Company struggling to make digital transition; many employees lost in middle roles - Anonymous employee Pearson Employee Review

2.0
Jan 18, 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

There are a lot of very smart and dedicated people here. With the right boss, you can have complete flex time in many roles. Company is not watching when you clock in/out so long as work is done. Salaries are competitive.

Cons

Unfortunately the multiple rounds of layoffs and general decline in morale over past few years have caused some of the brightest to leave. Those who are left are struggling with increased workload and many are overworked to point of apathy. The digital transformation is extremely slow; Pearson is behind the curve and struggling to catch up. Career roles in middle management areas are not well defined and there is a lot of duplication and territory wars over work. For many roles, no clear pathway to advance.

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Pearson Response
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Thanks for your feedback. Our business has been experiencing many changes as we adapt to the evolving needs of our customers. While we aren’t perfect, we have made a significant effort to improve communication with our employees so everyone understands why we’re moving to all-digital solutions and what they can expect in their roles as we pursue fewer, targeted goals to improve teaching and learning outcomes. We focus on diversity and inclusion at Pearson to ensure everyone has the same opportunities. Your views on clearer job responsibilities, mentorship, and professional development will be shared with our Talent/HR team and help us improve as a company.

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