Does Nelson pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Nelson employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Nelson. This rating has improved by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Nelson?

56% of Nelson employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Nelson 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Nelson?

Sales (9) , Sales Representative (7) , Learning Solutions Consultant (5) , Manager (5) , Director (4) , Project Manager (4) , Finance (3) , Sales and Editorial Representative (3) , Assistant Manager (2) , Digital Production Intern (2) , Editorial (2) , Learning Solutions Manager (2) , Regional Sales Manager (2)

What are the pros of working at Nelson according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and focus on inclusivity." ((in 24 reviews)); "good benefits, as of now" ((in 21 reviews)); "Work life balance and easy environment" ((in 7 reviews)); "If you're lucky, you might have some good colleagues (depending on the department/area)" ((in 6 reviews)); "I learned a lot about marketing and the use of communication technologies." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Nelson according to real employee reviews?

"Top heavy management" ((in 5 reviews)); "HR is not able to build strong culture" ((in 5 reviews)); "Senior Leadership doesn't seem to have a pulse on many of the stresses the sales team are going through." ((in 5 reviews)); "Low pay, have to fight for every small increase." ((in 4 reviews)); "Senior Management has long tenure, but unable to do much to build sustainable product strategy" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Nelson redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Nelson redundancy and their outlook for job security at Nelson in 2026.

Nelson Reviews

3.4

56% would recommend to a friend

(133 total reviews)

Steve Brown

74% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity and inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Culture and values

3.1

Career opportunities

3.0

Senior management

Nelson has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 133 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Nelson employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

133 reviews

5.0

30 Jun 2025

Nelson is a Wonderful place to build a career!

Research and development lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Nelson is such a welcoming workplace. I’m thrilled with my role and the support I’ve had since joining the team. The entire team cares about each other and are dedicated to an aligned goal of making the best educational resources for Canadian teachers and students. I enjoy every day - my colleagues are exceptional and our customers are delightful to work with. The company offers every wonderful perk you can think of: great benefits and work life balance.

Cons

I truly don’t have anything to comment here.

5.0

30 Aug 2024

Supportive Team, Great Leadership

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

I've loved my experience at Nelson so far. It's been super refreshing to work with leaders who truly care about their employees, are friendly/approachable and have an exciting vision toward the future. The people on the team in general are so helpful, kind, and supportive. As a relatively new hire (6-months) I had a great onboarding experience, felt super comfortable asking questions and getting to know everyone. Overall, great quality group of people, super meaningful work, exciting projects and a healthy work environment!

Cons

No cons to share as yet! It's busy, definitely a fast paced environment which I like but may not be for everyone

Nelson Response

1y

Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your wonderful working experience at Nelson! We’re delighted to hear how much you’ve enjoyed your time here so far, especially with the support from your team and our leadership. At Nelson, we’re proud to build an inclusive, collaborative and a future focused work culture where everyone feels welcomed and supported. It’s great to hear that you find the work projects meaningful and enjoy the fast-paced and dynamic atmosphere. Thank you again for your feedback and for being a valuable part of the Nelson team. We’re excited to see all that you’ll accomplish as we work together to transform the future of education.

5.0

26 May 2024

Vh

Fraud analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

A lot of opportunities are available

Cons

The working environment is a bit bad

Nelson Response

2y

Thank you for your feedback. We believe there may have been a mix-up as your comments don't seem to match our company. The role you mentioned is not currently a position within our company, and we do not have operations in the country where this role appears to be located. If you intended to review Nelson, we'd appreciate more specific details in your feedback so we can address any concerns. Thank you for your understanding.

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