Just bad - Director Wiley Employee Review

1.0
Jul 1, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

My personal team and manager were good, but that's about it.

Cons

1. No strategy. Zero. I tried to ask leadership about direction and it was slow to come and then vague. When asking for business justification for changes, my internal clients would go over my head. 2. They tolerate bullying. One individual I know was bullied. HR confirmed that the individual had a history of doing it and was warned, but they are still there and still bullying. The person they bullied is gone. 3. Lots of recent layoffs. I think there have been 5 rounds in the last 1.5 years. 4. Low pay, not the best benefits. Usually if the pay is low, the benefits are better. Not the case here.

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Wiley Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience at Wiley. We appreciate feedback both in terms of positive aspects and areas where we can improve. We're glad to hear that you had a positive experience with your team and manager, Wiley has always prided itself on the community of our colleagues. We agree that strategy development and communication are essential for the success of any organization. That is a driving factor behind our CEO recently sharing that we are focused on simplifying our organization and that we will lean into our strength as a global "Knowledge Company". We will remain committed to helping employees have a clear understanding of the company's strategy. We are deeply concerned to hear about an individual you know who experienced bullying. We have zero tolerance for such behavior and take all reports of bullying seriously. Our policies and processes ensure that incidents of bullying are addressed promptly and effectively to maintain a safe and respectful work environment. If the individual is still an employee at Wiley, please tell them to reach out to their People Business Partner right away. Regarding your compensation feedback, we are committed to delivering competitive, equitable pay to help attract and retain top talent. We are proud of our forward-leaning approach to pay transparency to help us close existing pay gaps and to help colleagues champion their careers. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We appreciate your contribution and wish you the best in your future endeavors.

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