Employee Reviews
(Winged ratings measure job satisfaction on scale of 1 to 5)
Anonymous shared this review of Elsevier, United States on Oct 21st, 2022
"There is a strong gender balance expectation at Elsevier, as well as flexible-work expectations for working parents. "
Are women & men treated equally?
"Yes"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"Yes"
One thing Elsevier can improve?
"Improve my compensation"
Level of Flexibility
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5
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Hours, Culture, Policies
Is paid parental leave offered, and if so, how much?
"No / Unsure"
Would you recommend Elsevier to other women?
"Yes"
How supportive is your manager?
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5
Which benefits are offered?
Parental leave, Pension, Childcare, Health care
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Anonymous shared this review of Elsevier, United Kingdom on Aug 24th, 2022
"This company is diverse with an amazing female CEO. I started my tech career here and had a voice from the start. Promotions are there for women. The work-life balance is fantastic, making it easy to manage family life and work with very little stress. This was huge for me when changing careers and companies. Your career is in your hands and managers are there to really help you meet your goals. You can go as far as you want."
Are women & men treated equally?
"Yes"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"Yes"
One thing Elsevier can improve?
"Improve my compensation"
Position or Department
Software Engineer
Level of Flexibility
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"Lots of flexibility with working. The company has conducted regular employee surveys and are listening. Remote and hybrid working are here to stay. Productivity is important, but how you go about being productive is up to you. I’m always able to make the school run and split my hours up when needed, as long as I don’t miss meetings and get my work done. Obviously this can vary by team based on manager. But the company also has a flexible working policy to enable you to formalise a flexible working pattern."
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Hours, Culture, Policies
Is paid parental leave offered, and if so, how much?
"Yes"
39 Weeks Paid | 13 Weeks Unpaid
"The initial weeks reported is for shared parental leave. Pay and number of weeks differs and is offset my any maternity leave and/or paternity leave. This is for both birth and adoption.
Maternity leave is up to 52 weeks with 39 weeks of pay at statutory maternity pay (SMP). If you have been with the company for a year, then it’s full base pay for 22 weeks and then SMP.
Paternity leave is up to 2 weeks at the statutory rate. If you you’ve been with the company for a year or more, then it’s full pay.
Additionally, whilst your child is under 18, you can request parental leave to care for them at any time. However, this is unpaid leave. "
Would you recommend Elsevier to other women?
"Yes"
How supportive is your manager?
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5
Which benefits are offered?
Parental leave, Health care, Pension
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Anonymous shared this review of Elsevier, United Kingdom on Jul 16th, 2021
"Publishing is a very female-driven industry, but in the group I was in, I found that the leadership positions were mostly held by men, and that often hiring of external (male) candidates resulted in large inequities in pay bands within a job role. That being said, Elsevier have an excellent Women’s Network that do a lot to boost visibility within the organisation. "
Are women & men treated equally?
"No"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"Yes"
One thing Elsevier can improve?
"Improve my compensation"
Recent Bonus
$0
Level of Flexibility
1
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5
Is paid parental leave offered, and if so, how much?
"Yes"
36 Weeks Paid | 24 Weeks Unpaid
"The UK has a strong parental policy and Elsevier’a policy is in line with the average company"
Would you recommend Elsevier to other women?
"Yes"
How supportive is your manager?
1
2
3
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5
Which benefits are offered?
Parental leave, Pension, Health care
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Anonymous shared this review of Elsevier, United Kingdom on Jun 4th, 2021
"It's a great organization for women. They place great importance on wellness and wellbeing. There's a special female leadership program for aspiring women. It's also a family friendly organization with flexi working and a great culture. There's voucher program to help with childcare in the UK, not sure of other locations. The ability to work from home while you're provided all the necessary equipments does it for me and others."
Are women & men treated equally?
"Yes"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"Yes"
One thing Elsevier can improve?
"Not much; it's a great place to work"
Level of Flexibility
1
2
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4
5
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Culture
Is paid parental leave offered, and if so, how much?
"Yes"
52 Weeks Paid | 0 Weeks Unpaid
Would you recommend Elsevier to other women?
"Yes"
How supportive is your manager?
1
2
3
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5
Which benefits are offered?
Parental leave, Pension, Childcare, Health care
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Anonymous shared this review of Elsevier, United States on Jun 1st, 2021
"It's a dying business model on a downward trend. The new CEO was brought in to fix this but unless the entire board gets replaced, I don't see much hope. "
Are women & men treated equally?
"No"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"Yes"
One thing Elsevier can improve?
"Improve my compensation"
Level of Flexibility
1
2
3
4
5
Is paid parental leave offered, and if so, how much?
"No / Unsure"
Would you recommend Elsevier to other women?
"No"
How supportive is your manager?
1
2
3
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5
Which benefits are offered?
Pension, Health care
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Anonymous shared this review of Elsevier, India on May 28th, 2021
"It's a great place to grow your career and do meaningful work - all while being able to maintain a work-life balance and be respected."
Are women & men treated equally?
"Yes"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"Yes"
One thing Elsevier can improve?
"Not much; it's a great place to work"
Level of Flexibility
1
2
3
4
5
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Hours, Culture, Policies
Is paid parental leave offered, and if so, how much?
"No / Unsure"
Would you recommend Elsevier to other women?
"Yes"
How supportive is your manager?
1
2
3
4
5
Which benefits are offered?
Parental leave, Fertility, Pension, Childcare, Health care
Want to submit a response?
