A nice quiet place with a very limited budget - Anonymous employee World Book Employee Review

3.0
23 Apr 2014
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The people you work with have the very best intentions about putting out a high-quality and informative product. A low-stress way to get into the world of publishing while still learning about the process and deadlines and stuff like that. Most people are happy to help with questions are issues, but many keep to themselves.

Cons

There is not much room for advancement, and your salary barely keeps up with inflation. The office is almost oppressively quiet. Most people there are unhappy. If within three years you aren't promoted, start looking elsewhere.

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5.0
7 Apr 2025
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Pros

Wonderful collaborative atmosphere where everyone was extremely helpful to me when I was first at the company. My boss was so much like Jimmy Stewart in "It's a Wonderful Life" and utilized a laissez faire leadership style with was very effective.

Cons

I can find nothing negative to report on this company.

2.0
15 Jun 2026
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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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