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Diversion Books

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Egg salad - Anonymous employee Diversion Books Employee Review

1.0
Dec 11, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

-Passionate, hardworking staff. -Small room allows for better communication between departments.

Cons

-The small room is expected to do the workload of a much larger one. -Little to no insurance. -Higher ups have alarmingly little experience in publishing. -Employees must fight for every sick day or vacation.

Diversion Books Response
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Thank you for your feedback. We care deeply about our employees and try to provide a positive environment for growth. Many of our people have grown immensely with us and been able to secure high level jobs at major publishing houses where they have excelled. We are proud of our corporate culture but of course each day we are working to improve our performance across the board.

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5.0
Sep 16, 2024
Anonymous employee
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Pros

For me, being part of a strong, close-knit team is very important, so I'm all set on that count here. There are also solid opportunities for quick advancement, and management encourages creativity and constructive feedback. I think it's a great place to learn about the publishing industry. I'm also pleased with the benefits (health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks).

Cons

Sometimes expectations can stress you out, especially when the workload is heavy.

1.0
Nov 9, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You might meet a few decent coworkers before they burn out and leave.

Cons

- The workplace is a constant struggle for survival, not a place to grow. - Managers thrive on fear, snapping at employees for problems beyond anyone’s control. - Urgent crises appear weekly with no one capable of fixing them, while the real culprits remain untouchable. - High turnover is the norm. Colleagues disappear overnight and replacements arrive clueless, creating a revolving door of frustration. - New hires are treated like temporary bandages rather than investments, poisoning the entire culture. - Communication is hollow, filled with buzzwords and fake motivation, leaving employees alone to navigate impossible expectations. - Micromanagement is rampant, yet guidance and support are nonexistent. - Problems escalate while employees are blamed for failures they cannot prevent.

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