Cengage reviews

2.8

29% would recommend to a friend

(2,413 total reviews)
avatar

Michael Hansen

36% approve of CEO

23% positive business outlook

Cengage has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,413 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Cengage employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews
4.0
Mar 1, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

New management teams are focused on building a transparent, supportive, family-style work culture to foster success. I applaud the level of transparency among departments and the willingness to work together to achieve goals. Great personal and professional development opportunities. Company is good at recognizing talent, and promoting from within. Every position is considered a stepping stone to something better. If you want to take on more responsibility and stand out, all you have to do is ask. Company is not just money hungry, we really do care about improving the student experience and improving education around the world.

Cons

The company pays on average less than its competitors and salary increases are hard to get without providing a competitive offer, even when raises are well deserved. Several recent internal reorgs have created a feeling of insecurity towards job retention. You may find yourself with more responsibilities than you signed on for and lacking adequate compensation.

5.0
Aug 22, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Since day one, I was warmly welcomed into the company. The opportunities for professional growth and career advancement seem plentiful. I left a competing company because the culture turned for the worst. The culture here is amazing. There is a ton of transparency and communication from our leadership team.

Cons

We have recently emerged from bankruptcy and I think some people are still feeling a little skittish about it.

4.0
Aug 20, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Company values are clearly stated, excellent internal resources for professional and career development, excellent benefits. Regular town hall meetings keep strategy progress aligned.

Cons

Dynamic time for change and growth means workload is challenging. Distributed teams means having availability across global time zones.

Viewing 2146 - 2148 of 2,413 Reviews

Glassdoor has 2,611 Cengage reviews submitted anonymously by Cengage employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if Cengage is right for you.