Director - Director Scholastic Employee Review

2.0
14 Aug 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Mission is helping kids read. Most working there are good people, strong heritage. Everyone knows the company and feels good about what they do.

Cons

Behind the times, long-term execs are "comfortable" with the status quo. Not willing to invest to stay relevant. Separate divisions do not work together and in many ways compete with each other. Very lean at the mid management level and below making most jobs extremely stressful. You can never finish your work so you take it home with you.

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Cons

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