bright lighting noisy neighbors people still watching youtube or playing solitare in the open pu--y senior management hiding away in alcoves major mistake reason why alot of competent folks have left on their own ps: work from home? complete... — read more
Doubt it'll be the managers that are let go
I'm skeptical that they'll actually cut managerial positions. My department in Boston is so top heavy that, with all the layoffs of non-managerial positions and people leaving, there are almost as many middle managers as non-managers. Yet, I bet... — read more
Severance
Does anyone know if you are able to accept another position with another company while still collecting severance with Pearson.
3000 Layoffs with a focus in managerial positions
Pearson Plc made good on a pledge to cut costs, slashing 3,000 jobs and cutting its interim dividend to preserve cash as it works on a turnaround of its struggling education business. The stock advanced. The staff cuts, about a 10th of the company’s... — read more
No forward thinking in Pearson
That was by far the worst NSM to date. They will never figure out how to alot time for the sessions. Not enough time and not every marketing team deserves time to speak. Focus on the $ makers that are coming out. Not the 5 copy adoption. There were... — read more
Cut the trophy stick, give us our commission
I was at the awards show and it is a joke that everyone got the participation trophy. I got one and forgot to take it back to my room, so probably was discarded. I don't want a participation trophy--I want my commission that they continue to screw me... — read more
The Emotional Stages of a Pearson Rep
The emotional stages of a Pearson rep: Triggered bc they got screwed on their bonus for the 5th straight year. They start looking for a new job. That will show them. Contact a bunch of ex Pearson people on LinkedIn telling them you want out FOR REAL... — read more
Pearson Greater China changes head again, and (rumors) more layoff coming in August
Another head leaves again. Let's wait and see what will happen in August.
Pearson NSM
So I'm an inhouse employee in Boston -- I'm currently working 10 hour days pushing projects through to get ready for the higher ed sales force. While I am working like crazy to get everything done for successful delivery, I see lots of wasted time... — read more
Zero accountability for everybody but reps
They will never be able to rip the bandaid off. The people making the decisions know if a major restructure actually happens, then their jobs and all manager jobs are on the line too. Soooooo many middle management all trying to save their butts... — read more
More layoffs in the assessment division
They're probably going to shutter everything and ship it to MN. Testing numbers are down 30% this year. Customer service is suffering because there isn't enough staff to answer client inquires. Good luck to them. Get out before they can you.
Leadership Council
Anyone else find it funny that the same names make it every year, give or take 3-5 names? I know for a fact there are people going that haven't hit their goal 2 years in a row. Funny they won't release the criteria or actual rankings to the... — read more
Pearson Higher Ed
I'm surprised that Pearson Higher Ed did not restructure the sales force this summer. With the Senior VP of sales out the door, it would have made sense. It will be interesting how they operate in Q4.
Is Pearson just like Sears?
What do Sears and Pearson have in common? They were once at the top of their respective industries, have sold off most of their assets, and are in constant crisis mode. The worst part of the comparisons are both businesses believe they can cut jobs... — read more
Pearson must shed British English and adopt American English
Let's face the reality. British once ruled half of our planet, and they took English to every corner of the planet. The fall of British and rise of America can be seen every where. People are deserting British English and switching to American... — read more
Pearson should disintegrate
People are very arrogant; some do not care of authors; if authors ask some valid questions, they are sent threatening letters instead of answering those questions. Death to Pearson and its subsidiaries.
Pearson Leadership Council - 2017?
Anyone know if Pearson is having PLC in the U.S. for Higher Ed as they have had in past years? If so, where is it located?
Sr. VP of HED Sales in U.S.
So what's the scoop on why he got canned? What happened?
Pearson in Talks to Sell Parts of TutorVista
Sell sell sell In this week’s dealmaking news, Pearson is in the process of selling parts of its TutorVista to India-basted BYJU’s—and is also assessing the future of its U.S. K-12 courseware business. Also, private equity firm Gauge Capital has made... — read more
San Antonio Layoffs
Another San Antonio Location Lay off Most of the call center reps were layed off Last Day is 06/30/2017 The left hand does not talk to the right hand. Management Dont have a clue what they are doing and to top it off PEARSON DOES NOT CARE ABOUT THE... — read more
Everyone who works there is miserable and the environment is toxic.
