The Best Book Publishing Companies to Work For
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Overview:
- Number of new hires*: 108
- Rate of voluntary turnover*: 14%
- Bonus or incentive program for all full-time employees: Yes
- Employee Stock Option/Profit-Sharing Program: No/No
401(k) or 403(b) retirement savings program:
- Employer contribution: 3%
- Employer match: 67%
- Maximum match: 6%
PTO time:
- Paid holidays/year: 10
- Personal time off (PTO) includes: vacation, sick and personal time
- Vacation days available after 1 year of employment: 15
- Maximum # of vacation days: 25
- Sick days: unlimited (all locations except Indiana)
- Personal days: 2
Telecommuting/flex time:
Highlights: Part of Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA) program; allows employees to work from home one or more days per week, as needed.
- Option to work compressed work weeks: Yes
- Employee Assistance Program: Yes/free
- On-site exercise and fitness facilities: Yes/certain locations
- On-site fitness/wellness programs: Yes
Other benefits:
- Adoption assistance
- Domestic partner benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
Other programs or practices that promote a healthy work/life balance:
- "Summer hours" schedule (early close on Fridays)
- The office typically closes for a week at year-end (between Christmas and New Year's)
Why HBG thinks it's a great place to work:
"We publish great books well, enjoy a long record of growth and success, and provide a supportive work environment in which employees can learn, be creative, find balance and have fun!"
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