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      3.4

      58% would recommend to a friend

      (448 total reviews)
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      Brian Murray

      66% approve of CEO

      48% positive business outlook

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      HarperCollins has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 448 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The HarperCollins employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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      448 reviews
      1.0
      May 6, 2010

      Horrible toxic atmosphere

      Online marketing manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Decent benefits, days off and vacation pay.

      Cons

      If you are being subsidized by your parents or you have an "in" with one of the several thousand Vice Presidents, then you may enjoy it ... But if you have a brain in your head, you will HATE the politics and back stabbing by a cadre of wolves. As in all bureaucracies, mediocrity is rewarded and excellence is punished. Beware...

      3.0
      Apr 25, 2010

      HarperCollins Sales Division Review

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      A solid reputation of great titles and an instantly recognizable company name. A large female employee network (though I guess its standard in the industry)

      Cons

      Same issues as other large institutions. Progress at work with initiatives can sometimes be slow moving and inefficient. Promotions come perhaps less due to actual work performance but more when an opening is available and you've paid your dues.

      2.0
      Apr 12, 2010

      So-so company

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      HarperCollins Publishers had very fair hours and a good work-life balance. Most people were friendly and the overall culture was nice.

      Cons

      Everything is micro-managed in some way; a very big top-down organization; the company holds people back from promotions and raises very often

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