Pearson is a joke. 11 years, 13 managers and countless re-orgs. Thank GOD I was laid off. Best thing that ever happened to me. The anxiety of never knowing if you had a job the next year was debilitating. This company used to be about the kids and... — read more
Pearson Mulls Selling US K-12 Business to Further Slash Costs
BOOKS ON THE BLOCK: One of Pearson’s bread-and-butter businesses—U.S. K-12 courseware—may be the next item on the chopping block. The is the latest in a string of assets that the beleaguered company is trying to shed. The publisher sold The Financial... — read more
Big announcement tonight in USHE
Stay tuned Pearson fans.
So, who exactly is safe?
Goal exceeded with actual revenue increases 12 of 14 years, 100% excellent performance reviews, 100% budget management, 100% on time projects and reports, high employee retention, team player = buh-bye.
Amazon, Apple, Google, and Microsoft Battle for K-12 Market, and Loyalties of Educators
"If there’s a common thread that unites the rival technology giants Apple, Google, and Microsoft in the education market, it’s this: They’re big. The three major tech companies—along with Amazon, a relatively new player on the scene—go head-to-head... — read more
FDOCs / Tracking
US sales reps- don't forget to track your (fake) FDOCs and close out ALL of your business in OneCRM by the end of the week- even if the info isn't correct- because let's be real- they only want info in there that they WANT to see, not the reality of... — read more
Another round of layoffs coming.
Fallon announced plans for more layoffs at the AGM today. Thousands of people already have, and will continue to lose their jobs under his leadership and this idiot doesn't have the decency to decline a very undeserved salary increase.
Fallon - 20% pay rise
Seems reasonable. http://www.cityam.com/263857/executive-pay-stays-spotlight-pearson-rolls-royce-and
More Layoffs in May?
Are more layoffs coming in May? Or is Fallon done for now until 1st quarter next year?
US Highered Sales Goals
Does anyone else find it ironic that US upper management DEMANDS that all business be closed out in OneCRM (and also provides gift incentives to do this), yet they will not provide 2017 sales goals to the reps for another few months?? They do this... — read more
Pearson Being Sued For Over-Optimistic Forecasts
I just learned that some shareholders are planning to sue for over-optimistic forecasts by Fallon and his leadership team. Nearly every forecast they have put out has been delusional. They are either intentionally misleading shareholders or they are... — read more
March 1-3, 2017
I don't know how many people were let go this week. I do know that most were over 40; probably over 50. I do know that many were top performers exceeding their goals year after year. I do know that some people were placed in new positions while... — read more
Boston Town Hall
Senior management has no answers or solutions. Serious tech players are fleeing, dead wood are clueless. 2018 looking worse than 2017.
BT and Pearson mistakes show CEOs need to get out more All leaders risk missing problems that should be plain to see
Hits the nail on the head. The sharp fall in BT’s shares last week hurt many small UK investors who have held the stock since the telecommunications group’s privatisation in 1984. And the collapse in Pearson’s price the week before hurt many at the... — read more
More drama
Oracle soap opera (and sales of software to Pearson): During Oracle's fiscal 2014 (which ended May 31, 2014), Wilson sold Oracle enterprise software to media and education company Pearson, resulting in $10,456,055.14 in revenue. At that point in... — read more
4000 more layoffs
Restructuring includes "cutting 4,000 jobs, about 10% of its global workforce, as well as other steps to bring its overhead and expenses lower...." ...Pearson is undergoing its second restructuring since 2012 with this latest announcement, and... — read more
Pearson's corporate bonds near junk. Financial trouble spells lots of layoffs
"Moody's has shifted its outlook on (Pearson) to negative....Moody's reaffirmed its Baa2 senior unsecured rating, but has the company on watch due to the weaker-than-expected U.S. performance. "There is also little visibility on a pronounced recovery... — read more
Elephant in the room -- when is next reorg going to happen? It's a matter of when not if....start looking for jobs folks.
So if we are looking at history here--when is the next layoff going to happen? in 2016 it was quietly announced in May on the higher ed side. Will it happen sooner or do they leave the sales force alone till May again? The good ol boy's like ES, BS... — read more
Fallon Insisting He Will Not Quit as CEO
quote: Despite admitting he had not foreseen declines in college enrolment and the knock-on impact that would have on revenues in the US, Mr Fallon insisted he would not quit as chief executive. He said: “I absolutely acknowledge we got two big calls... — read more
Goodbye, old Pearson
This does not bode well for the long-term outlook of this company. Senior managers couldn't have seen rental and lower enrollments coming? Most people close to schools saw these metrics. Hopefully a new leader can salvage this company from being... — read more