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      2.9

      40% would recommend to a friend

      (53 total reviews)

      Geoff Broderick

      42% approve of CEO

      27% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      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

      100 year old company not afraid of change!

      Sales
      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

      A great place to work.

      Executive administrative assistant
      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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