Editorial - Anonymous employee HarperCollins Employee Review

1.0
Jun 27, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

-unlike some publishers, they do at least promote internally, though the process and requirements are extremely unclear -they let their assistants acquire -very good author portal and other author services -very organized managing editorial

Cons

-there are legitimate psychopaths working there and it is a serious morale issue -really toxic and gossipy culture -managers play favorites based on arbitrary judgments -no integrity -lowest starting salaries of any publisher -no concern for the wellbeing of junior employees -overly corporate draconian atmosphere -HR is useless -pay huge bloated salaries to people who do nothing and never come to work and then won't give raises to the people who do the bulk of the work

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5.0
Mar 20, 2026
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Pros

- great people to work with - wonderful opportunity to get your foot in the door for those early in their careers - good benefits - remote options

Cons

- annual raises are usually the bare minimum - lots of restructuring among teams and departments

5.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

Free books, great team and a fun environment

Cons

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