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    3.7
    71%
    Recommend to a Friend
    89%
    Approve of CEO
    Bertelsmann Chairman & CEO Thomas Rabe
    Thomas Rabe
    34 Ratings
    Pros

    • "Gute Work-Life Balance, gute Weiterbildungsm" (in 7 reviews)

    • "glichkeiten (bereits in der Ausbildung), profitables Unternehmen mit vielen Benefits, sichere Arbeitsumgebung, gutes Arbeitsklima" (in 3 reviews)

    Cons

    • "Not sure if this is a con, but if you want to advance, it is very helpful to learn the German language" (in 5 reviews)

    • "Schlechter Verdienst und langsame Aufstiegschancen" (in 4 reviews)

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    1. "Good values, stable work environment"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      • Culture & Values
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      Former Employee - Director of Business Development 
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Bertelsmann full-time

      Pros

      Nice people, generous benefits, great work-life balance, global opportunities, profitable company

      Cons

      Like most media companies of its size, it can be slow moving and political

      Bertelsmann2019-07-31

    2. "Excellent Employer"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in New York, NY
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Bertelsmann full-time for more than 8 years

      Pros

      High Integrity Leadership, work life balance better than most

      Cons

      I do not have any cons

      Bertelsmann2014-08-12
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    3. "Good company"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Current Employee - Director in New York, NY
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Bertelsmann full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Good benefits, intelligent management, good work life balance

      Cons

      Nothing major other than hq is in Germany so offices need to stay in touch.

      Advice to Management

      Keep up the good work

      Bertelsmann2013-09-03

    4. "perfect work life balance"

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      Executive Assistant in Gurgaon, Haryana
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Bertelsmann for more than a year

      Pros

      on time salary leaves easily available work life balance

      Cons

      low growth less employee have's poor marking on performances

      Advice to Management

      have proper reviews on time

      Bertelsmann2017-04-02
    5. Helpful (1)

      "Media Conglomerate trying to come up with a new footprint"

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      Business Development in Gütersloh
      Recommends
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Bertelsmann

      Pros

      > Intelligent colleagues with interesting biographies > Strong brand recognition in Germany > Multinational Corporation with a lot of international exposure (if so desired) > Good work-life balance

      Cons

      > Most businesses have leading positions but almost entirely in mature markets. At present, there are only very few businesses in growth markets (product and geography).

      Bertelsmann2011-07-20
    6. Helpful (1)

      "Great Place to work!!!"

      StarStarStarStarStar
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      Recommends
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Bertelsmann

      Pros

      Open door policy, great work-life balance, excellent benefits!!!

      Cons

      Limited room to grow inside the company

      Advice to Management

      I think it would have been wise to enter into digital music and digital books before it became mainstream, especially when it was right under your noses.

      Bertelsmann2010-08-03
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