Elsevier – My experience has been a mix of growth and challenge. I’m proud to work for a global company where I’ve developed meaningful legal skills and gained exposure to international contracting. At the same time, I’ve faced cultural and interpersonal barriers that have made collaboration difficult at | Comparably

Elsevier – My experience has been a mix of growth and challenge. I’m proud to work for a global company where I’ve developed meaningful legal skills and gained exposure to international contracting. At the same time, I’ve faced cultural and interpersonal barriers that have made collaboration difficult at

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My experience has been a mix of growth and challenge. I’m proud to work for a global company where I’ve developed meaningful legal skills and gained exposure to international contracting. At the same time, I’ve faced cultural and interpersonal barriers that have made collaboration difficult at

What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?

I value being part of a globally respected scientific company. It’s also positive that recognition happens through programs like Spotlight and end-of-quarter highlights. Acknowledging peo

What does the leadership team need to get better at?

Leadership should improve empathy, communication, and openness to feedback. I’ve felt treated more like a resource than a person, even when unwell. Ideas to improve contracts are dismissed without real discuss

What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?

There’s tension between departments, especially with sales in Latin America where the tone can be aggressive. I was told I need to earn respect, but in a professional environment, respect should be the starting point. We need more co

Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?

I feel undervalued because the same role and responsibilities are compensated differently depending on region. If I’m doing the same work as peers in the US or Europe, it feels unfair to be paid less simply for being based in Latin Americ

What makes you most happy at work?

What makes me most happy at work is that this is the kind of job I always dreamed of: working for an international company, with flexible hours and home office. I’m learning a lot about international law and negotiation, which is deeply fulfilling both profes

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