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 25 reviews)); "good benefits, as of now" ((in 22 reviews)); "Work life balance and easy environment" ((in 6 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 6 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)); "The pay was below industry standard." ((in 4 reviews)); "Low salary" ((in 4 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.

4.0

8 Dec 2024

Good

Assistant manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Work life balance and reasonable workload

Cons

Not enough Annual Leave and no bonus

Nelson Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. However, Nelson Education Ltd. does not have any operations in Hong Kong. Could you please confirm if your comments were meant for us or another company? If they were for us, we would love to hear more specific details so we can respond appropriately and continue to improve our services. Thank you for your understanding.

4.0

18 Oct 2024

Good place but slow growth

Digital learning executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good team to work with who are passionate and professional.

Cons

Slow growth and challenging environment for sales

Nelson Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your time at Nelson. We appreciate your recognition of the collaborative and passionate team environment. We're proud of our 110-year strong legacy as Canada's leading provider of education solutions and are committed to fostering a positive and supportive work culture. We also offer a range of Professional Development Programs to help our employees grow and advance their careers. Thanks again for your contributions and for being an integral part of our journey.

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