The Best Book Publishing Companies to Work For
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Overview:
- Number of new hires*: 2
- Rate of voluntary turnover*: 0%
- 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/match: 5% of gross pay, plus another 5% when employee contributes 3% of own salary
PTO time:
- Paid holidays/year: 14
- PTO includes: one bank of time for personal, sick and vacation
- PTO available after 1 year of employment: 19
Telecommuting/flex time:
Highlights: Acquisitions editors can work from home occasionally.
- Option to work compressed work weeks: Yes
- Employee Assistance Program: No
- On-site exercise and fitness facilities: Yes. Free access to Georgetown University fitness facilities and activities
- On-site fitness/wellness programs: Yes
Other benefits:
- Domestic partner benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Childcare facility (paid)
- Flexible hours for childcare issues
Other programs or practices that promote a healthy work/life balance:
- Fiscal year-end company celebration and outing
- Annual day-long Halloween/costume party and lunch
- End-of-summer paid "floating" holiday
Why GUP thinks it's a great place to work:
"GUP emphasizes three key indicators of success: financial performance; the impact of our books and journals, and electronic resources; and progress toward establishing a culture of camaraderie, professional development and meaningful employment."
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