Cengage reviews

2.8

30% would recommend to a friend

(2,405 total reviews)
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Michael Hansen

38% approve of CEO

23% positive business outlook

Cengage has an employee rating of 2.8 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 25% below average for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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3.0
Sep 11, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

-good salary -some progression -good products -relaxed atmosphere but hard working

Cons

-not quick in changing procedures -not quick in digital revolution

2.0
Jul 23, 2012

Stratified dinosaur of a company

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Pros

Good work/life balance and telecommuting policies

Cons

Corporate structure is broken up into powerful silos of publishing groups who won't change and a new technology area who don't know how to get them to change, so they just build products the company doesn't need. Very poor advancement prospects The same incompetents get all the projects, despite history of failure and incomplete launches Poor recognition Lower end salaries (publishing industry is low across the board) Lip service payed to opportunities and change, but no actual corporate priority given.

1.0
Jul 11, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

They have an extensive book bag. They have a long history in publishing with some of their trademarks.

Cons

Way too much emphasis placed on micromanaging the reps. DM's were not kept in check and they didn't know the products/technologies. Their digital vision is all over the place and they are not honest with their sales reps about the viability of those products so you feel like you are constantly lying to your customers. Culture is one of paranoia. Relationships are sought for gain and no one seems to really want the best for each other.

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