Reviews From Penguin Random House Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?The creative focus of the work.
- What are some of the best things about your team?They treat me with respect.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?My Health Benefits through Anthem.
Constructive Feedback From Penguin Random House Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?More authentic and inclusive. More diverse leadership.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?gratitude, work balance, support, pay
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?do way more than im supposed to for same wages
Penguin Random House Company Information
Penguin Random House Company Overview
Penguin Random House is a company formed from the merger between the book publishers Random House and Penguin Group
Penguin Random House Mission, Vision & Values
Penguin Random House Mission & Values
Penguin Random House is the international home to nearly 250 editorially and creatively independent publishing imprints. Together, our mission is to foster a universal passion for reading by partnering with authors to help create stories and communicate ideas that inform, entertain, and inspire, and to connect them with readers everywhere.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Penguin Random House
Penguin Random House is committed to expanding our role as a cultural institution that serves society beyond the books we publish and investments we make in new ideas, creativity, and diverse voices, through our charitable donations and our leadership of numerous campaigns and initiatives worldwide that promote literacy and reading culture, support freedom of expression, and reflect our belief in the power of books to connect and change lives. Through this belief and commitment, we embrace the values of employees, authors and business partners and our responsibility to protect our local and global environments and strengthen our organizational sustainability.
| Headquarter | M4P 2Y3 Canada |
|---|---|
| Website | www.penguinrandomhouse.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2013 |
| Tel | (416) 925-2249 |
Penguin Random House Competitors
Penguin Random House competitors include Simon and Schuster and HMH. Penguin Random House ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Penguin Random House 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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Penguin Random House Employees
94 employees at Penguin Random House have reviewed Penguin Random House 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 94 Penguin Random House employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Penguin Random House are not very pleased with their total compensation at Penguin Random House, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Penguin Random House are not very pleased with their team. 94 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Penguin Random House are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Penguin Random House believe the environment at Penguin Random House is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Penguin Random House is moderate. About 66% of the employees at Penguin Random House work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Penguin Random House are generally 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
Penguin Random House employees generally work 8.8 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Penguin Random House report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Penguin Random House have 0 meetings
Meetings
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61% of Penguin Random House employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
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60% of Penguin Random House employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Penguin Random House employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
53% of Penguin Random House employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Penguin Random House - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Penguin Random House is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Penguin Random House employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 25% 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 Random House KPIs and OKRs
At Penguin Random House 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Penguin Random House's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 Penguin Random House employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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Penguin Random House CEO & Leadership
Penguin Random House CEO - Markus Dohle
67 /100
Markus’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Markus in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Markus Dohle’s employees rank Penguin Random House in the Top 10% for Perks And Benefits, in the Bottom 45% for Office Culture, and in the Bottom 40% for Compensation. Dohle is generally unpopular with Penguin Random House employees, but ranks especially low with Asian or Pacific Islander employees, and by Male employees and employees in the IT department. However, Female employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Penguin Random House’s competitors, Markus Dohle ranks below Simon and Schuster CEO Carolyn Reidy.
Penguin Random House Leadership
The Penguin Random House Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Markus Dohle, Vice President, Director of Wholesale and Key Accounts Weyenberg Trish, and SVP Information Technologies Christopher Hart
Markus Dohle CEO / President
Markus Dohle serves as the CEO / President of Penguin Random House.
Weyenberg Trish Vice President, Director of Wholesale and Key Accounts
Weyenberg Trish serves as the Vice President, Director of Wholesale and Key Accounts of Penguin Random House. Weyenberg... read more
Christopher Hart SVP Information Technologies
Christopher Hart serves as the SVP Information Technologies of Penguin Random House.
Kirk Bleemer VP, Production Strategy, Operations, and Vendor Management
Kirk Bleemer serves as the VP, Production Strategy, Operations, and Vendor Management of Penguin Random House. Kirk... read more
Brendan Cahill VP PRH Labs
Brendan Cahill serves as the VP PRH Labs of Penguin Random House. Brendan started at Penguin Random House in January of... read more
Amanda Close SVP, Digital Marketplace Development
Amanda Close serves as the SVP, Digital Marketplace Development of Penguin Random House. Amanda started at Penguin... read more
Brian Crookston VP Accounting & Reporting
Brian Crookston serves as the VP Accounting & Reporting of Penguin Random House. Brian started at Penguin Random House... read more
Erica Curtis VP, Director, Marketing Strategy, Campaigns and Analytics
Erica Curtis serves as the VP, Director, Marketing Strategy, Campaigns and Analytics of Penguin Random House. Erica... read more
Annette Danek-Akey SVP Fulfillment
Annette Danek-Akey serves as the SVP Fulfillment of Penguin Random House. Annette started at Penguin Random House in... read more
Penguin Random House Salaries
How much does Penguin Random House pay?
How much do people at Penguin Random House get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Penguin Random House is $129,805, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $129,270, or $62 per hour.
At Penguin Random House, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $225,521 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,877 annually. Average Penguin Random House salaries by department include: Legal at $160,438, Design at $126,408, Business Development at $160,378, and HR at $124,283. Half of Penguin Random House salaries are above $129,270.
44 employees at Penguin Random House rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies (based on 136 ratings) while 42 employees at Penguin Random House rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies (based on 47 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Penguin Random House employees include job titles like Jr Developer, Designer, Marketing Manager, and Social Media Manager. Comparably data has a total of 5 salary records from Penguin Random House employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $73k | $73k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $101k | $101k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $123k | $123k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $185k | $185k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $240k | $240k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $268k | $268k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $299k | $299k | 100th Percentile |
$129,805*
Average Compensation
$129,270*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Penguin Random House Salaries by City
Penguin Random House Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Penguin Random House
Diverse employees at Penguin Random House score the company 60/100 across various culture categories, placing Penguin Random House in the Bottom 30% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Penguin Random House across various culture dimensions.
Books shape the culture of society. They inspire TV shows, films, stage shows, podcasts and more. Yet too often culture is shaped by people who come from a narrow section of society. That needs to change.,,Over the last few years we've worked hard to create a more inclusive and representative publishing industry. We have found new ways to break down barriers, both for authors and for future publishers - but we still have more to do.
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Penguin Random House Perks & Benefits
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
Penguin Random House PTO
Penguin Random House's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Penguin Random House's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Penguin Random House's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Penguin Random House Careers
Penguin Random House Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Penguin Random House applied for 6 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 83% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Penguin Random House unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
6
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 83% Granted (5 out of 6)
- 0% Denied ( out of 6)
- 17% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 6)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 6)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Penguin Random House on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 47% | |
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Design | 20% | |
Engineering | 13% | |
Sales | 13% | |
Finance | 7% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 13% | |
|---|---|---|
Greeley | 7% | |
Pasadena | 7% | |
Trenton | 7% | |
Sunnyvale | 7% | |
Other | 60% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Penguin Random House
Who is the CEO of Penguin Random House?
Penguin Random House CEO is Markus Dohle, their score by employees is 67
What is the salary for Content Manager in Penguin Random House?
Content Manager average salary in the US is 85k
What are the salaries in the Admin in Penguin Random House?
The average salaries for Admin in Penguin Random House is 61k
Who are Penguin Random House competitors?
Penguin Random House main competitors are Simon and Schuster, HMH
What are the benefits at Penguin Random House?
Penguin Random House perks and benefits are 401K / Retirement Plan
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