Elsevier Company Culture
Elsevier Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A+
4.9/5
Awards
Elsevier CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Kumsal Bayazit
91 /100
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Mission, Vision, & Values
Elsevier is a global leader in advanced information and decision support for science and healthcare. We believe that by working together with the communities we serve, we can shape human progress to go further, happen faster, and benefit all.
Elsevier Culture At a Glance
Elsevier has 9700 employees in 18 locations. 3256 employees at Elsevier have reviewed Elsevier across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 months ago.
Overall, the 3256 Elsevier employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Elsevier are pleased with their total compensation at Elsevier, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Elsevier are extremely happy with their team. 3256 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Elsevier are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Elsevier believe the environment at Elsevier is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Elsevier is comfortably fast. About 73% of the employees at Elsevier work 8 hours or less, while 1% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Elsevier are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Elsevier News
LeapSpace is now live!
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Ok, what's LeapSpace? It is a research-grade AI workspace built on trusted science. It combines multi-model responsible AI with transparency and trust markers, plus enterprise-grade privacy and security.
It draws on Scopus (100+ million records from 7,000+ publishers) and 18+ million peer-reviewed articles and books. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bcMPaq
Hear Adrian Raudaschl, Senior Product Director, discuss the development philosophy.
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A new model ofhigher education is emerging. One where universities work locally for the global pursuit of shared futures, co-creating knowledge and solutions as a trusted source of truth and fairness.
Read more about the 4th Generation University approach: http://spkl.io/6048AUyfM
What if universities could turn local challenges into global change?
Discover the power of the 4th Gen University
3 Ways to Reduce Healthcare Costs in America
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Forbes gathers perspectives from health leaders on alignment, transparency, and responsible tech to reduce healthcare costs.
It includes a contribution from Elsevier's Jan Herzhoff on why clinician trust in AI requires evidence-based tools, regular evaluation, and transparent traceability.
Full story: http://spkl.io/6044AUPiG
Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Join us in honoring the incredible life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Together, we can help build a future defined by equality, justice, and peace.
The strength of Dr. King's dream lies in our collective power to make it real. This Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, let's come together to foster inclusion, support one another, and take steps – big and small – that create lasting impact. Together, we can turn hope into action.
Elsevier Foundation: Two Decades of Impact
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From championing equitable healthcare to tackling climatechange, we are fueling innovation where it matters most.
We're so proud to work with partners who are making real impact in their communities!
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Elsevier employees generally work 8.6 hrs a day
Work Hours
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Employees at Elsevier report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
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97% of Elsevier employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
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Elsevier employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
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91% of Elsevier employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
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Elsevier employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
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97% of Elsevier employees call their work environment positive
Environment
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Anonymous Q&A with Elsevier EmployeesMost Recent Q&A
What's the office layout like at Elsevier?
Depends on your location - open, offices for people managers, Directors and plenty of meeting rooms.
What's the office vibe like at Elsevier?
Response from Elsevier5 years agoRespectful and friendly.
Great atmosphere and people.
Why work for Elsevier?
Response from Elsevier5 years agoThe question is why aren't you working at Elsevier? The purposeful work that we do is the first reason. We help researchers, medical personnels and engineers tackle the biggest challenges facing humankind.
Meaningful work - science, healthcare, research and technology.
Does Elsevier have a volunteer program?
Response from Elsevier5 years agoYes, and we are encouraged to participate. We also have some free days dedicated to volunteering.
Yes and you get 2 free days in a year for volunteer work and another 2 days for charitable work
What are you most excited about working at Elsevier?
Response from Elsevier5 years agoThe challenging work, the people, the connections, visiting various locations, diversity and inclusion, wellness efforts and the benefits
The people. The work. The culture. The environment. The purpose. The benefits. The value.
What's the office layout like at Elsevier?
Depends on your location - open, offices for people managers, Directors and plenty of meeting rooms.
What's the office vibe like at Elsevier?
Response from Elsevier
5 years ago
Respectful and friendly.
Great atmosphere and people.
Why work for Elsevier?
Response from Elsevier
5 years ago
The question is why aren't you working at Elsevier? The purposeful work that we do is the first reason. We help researchers, medical personnels and engineers tackle the biggest challenges facing humankind.
Meaningful work - science, healthcare, research and technology.
Does Elsevier have a volunteer program?
Response from Elsevier
5 years ago
Yes, and we are encouraged to participate. We also have some free days dedicated to volunteering.
Yes and you get 2 free days in a year for volunteer work and another 2 days for charitable work
What are you most excited about working at Elsevier?
Response from Elsevier
5 years ago
The challenging work, the people, the connections, visiting various locations, diversity and inclusion, wellness efforts and the benefits
The people. The work. The culture. The environment. The purpose. The benefits. The value.
H1B Visa
In 2019, Elsevier applied for 30 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Elsevier has a total of 9700 employees
30
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (30 out of 30)
- 0% Denied ( out of 30)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 30)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 30)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Gender Score How positively women rate their overall experience at Elsevier
Elsevier currently ranks in the Top 5% of similarly sized companies on Comparably
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Diversity Score How positively minorities rate their overall experience at Elsevier
Elsevier currently ranks in the Top 5% of similarly sized companies on Comparably
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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 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
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eNPS Score
| 72% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 22% | Passives |
| 6% | Detractors |
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Perks & Benefits
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- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
- Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Office Perks
- Free Food
- Company Social Outings
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
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