It's a Mean Girls club - Anonymous employee HarperCollins Employee Review

2.0
Mar 31, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Pro: People who love books think it's a cool job Pro: Free books Pro: As a book lover, it was fulfilling to work in a passionate industry

Cons

Con: If you're not in the "in" crowd there will be no support for your ideas, opportunities to advance, or sometimes even friendliness towards you Con: Gatekeeping at every turn that prevents good work Con: Culture of meanness and strict hierarchy

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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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