Cengage reviews

2.9

31% would recommend to a friend

(2,405 total reviews)
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Michael Hansen

39% approve of CEO

24% positive business outlook

Cengage has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 2,405 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Cengage employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews
1.0
Apr 7, 2025
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Pros

The people. That's it. Mid-level managers are lower are all great people.

Cons

They chew you up and spit you out. Everything is being outsourced to India. You have to train the people that are going to take your job. Raises don't keep up with inflation. If you take medical leave, you will likely be fired a few months after you return. 'Best Workplace' was bought and paid for, just like the 5 star reviews on here. This is a toxic workplace. Full stop.

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Cengage Response
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Thank you for leaving a review. It’s true, we’ve recently been through a significant transformation, and – as part of our culture of continuous improvement - we will continue to look for ways to evolve our business to best meet the needs of our customers. While this has meant we have had to make difficult decisions about teams and individuals, I believe that this evolution in the way we work will eliminate many of the complexities and challenges our business faces and strengthen our business overall. Regarding the "Best Places to Work" list, the Glassdoor recognition is completely based on reviews posted on our company page, as Glassdoor explains here: https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/glassdoor-announces-awards-criteria-for-the-best-places-to-work/. This list is based on employee feedback, which is the driving reason why I see it as a valued recognition when we have been included on the list in prior years. To clarify, it is not ‘winning’ this recognition that I see as the value of Glassdoor, it is the opportunity to her candid feedback from employees. This is a key pillar of our culture. Best, Michael Hansen, CEO
2.0
Apr 4, 2025

Reservations

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The company offers many benefits. Colleagues are great to work with.

Cons

Leadership is not transparent with their plans. Not a lot of room for career advancement.

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