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      World Book reviews

      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
      1.0
      Jan 20, 2019

      The worst! Where do I begin?

      Sales representative
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Some of their non-fiction books are really great!

      Cons

      Avoid this place at all costs! They have horrible leadership and even worse management. If you want a huge misstep in your sales career with zero growth and absurd goal setting along with unfair and unkind treatment of it's employees then give WB a shot....otherwise, regardless of what they promise you in the beginning (larger territory, fair goals, skills developing, sales support, company culture, etc...) RUN!

      3.0
      Mar 19, 2016

      Sales & Marketing/publishing

      Sales and marketing specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      smart, nice colleagues. office location. growth opportunities in sales

      Cons

      great deal of management turnover. lack of opportunity for advancement within company.

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      World Book Response
      9y
      We have experienced some management turnover in a few divisions as we've changed the direction and focus of World Book. Turnover rates are exceptionally low in 2016. Lack of opportunity for advancement is just not true--there have been many, many internal promotions at World Book in 2015 and 2016 (my comment only speaks to activity in my tenure; however, I know there are many to note before this time period, also).
      2.0
      Nov 19, 2013

      Downward Spiral

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great old company with lots of history. Cool co-workers who excel at their jobs. Making a product that legitimately makes peoples lives better.

      Cons

      VERY poor compensation compared to market rates. Huge exodus of talent over the course of the last few years. Company is having a very hard time adapting to market changes. Management does not seem willing to invest in either it's employees or new products, instead cutting spending to achieve profit. Limited opportunity for advancement

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