Does World Book pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, World Book employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at World Book. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at World Book?

40% of World Book employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated World Book 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at World Book?

Sales Representative (7) , Sales (6) , Educational Sales Consultant (3) , Assistant Programmer (2) , Territory Sales Representative (2)

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

"The only pro about this company was the great people I got to meet in the short time I was employed." ((in 7 reviews)); "Wonderful collaborative atmosphere where everyone was extremely helpful to me when I was first at the company." ((in 2 reviews))

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

"Certain managers are all about numbers of calls, quotes, appointments, days in the field, and that is it." ((in 3 reviews)); "low pay and benefits." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about World Book layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed World Book locations?

Chicago , Lisle , New York , Fort Worth , Houston , Denver

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Item: World Book
Rating: 2
Author: Anonymous employee

2.9

40% would recommend to a friend

(53 total reviews)

Geoff Broderick

42% approve of CEO

27% positive business outlook

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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

3.0

Jan 18, 2013

Stepping stone, but mediocre pay

Staff accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you are a new grad, this is a descent place to get experience but as soon as you gain enough experience 3 years maximum, definitely go somewhere else where you will be paid much better.

Cons

Mediocre pay and vacation time

2.0

Aug 9, 2010

Fuddy Duddy company stuck in the 1970's

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Wholesome product line geared towards educating children. Staff does feel they are doing some good in the world. Many long-time employees, if you stay for a while they will be like family. Owned by Berkshire Hathaway, so they aren't going away anytime soon. Everyone knows the company brand and has good memories of its once great past.

Cons

Owned by Berkshire Hathaway, so management is extremely conservative and risk averse. Senior managers prefer to cut their way to profitability rather than investing in growth, which is why they have gone from 3000 employees to less than 150. Company is caught in a death spiral it will never get out of. Things got worse every year. Stingy benefits package is the bare bones allowed by law, everything else has been cut.

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