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    R.R. Donnelley Reviews

    Updated April 18, 2018
    1,524 reviews

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    R.R. Donnelley President, Chief Executive Officer Daniel L. Knotts
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    12 Ratings

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    • No 401k match, no bonus, low hike rates (in 100 reviews)

    • Culture, too fast paced and lack of work life balance (in 48 reviews)

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    1. "Would love to work for them again."

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      Former Employee - Production Assistant
      Former Employee - Production Assistant
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I worked at R.R. Donnelley full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Flexible, laid back work environment, functions as a team with individual contributors

      Cons

      There were a few mice at my office but they have since taken care of that problem. More of a location problem than a company issue.

    2. "HARD TO CLIMB THE LADDER"

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      Current Employee - Pressman II in Durham, NC
      Current Employee - Pressman II in Durham, NC
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at R.R. Donnelley (More than a year)

      Pros

      This is a great company to learn pressman skills and all facets of the print/publishing profession.

      Cons

      The company does not promote from within.

      Advice to Management

      Supervisors should halt from utilizing nepotism hiring practices and promote first from within the ranks of employees that work hard and desire to successfully establish themselves within the company.

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    3. "Packaging Engineer"

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      Current Employee - Packaging Designer
      Current Employee - Packaging Designer
      Doesn't Recommend
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at R.R. Donnelley full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Opportunity to see many different projects, CAD Table, 3D printer, refurbished office, good work/life balance. Everybody is on the same team and its a good place to learn. One of the top suppliers, so we work with large companies and get to see our work on retail shelves eventually.

      Cons

      Since I've been here, pay raise doesn't keep up with inflation, no bonus, no stock or anything.

      Advice to Management

      No increases in pay, bonuses, or stocks means that this is just a job, not a career.

    4. "Contingent"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at R.R. Donnelley full-time

      Pros

      Lovely work environment. Room for growth.

      Cons

      Strict about punctuation. there is room for growth but it takes a while.

    5. Helpful (1)

      "Manager"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Positive Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at R.R. Donnelley full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Work is challenging, stimulating and rewarding. Co-workers and culture are down to earth midwestern.

      Cons

      Since the split from LSC and DFS, rrd is still reeling financially. The impact is limited opportunity for growth, no 401K, retirement or reasonable health benefits.

      Advice to Management

      Be willing to play undercover boss, vulnerable, humble to hear what people are thinking and feeling. You have really good people working for you, but do not feel appreciated, 1% raises a year, is an empty vote of confidence. The virtual attempt so far has left people feeling disappointed when lines of communication were open the message was very disheartening. What can be done under the circumstances? That's what we are asked by our leadership, can leadership do the same with regard to sincere and authentic efforts of gratitude in response.
      Servant-Leadership, please read Henry Blackaby. You have failed in lifting morale.

    6. "Better than other printing companys"

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      Former Employee - Printer in Old Saybrook, CT
      Former Employee - Printer in Old Saybrook, CT

      I worked at R.R. Donnelley full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      It was steady work. They allowed break time as long as the presses remained running.

      Cons

      No time for family. I had to work over 60 hours a week just to keep current with household bills. I stayed there way too long. (I selected 2014 because the dropdown only goes that far back.)

    7. "Good and Stable"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends

      I worked at R.R. Donnelley full-time

      Pros

      Good people, straight forward and good stable environment. Lots of ability to move positions or stay put.

      Cons

      Compensation could be more competitive and communication could be improved.

      Advice to Management

      Good mentorship

    8. "Good Atmosphere, Poor Company"

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      Current Employee - Customer Service Professional in Monroe, WI
      Current Employee - Customer Service Professional in Monroe, WI
      Doesn't Recommend
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at R.R. Donnelley full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      The people that work for the Company are great, everyone works great on a team and there is always someone there willing to help you

      Cons

      Management is poor, There is not many benefits for working here.

      Advice to Management

      All the managers need to get on the same team.

    9. "Great company, great benefits work relationships are smooth."

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      Current Employee - Dispatcher in Naperville, IL
      Current Employee - Dispatcher in Naperville, IL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at R.R. Donnelley full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      You get what you get. You mess something up you get scolded. You do great you are rewarded with not having to get scolded. Be an adult show up on time do your job.

      Cons

      No cons. Overall a excellent place to work. No upward movement unless the position opens up but management offers positions else where in the company if desired.

      Advice to Management

      Streamline the ability to progress. People are multifaceted and if given the opportunity will work harder and more hours. I am not just what you see. Find out what more can I do for you and utilize the potential.

    10. Helpful (1)

      "Great opportunities"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at R.R. Donnelley full-time

      Pros

      Great learning opportunities. Flexible workdays

      Cons

      No 401k match, low merit increases, only 1% across the board, no matter what.

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