Anonymous shared this review of Elsevier, United States on Apr 15th, 2021
"This Company truly cares about their employees' wellness and work-life balance, as well as their opinion. There always is some kid of an opinion survey almost every week. Each employee's voice is heard. There is also a weekly OfficeVibe survey which provides constant feedback and pulse for the team and is reviewed/responded to by ALL levels of leadership. "
Are women & men treated equally?
"Yes"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"Yes"
One thing Elsevier can improve?
"Improve my compensation"
Recent Salary
$100k-$150k
Recent Bonus
$0-$10k
Level of Flexibility
1
2
3
4
5
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Hours, Culture, Policies
Is paid parental leave offered, and if so, how much?
"No / Unsure"
Would you recommend Elsevier to other women?
"Yes"
How supportive is your manager?
1
2
3
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5
Which benefits are offered?
Parental leave, Pension, Childcare, Health care
Want to submit a response?
Anonymous shared this review of Elsevier, United Kingdom on Aug 25th, 2020
"Having a female CEO makes us a female-friendly organization. Full flexi-work enables us to create time for ourselves, family and work. Work life balance is at the forefront at Elsevier. Benefits are female friendly as well. Female leadership training is a key initiative at Elsevier. The ability to work from anywhere in the world is a bonus too. It's an environment where great and meaningful work are rewarded regardless of your gender. "
Are women & men treated equally?
"Yes"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"Yes"
One thing Elsevier can improve?
"Not much; it's a great place to work"
Level of Flexibility
1
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4
5
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Hours, Culture, Policies
Is paid parental leave offered, and if so, how much?
"Yes"
52 Weeks Paid | 0 Weeks Unpaid
Would you recommend Elsevier to other women?
"Yes"
How supportive is your manager?
1
2
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4
5
Which benefits are offered?
Parental leave, Pension, Childcare, Health care
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Anonymous shared this review of Elsevier, United Kingdom on Aug 25th, 2020
"Female leadership training is now in focus in the company. It's a great place for you if you have children and cherish the opportunity to work from anywhere in the world. Wellness and wellbeing are at the forefront. Benefits are great too for all, especially women. "
Are women & men treated equally?
"No"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"Yes"
One thing Elsevier can improve?
"Not much; it's a great place to work"
Position or Department
Director, Human Resources
Recent Salary
$80k-$100k
Recent Bonus
$0-$10k
Level of Flexibility
1
2
3
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5
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Culture
Is paid parental leave offered, and if so, how much?
"Yes"
52 Weeks Paid | 0 Weeks Unpaid
Would you recommend Elsevier to other women?
"Yes"
How supportive is your manager?
1
2
3
4
5
Which benefits are offered?
Parental leave, Pension, Childcare, Health care
Want to submit a response?
Anonymous shared this review of Elsevier, United States on May 26th, 2020
"Elsevier has a pay gender gap of 37% in the UK - more than twice the industry average. In the UK, it is mandatory to report such numbers. The leadership team knows how to "talk the talk" but they don't walk the walk. They don't seem to truly believe in the role of inclusion and diversity on improving the bottom line - they think it's just the latest HR fad. They're one of the worse companies as far as inclusion and gender equity is concerned. "
Are women & men treated equally?
"No"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"Not sure"
One thing Elsevier can improve?
"Promote more women into leadership positions"
Level of Flexibility
1
2
3
4
5
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Hours, Policies
Is paid parental leave offered, and if so, how much?
"No / Unsure"
Would you recommend Elsevier to other women?
"No"
How supportive is your manager?
1
2
3
4
5
Which benefits are offered?
Parental leave, Pension, Health care
Want to submit a response?
Anonymous shared this review of Elsevier on Jul 6th, 2018
"Unfair practices, bosses can be unprofessional, politics rule the day"
Are women & men treated equally?
"No"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"No"
One thing Elsevier can improve?
"Improve work-life balance and policies (e.g. flex-time, limit face time)"
Recent Bonus
$10k-$20k
Level of Flexibility
1
2
3
4
5
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Culture
Did you take Maternity leave?
"No"
Would you recommend Elsevier to other women?
"No"
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Anonymous shared this review of Elsevier on May 11th, 2018
"Don't do it, you will find it frustrating and they aren't putting any real effort into addressing gender imbalance, only token initiatives. "
Are women & men treated equally?
"No"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"No"
One thing Elsevier can improve?
"Promote more women into leadership positions"
Recent Salary
$25k-$50k
Recent Bonus
$0
Level of Flexibility
1
2
3
4
5
Did you take Maternity leave?
"No"
Would you recommend Elsevier to other women?
"No"
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Anonymous shared this review of Elsevier on Nov 7th, 2016
"Make sure you see women in leadership positions in your specaility area - not just overall and ask early on for a true sponsor. Triangulate your efforts."
Are women & men treated equally?
"No"
One thing Elsevier can improve?
"Promote more women into leadership positions"
Recent Salary
$100k-$150k
Recent Bonus
>$100k
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Culture, Hours
Did you take Maternity leave?
"No"
Would you recommend Elsevier to other women?
"Maybe"
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Anonymous shared this review of Elsevier on Mar 21st, 2016
"Lots of women, pretty cheap policies that prioritize the bottom line over worker happiness.
Maternity leave is a joke -- it's whatever you can cobble together from short term disability and vacation/sick days."
Are women & men treated equally?
"Yes"
Position or Department
Scientific Editor
Recent Salary
$50k-$80k
Recent Bonus
$0-$10k
Did you take Maternity leave?
"Yes"
9 Weeks Paid | 2 Weeks Unpaid
Would you recommend Elsevier to other women?
"Yes"
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