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Penguin Random House

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Long-time employee in IT Dept, - Anonymous employee Penguin Random House Employee Review

4.0
Jan 3, 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good compensation & benefits. Flexible hours (though not in all departments). Working with cutting-edge technology and great people. Management is willing to try new things and pushes for innovation. The company size and market-dominant position (in book publishing) make the company very stable. Employees are proud to work here and are willing to push hard together for results.

Cons

Opportunities for advancement are limited (partly because of low turnover). Merit increases are rare; instead, most everyone gets a fixed increase annually (3%). Can be discouraging if you are a highly motivated employee wanting to contribute extra and get compensated extra. Patience is necessary.

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Cons

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