Elsevier reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(2,183 total reviews)

Kumsal Bayazit

91% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

Elsevier has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,183 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Elsevier employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.5 stars).

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2K reviews
5.0
May 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great work life balance and flexibility

Cons

High workload and less pay for editorial roles

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Elsevier Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for acknowledging our work-life balance and flexibility. We benchmark our salaries externally to ensure we stay competitive. We offer competitive rates plus an array of great benefits.
5.0
Dec 18, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The people The work Flexibility Inclusion

Cons

Some leaders are not people-oriented. Your trajectory may depend on the type of manager you have. If you are unlucky, and they don't like you for whatever reason, you may wait around for a promotion even if you are highly competent. Some people managers are better off as single contributors and not fit as people managers.

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