This will affect a lot of people. Any inside news for all us working in NGL?
I’m worried
I have been preparing for the layoffs that will most likely follow and I am actively looking for a new job. The situation is awful and I don't see any reason for optimism. I can’t even get to the interview phase and I’m getting pretty desperate. I... — read more
Who has info on the next round of layoffs?
Supposedly, there'll be some layoffs this month. Whoever knows more, please be kind and share.
80M in losses - cost management front and center
This question is for the business types. Many here see doom and gloom but how many more millions can Cengage lose before it is actually taken seriously? I’m not an expert in taxes or business but obviously there have to be major layoffs, the... — read more
Am I getting laid off?
I’m an AE and feel like I’m on the chopping block. My check went in last night (my bank releases when they get it not when it’s dated) and it’s way more than it should be. We don’t have any incentive or bonus payouts this week to my knowledge. And I... — read more
Focusing on the Student by Helping them Cheat
I'm sure our instructors are thrilled with the decision to offer free Chegg trials with every CU subscription. Great decision making by our senior leaders as... — read more
Investor Call Predictions
1- CU has been an unmitigated success! Earnings are down but activations are up! Students love saving money with CU! 2- Revenue dropped but cost saving measures will be implemented to offset losses 3- Cengage continues to gain market share... — read more
3/5/2021 - The shoe rumored to drop
On 3/5/21 the rumor is it’s being announced that one of Cengage’s siloed businesses is being sold off to Pearson. I’’ll give you a hint, it’s the only brand actually worth anything.
Pearson layoffs rumored to happen in Feb/March. Are we next?
Layoffs are rumored to be happening in Pearson this month and next month. Any news on this. With the drop in sales does anyone thing Cenage will have layoffs in the coming weeks/months. And solid evidence?
Does Anyone Remember the Brave SJW Town Hall Incident?
Years ago at a Town Hall a young Editorial SJW asked a question about "Gender/Income Inequality" and "CEO pay". MH calmly listened and then suggested that Cengage was not going to pay more, as were a mission based company intent on saving students... — read more
How do we pull a GameStop on Apax?
So how do we take the inspiration from the Redditors and day traders and apply it to the private equity bottom feeders at Apax? No one deserves to be targeted more than the PE weazels who have personally overseen thousands and thousands of job cuts. — read more
“You don’t have the skill set for this position.”
I have two friends who were let go and both were given this exact reason for termination from HR. Interestingly they were both long-term employees. This line appears to be HR’s go-to line for blanket termination. If it were me I would want to... — read more
WHEN DO YOU THINK CENGAGE FINALLY JUMPED THE SHARK?
Cengage went off the rails for me when I was at a NES and standing in one of the soup lines at lunch in the banquet room after they released Cengage Unlimited. My first thought was Cengage Learning is now a soup kitchen serving all you can eat soup... — read more
Tips for Negotiating Severance?
Anyone here have any tips for negotiating severance at Cengage? I’ve read articles online about it. I’d like to know what successes people have had negotiating severance agreements at Cengage.
PROJECT VERITAS INFILTRATES TEXTBOOK PUB
Heard a strong rumor that project veritas has been working over a year recording zoom calls, CEO calls etc. Will be releasing big news about price fixing schemes among other pubs, collusion, antitrust violation scams. Copyright / trademark... — read more
Layoffs already happened
People with long tenure, their jobs eliminated just yesterday
Happy New Year! When will the first round of layoffs for 2021 happen?
When does everyone predict the first round of layoffs to happen? Many among us are not ready to embrace the change and become disrupters as we continue define the Ed-Tech space. If we are to continue improving students’ lives then we must embrace... — read more
What's the Deal
A recruiter reached out to me about a tech manager job at Cengage. I don't know anyone who works there but based on the Glassdoor reviews it seems like a great place. 4+ star rating, CEO winning awards, good benefits, and so on. As I did more... — read more
2021 Layoffs?
Thoughts on what might happen next year? Any news on upcoming layoffs or any other news?
Coworkers on edge
What does it say about a company whose employees are always wondering when the next round of layoffs will be or worse - are thankful that another week has gone by without one? I’m noticing how it is affecting the mindset of my colleagues as well as... — read more
We survived another week
Hallelujah!
The Twelve Days of Cengage
To get us all in the mood for the Holiday season! Feel free to change this around. On the first day at Cengage my DM sent to me A 20% paycut for me On the second day at Cengage my DM sent to me Two lost adoptions, and A 20% paycut for... — read more
This time last year
Around this time last year Cengage laid off a number of people. Anyone know if there are layoffs coming before the end of the year?
If you are still at Cengage
Things to consider if you’re still there: Your employment is TRANSACTIONAL. The company is paying you for your services. The second the company thinks the transactional nature of your employment is no longer beneficial you will be let go. No... — read more
Earnings Call This Week
Is everyone as excited about this week's earnings call as I am? Any guesses on what we will learn? Some guesses are: Cengage Unlimited is an unmitigated success!!! Digital Activations break new record!!!! Cost saving measures will be put into... — read more
Anyone know anything about GPT meeting tomorrow?
Hearing rumors of a reorganization. Maybe layoffs?
What's this all sales call about today?
Anyone have information on this?
Any guesses on what the rest of the year holds?
Anyone know if there are more layoffs coming? If so for which department and when? After the first Friday we seem to be doing a lot better in terms of money. Is this real since Pearson is down almost 15 percent?
First Friday tomorrow
This is to discuss our ‘very severe scenario and cash in the bank target’. Here we go!
Can you tell me when we finally hit the wall?
Some of you have so much butthurt and free time that you're able to write essays projecting your pain and obvious to all of us the final drafts, your 'magnum opus' have been published for free on this site. Let us not forget though, that what's most... — read more
Things are not okay at Cengage
When a company cannot make payroll and is unable to pay out on last year's bonus plans, that company is in a death spiral. They indicated that the back pay would be made up in October if things went well with fall sales. Has there been any... — read more
Has employee morale improved?
I've been gone for a few years now. Morale has been pretty low when I was laid off, and while I hope things have improved since then, I highly doubt it. My bet is they're still trying to spin their failed ideas into something positive while getting... — read more
Layoff before December?
So does anyone know if there will be any more layoffs by the end of the year? Currently the job market is over saturated due to millions being out of work so finding something new might take months.
First Friday today
With an update on ‘how we are doing against our very severe scenario and cash in the bank target’. This should be interesting!
It’s what’s most important
Isn’t it time we come together and share, to honor our differences and reflect upon our sameness? Isn’t it time we gather together as one in our RAV4’s and our soiled personalized hello kitty masks and hold a vigil in honor of our obnoxiousness? ... — read more
CEO Response of the Day
Thank you for leaving this feedback. It is great to read what is working for you, and where we still have room to improve. I understand that you feel the temporary pay cut was a mistake. In this case, we were planning for the unknown impact of... — read more
Glassdoor Response of the Day
Thank you for leaving this feedback. It is great to read what is working for you, and where we still have room to improve. I understand that you feel the temporary pay cut was a mistake. In this case, we were planning for the unknown impact of... — read more
Any updates?
Any news about future layoffs? Last I heard is they are looking to let go of some more people after the Fall Rush is over.. don’t take that as a fact just something I heard. Are people going to get their bonus that they worked for? Will we get... — read more
[Cengage] Textbook used in Victorian schools repeats Chinese government propaganda
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/aug/26/textbook-used-in-victorian-schools-repeats-chinese-government-propaganda