The Best Book Publishing Companies to Work For
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.