The Best Book Publishing Companies to Work For
4. Prestwick House Inc.
www.PrestwickHouse.com
U.S. Headquarters: Smyrna, Del.
President and CEO: James Scott
Prestwick House is an educational publisher dedicated to helping teachers of all levels of English and language arts be the absolute best they can be. It has 2,500+ books in print and customers in every U.S. state and territory.
Overview:
- Number of new hires*: 4
- Rate of voluntary turnover*: 3%
- 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: 3%
PTO time:
- Paid holidays/year: 13
- PTO includes: one bank of time for personal, sick and vacation
- PTO available after 1 year of employment: 9
Telecommuting/flex time:
Highlights: Several staff members are able to access e-mail from home and work on projects there as necessary.
- Option to work compressed work weeks: No
- Employee Assistance Program: No
- On-site exercise and fitness facilities: Yes. Gym and locker/shower facilities
- On-site fitness/wellness programs: Yes
Other benefits:
- Continental breakfast provided daily in company "café," where fresh flowers adorn tables, and a sofa and reading materials are provided
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off for community service
- $1,500 annual training/certificate allowance
Other programs or practices that promote a healthy work/life balance:
- Flexible work schedule to accommodate family obligations
- Summer family picnic and holiday party for staff and their families
Why Prestwick House thinks it's a great place to work:
"The friendly and family-like atmosphere inspires proficiency and teamwork. Prestwick House truly appreciates their employees and does everything possible to acknowledge the hard work they do."
5. F.A. Davis Company (FAD)
www.FADavis.com
U.S. Headquarters:
Philadelphia, Pa.
President: Robert H. Craven, Jr.
F.A. Davis Company is a health science publisher that markets to both the student and clinician.
Overview:
- Number of new hires*: 17
- Rate of voluntary turnover*: 7%
- Bonus or incentive program for all full-time employees: No
- Employee Stock Option/Profit-Sharing Program: No/Yes
401(k) or 403(b) retirement savings program:
- Employer match: 100% on the first $3, then 50% on the 4th and 5th dollars.
PTO time:
- Paid holidays/year: 10
- PTO includes: vacation, sick and personal time
- Vacation days available after 1 year of employment: 10
- Maximum # of vacation days: 20
- Sick days: 7
- Personal days: 2
Telecommuting/flex time:
Highlights: Salaried employees can work from home one day per week with management approval.
- Option to work compressed work weeks: Yes
- Employee Assistance Program: Yes
- On-site exercise and fitness facilities: No
- On-site fitness/wellness programs: No
Other benefits:
- Adoption assistance
- Domestic partner benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
Other programs or practices that promote a healthy work/life balance:
- Half-day Fridays, April-October
- Gifts, e.g., fully paid vacations, given to employees for 15+ years of service
- Long-standing practice of accommodating employees with special, temporary scheduling needs
Why F.A. Davis Company thinks it's a great place to work:
"FAD offers a friendly culture, great colleagues, interesting work, good pay, great benefits, an opportunity to make an impact and more!"
6. John Wiley Sons Inc.
www.Wiley.com
U.S. Headquarters:
Hoboken, N.J.
President and CEO: William J. Pesce
Wiley's professional/trade business produces books, subscription content and information services, including the "For Dummies," "Frommer's," and "CliffsNotes" brands. Wiley-Blackwell serves the world's research and scholarly communities. Its higher education business includes online teaching tool WileyPlus.
