Bad Experience - Content Development Specialist Elsevier Employee Review

1.0
4 Sept 2024
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Pros

There are no pros that come to mind.

Cons

Narcissistic leadership. Indian Managers hires sycophants from their home state to tip the balance in their favour. Work hours are insane and there have been complaints about workload globally. It doesn't end well for whistleblowers. Sycophants are promoted and hardworking employees are left behind. This company is always hiring for CDS and EPM for the same reason. There is no work life balance.

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Elsevier Response
1y
Thank you for leaving your review. We’re sorry your experience hasn’t reflected our values of inclusivity, fairness, and respect in the workplace. We’re actively working to build an environment where employees feel valued and supported, regardless of background or location, and we are committed to ensuring that all employees experience equitable growth opportunities. The concerns you raised around workload and work-life balance would have been prioritized through ongoing initiatives to improve resourcing and wellness support across teams. Your input when you worked here would have been vital to making the required improvements, as we encourage open dialogue at all levels, including anonymous feedback channels, to create a culture where everyone feels heard. If you’d like to discuss this further, please contact our HR team confidentially or email us at -elseviergdrev@elsevier.com to provide more information.

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