Pearson Reviews

3.5

59% would recommend to a friend

(7,747 total reviews)
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Omar Abbosh

57% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Pearson has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 7,747 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Pearson employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.7 stars).

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8K reviews
5.0
2 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Supportive manager and colleagues. Conducive and much better working environment now that the most toxic, condescending and narcissistic individuals have left. All of us are so much happier now!

Cons

Rude and entitled candidates Way too many process We start work too damn early

5.0
8 May 2024

Great organisation

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great company with a soul

Cons

Execution can be slow due to its size

5.0
5 May 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Conducive working environment Colleagues are helpful Relaxing and don't have to bring work home

Cons

Entitled rude candidates Too many process to follow Not easy to handle difficult candidates

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