World Book reviews

2.9

40% would recommend to a friend

(53 total reviews)

Geoff Broderick

42% approve of CEO

27% positive business outlook

World Book has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 53 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The World Book employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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53 reviews
5.0
Feb 3, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It is exciting to see the positive changes taking place with sales and top mgt. This company is about growth and not afraid to change in the right direction!

Cons

Expense reimbursement is old school - needs to catch up with the other strategic changes being made at the top mgt level.

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World Book Response
9y
I appreciate this feedback. Noted on the Cons feedback. We're working on it.
5.0
Jul 31, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It's like family. The folks I work with and interact with are upbeat and positive. Much respect for the current President Jim O'Rourke as well as his predecessor, Don Keller. The Editor and Chief Paul Kobasa gives World Book Class!

Cons

Negativity needs to go so we can continue to grow faster.

2.0
Jun 15, 2026

Good people and hybrid schedule, but low morale and pay

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good people. Hybrid work schedule.

Cons

Low pay, when a coworker leaves, there is no replacement, that person's responsibilities get divided and spread out to the entire team. The President of the company, is quick to jump to unfounded rumors, scuttlebutt from "anonymous suggestion box" comments and conclusions as opposed to actual facts, and focused solely on dollars signs, his bonus and does not lead by example, despite being a former military officer. Moral has dropped at the company because management doesn't take the employees issues and concerns to heart and pay a decent livable wage.

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