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      2.0
      Feb 2, 2020
      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Flexible working hours policy is convenient. A lot of good people from different countries, multicultural environment. Office location and facilities are ok.

      Cons

      There is no strong and clear vision on mission and development of the company as a tech company. Changes are implemented very slowly. Absolutely no attention is paid to employee's career development. It's unclear how promotion system works. Unprofessional and even offensive behaviour is tolerated, which leads to a lot of conflicts. For the expats special attention should be paid to contract conditions and processes around visa application and contract extensions. Contract renewal is unclear and very bureaucratic. Working spaces are very noisy and distracting, not well suited for focused work.

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      Elsevier Response
      6y
      Thank you for taking the time to write this review. Sorry if your experience when you were with us did not measure up to the high standards we always strive for at Elsevier. We want to be clear that the issues raised here under cons do not show the culture or the organization we continue to build as we grow our brand and people. We take pride in supporting and nurturing our staff and we work hard to make Elsevier a great place for everyone to work, a place where people feel empowered to speak up so that together we can solve real problems in a great working environment. We’d be interested to discuss your experience some more. If you’re interested in this, you are encouraged to contact us at elseviergdrev@elsevier.com

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      5.0
      May 11, 2026
      Account manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Industry leader Great benefits Incentive trips Invests heavily in its employees

      Cons

      Processes can be burdensome and clunky at times

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      Elsevier Response
      1mo
      Thank you for this balanced and thoughtful review. We're glad to hear that our benefits and investment in people are making a positive impact, those are commitments we take seriously. On the process feedback: Leadership is actively reviewing operational workflows, and the advice to listen more closely to employee feedback is something we're holding ourselves accountable to. If you're open to it, we'd encourage you to bring specific examples forward through your team or people and culture contacts. Change is most effective when it's grounded in the real experiences of the people doing the work, and that means you. Feel free to reach out to us at elseviergdrev@elsevier.com to provide more information Thank you for staying engaged and for caring enough to share this. It matters.
      4.0
      Jun 20, 2026
      Solutions account manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      -Great company -Team has talented, experienced account managers and product experts who know the territory well

      Cons

      West team management is heavy on micromanagement and sets unrealistic territory targets without rep input — high turnover, and long tenure in company seems to shield this manager from accountability and growth

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