The Best Book Publishing Companies to Work For

• Offers discounts to nearby health clubs.

Why W. W. Norton thinks it’s a great place to work:

“Independence, pride of ownership, dedication to a shared vision, and the joy of working with great books alongside warm, intelligent and supportive colleagues make Norton the ideal place to work.”

6. Chronicle Books
ChronicleBooks.com
U.S. Headquarters: San Francisco, Calif.
CEO: Nion McEvoy

Founded in 1966, Chronicle Books publishes more than 200 books and gift products a year, including titles in art, architecture, food, lifestyle, children’s books, stationery, decks and kits. It also manages titles for eight distribution clients, and has a backlist of more than 1,000 titles.

Overview:

• Number of new hires*: 38
• Rate of voluntary turnover*: 18%
• Bonus or incentive program for all employees: Yes
• Employee stock option/profit-sharing: No/Yes

401(k) or 403(b) retirement savings program:

• Employer match: 100% of employee contributions
• Maximum match: 4%

PTO time:

• Paid holidays/year: 9
• PTO includes: Vacation, sick
• Vacation days available after 1 year: 16
• Maximum no. of vacation days: 22
• Sick days: 10

Telecommuting/flex time:

• Highlights: On a case-by-case basis.
• Option to work compressed work weeks: Yes (on a case-by-case basis)
• Employee assistance program: Yes
• On-site exercise and fitness facilities: Yes
• On-site fitness/wellness programs: No

Other benefits:

• Free coffee, tea and oatmeal. Fresh, local, organic fruit delivered each week.
• Domestic partner benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Company pays 100% of dental and vision coverage.

Other programs or practices that promote a healthy work/life balance:

• Yoga classes in office library.
• One paid day off/year for volunteer work and/or 2 hours/week if matched by employee’s own time.
• Company pays 90% of health coverage (75% for dependents).
• Company pays for 10 employees to travel to New Orleans each year to support Habitat for Humanity efforts.

Why Chronicle Books thinks it’s a great place to work:

“Chronicle Books possesses a sense of community that drives every aspect of our organization. Through collaboration and communication, we work together to create exceptional publishing and an even more exceptional team.”