editor

marketing associate

customer service representative

regional sales manager

marketing intern

Sourcebooks, Inc.

I loved going to work every morning, saying good morning to everyone and organizing my day to start working. However, there were many times I couldn't finish my work I had set for me since there were so many other tasks that were more urgent from management. I felt like I didn't have enough hours in my day to finish all daily tasks and projects I had initiated to improve my position. I wish I could have done the technical tasks at home, such as organizational spreadsheets, templates, and reconciliations. Besides that, they have a great culture! If the business has new developments or one of their books became a hit, we would all gather in the middle where the CEO's office is and we would celebrate the news as a big family! I learned to communicate and work with different level of employees during my time at Sourcebooks. I also learned different types of organizational skills from different managers. I think the CEO is nice and to the point. I concept of growth mindset helped me understand what I needed to do to reach my goals with a positive attitude.

     The employees there are so nice, especially the shipping and customer service departments.They are very friendly and patient. The accounting and royalties departments were very helpful when I wanted to change a procedure or get any suggestions on modifying any processes. I believe my boss was pretty supportive as well! The HR department, which I liked a lot, did not ever judge you, they just listened and tried to make it easier for you, as an employee. They even suggested some solutions if you needed it!  Despite the greatness of this company, I think the option for working from home should still be available in any department.

Micromanagement at its best.  There are several managers and even directors who create an extremely toxic work environment.  They say up front that they provide for a work/life balance, but this could not be farther from the truth.  You are expected to be available for the company 24/7, even while on vacation.  You can trust that your manager will be breathing down your neck to micromanage your every move, and they will make sure you do things their way, even if that way proves ineffective.

The CEO openly swears during company wide meetings, although any other employee would receive a write-up for the same behavior.  The CEO also has a penchant for degrading and cussing out employees during these same meetings, and has been known to take a trip to a department to take her frustrations out on the employee in front of his/her co-workers.

Really sad to say that everything this company prides itself was not my experience at all. I was heavily recruited into an exciting role with lots of promises for growth, family culture, room for experimentation, high pay, flexible work environment, etc. Very quickly I realized that if you don’t prove your worth every day, making a big show that you’re innovating, they lose interest in you. They bring people in with big promises but even bigger expectations, and then turn on you when you can’t meet their insane workloads. Everyone is burnt out and scared of not seeming rah rah enough for the company. There is no  central organization or systems in the company so if you can’t make sense of the mess you’re in trouble. Beware, this company has a burn out toxic reputation for a reason. 

Important decisions were frequently kept a secret from us, and changes to our projects were frequently announced via word-of-mouth. It was quite challenging to concentrate on our work because of the amount of anxiety and uncertainty this caused. Upper management was inconsistent, obnoxious, and unreliable. They didn't seem to have a clear strategy and were always altering their thoughts. We had a very tough time performing our duties well because of this. The business is poorly run, and the workers are seen as nothing more than a resource. I would go elsewhere if you're searching for a position that will challenge you and allow you to advance professionally. 


Based on my experience working here, it was an extremely disorganised and unhealthy working environment where employees are overworked and underappreciated. I experienced the CEO having extensive involvement in day to day operations leading to a perception of significant micromanagement as well as prioritising profits over employee and customers well-being. There is a toxic culture present across all brands and people leave at a disturbing rate. Avoid at all costs. 

THE MANAGERS OF THIS COMPANY WERE USELESS. They asked employees to work STRESSFUL AND EXHAUSTING HOURS and push everyone beyond their limits. The managers are also blind to the needs of the employees. They don't hire new employee when the workload grows. They just ask the existing employees to do more work in less time, and no one can avoid it. It was ridiculous. 

The INSANE WORKLOAD was a key reason why this place had a high turnover for years. The upper management doesn't even care! BEWARE!

It was a disgusting display of leadership, as our boss failed to appreciate the significance of open and honest communication in developing a successful firm. Instead, they preferred to keep us in the dark, ignoring the negative consequences it had on the team's morale and overall performance. This bad boss's terrible work atmosphere was disheartening and left many of us feeling defeated. In retrospect, it is clear that the lack of transparency and good communication within this firm was a formula for disaster. 

I truly love working here, and constantly feel like I am learning and growing in my role. Very comfortable environment for me where I'm encouraged to ask questions and share ideas, no judgment. Work-life balance perfectly suits my family and career needs. No "Sunday scaries" for me: after ten years in the professional workforce and just over one year at Sourcebooks, I've finally landed in an exciting, supportive work environment with lots of growth opportunities. 

The company's lack of transparency often makes it difficult for employees to do their jobs, especially when big decisions being made are kept a mystery from us. The amount of stress and fear this gave employees was definitely a cause for concern. It doesn't help either when the CEO of the company has no real direction for where this company is heading towards. 

The seniors of this place were selfish. They avoided taking responsibility and lied blatantly to avoid accountability. It created more chaos as people learned from the worst, and office politics became more rampant. The only way to avoid this chaos was to resign! And I did that! The management still didn't realize something was wrong when the employee turnover became high. It was funny and sad at the same time. 

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Editor 3 salaries reported	$60,000 per year
Marketing associate 2 salaries reported	$24.38 per hour
Customer service representative 1 salary reported	$20.00 per hour
Regional sales manager 2 salaries reported	$65,000 per year
Marketing intern 3 salaries reported	$17.00 per hour

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