Is Quad a good company to work for?

Quad has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 1,611 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 2% over the last 12 months. 57% of employees would recommend working at Quad to a friend and 52% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Quad have been left by employees working as Corporate Trainee Program , Corporate Trainee and Software Engineer .

Does Quad pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Quad employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Quad. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Quad?

57% of Quad employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Quad 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Quad?

Finishing Technician (41) , Corporate Trainee (33) , Machine Operator (31) , Customer Service Representative (22) , Press Operator (18) , Project Manager (17) , Software Developer (17) , Material Handler (16) , Software Engineer (15) , Graphic Designer (12) , Manager (12) , Roll Tender (12) , Account Manager (11) , Director (11) , Press Assistant (11)

What are the pros of working at Quad according to real employee reviews?

"The work is interesting and the people I work with are great." ((in 132 reviews)); "Good benefits and health insurance" ((in 118 reviews)); "Great work place and culture." ((in 44 reviews)); "Great coworkers and a stable job" ((in 40 reviews)); "A good work environment to be in and fellow workers are easy to grt along with" ((in 16 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Quad according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management with no desire to build bench strength, create sustainable succession plans or engaging retention programs." ((in 88 reviews)); "This company doesn't value anything but low pay and hiring workers who will take it." ((in 84 reviews)); "long hours and the training on the computer doesn't help with daily activities" ((in 35 reviews)); "15 managers have to approve every request." ((in 26 reviews)); "no work life balance" ((in 20 reviews))

What are employees saying about Quad layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Quad layoffs and their outlook for job security at Quad in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Quad locations?

Sussex , Milwaukee , Oklahoma City , Martinsburg , Lomira , Saratoga Springs , Hartford , West Allis , Pewaukee , New York , Chalfont , Bentonville , New Berlin , Dallas , Flower Mound , Merced , Bolingbrook , Versailles , Nashville , Effingham , Franklin , Waseca , East Greenville , Taunton , The Rock , Boise , Greenville , Fairfield , Chicago , Charlotte

Quad reviews

3.4

57% would recommend to a friend

(1,484 total reviews)

J. Joel Quadracci

59% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Culture & values

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

Quad has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,484 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Quad 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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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

2.0

Dec 4, 2012

Better Than Nothing

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Quite decent benefits, including competitive health insurance and 401K. After a certain # of years there is also profit sharing and stock options, but these don't amount to much.

Cons

Low pay and blatant nepotism are the standard. There is a trainee program that seems good, and employees who go through this route get a lot of opportunities, at least the ones that are passed up by headquarters relatives. Anyone else, no matter education or experience, will likely stay in one position for years and years, going nowhere.

3.0

Jan 7, 2012

Taught me a lot about the industry

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, personal work environment, encourages you to learn and better yourself. Also the benefits, paid vacation and holidays, 401k, health insurance, fitness center, paid and unpaid classes and training.

Cons

Quad is it's own little world. It's hard to break in if you're an outsider, luckily I already had family and friends when I started and that helped me to move up, but not much. There's a lack of opportunity for advancement, and frequently promotions don't go to the most qualified, but to those with the most seniority or connections. Also, management can be hypocritical and play favorites, and the system in place to report issues with management doesn't work. Communication is lacking between departments and it affects the quality of the work performed.

2.0

Sep 14, 2011

Not a happy place

Technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It is a job. They offer a benefit program. They have a company picnic most years. Free parking. Paid lunch break. Some paid holidays.

Cons

Pay is lower than average in this area. No chance for promotion unless you find a way to trick the management. Long 12 hour shifts with rotation every few months. No time off without consequences. Mandatory overtime.

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