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John C. Makinson
25 Ratings
Pros
"I learned a lot and took home a lot of free books" (in 17 reviews)
"Great people, overall job satisfaction is good and there is serious cache to the brand in publishing" (in 3 reviews)
Cons
"Low pay and with merger jobs (including mine) being eliminated" (in 6 reviews)
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"Production Assistant"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at Penguin Group full-time
Pros
Excellent, supportive company. Fun but also driven work environment. Treats employees very well.
Cons
None I can think of
Penguin Group 2019-01-07 18:29 PSTHelpful (1)
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"good place to get started"
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Doesn't RecommendI worked at Penguin Group full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Learned a lot, pay wasn't bad, opportunity for growth.
Cons
Many staff and supervisors did not care enough. It was understood you would work a lot of unpaid overtime. Friends who still work there tell me that after the merger, everyone over 50 was let go.
Advice to Management
Be fair to your employees. Pay them for the hours they work.
Penguin Group 2019-02-16 15:39 PSTHelpful (1)
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"Good experience"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at Penguin Group full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
everyone is passionate and trying to produce good works
Cons
lack of good directions and encouragement.
Penguin Group 2018-08-10 06:52 PDT![Penguin Group Logo]()
"Excellent Publishing House with Supportive and Innovative Culture"
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RecommendsI worked at Penguin Group full-time
Pros
Supportive Supervisors and lots of opportunity
Cons
Like all publishing, salaries can be modest
Penguin Group 2018-07-11 11:45 PDT![Penguin Group Logo]()
"Great company to work for."
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at Penguin Group full-time
Pros
Penguin Random House doesn't outsource their jobs
Cons
No cons to report for this company
Penguin Group 2017-05-08 08:08 PDT![Penguin Group Logo]()
"Coordinator"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookI worked at Penguin Group full-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
Flexible, loved the industry, room for growth, great benefits, time off
Cons
It's publishing - compensation isn't great
Penguin Group 2017-04-27 06:53 PDTHelpful (1)
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"Penguin before Random House"
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Neutral OutlookI worked at Penguin Group full-time (More than a year)
Pros
working on books you know people want to read; nice offices with access to cafeteria and gym (though neither are owned by Penguin); great location
Cons
low pay, especially for those living in nyc
Advice to Management
acknowledge managing editorial and production departments with better pay--just because we spend money and acquisitions sometimes makes money doesn't mean we're less valuable employees
Penguin Group 2017-02-04 10:37 PSTHelpful (1)
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"Vice President"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOPros
Great management team led by a wonderful CEO, David Shanks.
Cons
Challenging industry faced with consolidations
Advice to Management
Dont change the culture
Penguin Group 2016-12-13 06:43 PSTHelpful (1)
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"Great environment, lacks innovation"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookPros
Great atmosphere with people who care about their job and mission
Cons
Red tape and small budgets stifle innovation to a certain degree
Penguin Group 2016-11-22 14:19 PST![Penguin Group Logo]()
"Order fulfillment"
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Benefits were good and wages were decent.
Cons
Employees weren't treated with fairness across the board.
Advice to Management
Reckognize employees when they do a good job.
Penguin Group 2016-10-08 16:02 PDT
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