World Scientific Publishing
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    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Website

    World Scientific Publishing

    Industry

    Broadcast Media, Entertainment and Publishing

    Specialities

    Broadcast Media, Entertainment, Publishing

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    5 Toh Tuck Link, Singapore 596224
    We are an award-winning home-grown international publishing and media company. With our headquarters in Singapore and offices in New Jersey, London, Taipei, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chennai, we publish more than 600 titles a year and 180 journals in various fields. We have published more than 12,000 titles. Former Prime Ministers Lee Kuan Yew and Goh Chok Tong are among our authors. Many of our books are recommended texts adopted by renowned institutions. Working with the Nobel Foundation, we have the exclusive right to publish the entire series of Nobel Lectures in all subjects.

    Our mission statement

    To provide a complete publishing experience with author-centric and industry leading services

    Reviews overview

    2.410 ratings in total
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    What’s it like working at World Scientific Publishing?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at World Scientific Publishing appreciate the experienced and skilled colleagues, as well as the good learning opportunities to understand the publishing industry. They enjoy a good work-life balance and the supportive environment where employees help each other and management is open to new ideas.

    However, there are some potential areas for improvement. Some employees feel that the company could modernise its practices and technology at a faster pace. There are also areas where management could improve, such as providing clearer direction and avoiding unneeded interventions. Employees have noted that career advancement opportunities and pathways could be more clearly defined. Additionally, for some roles, the workload can be overwhelming at times.

    Recent reviews

    2.0
    Editor
    Dec 2023
    Clementi Central West Region3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    A good place to learn at, but for self-driven and dedicated people.
    The good thingsThe company is an established entity which has employment practices honed over 40 years, so there are experienced colleagues and head of departments who are very skilled at their jobs. Its small size also means that you know just about everyone in the company (there's a "family"-like atmosphere present). Furthermore, employees are generally left to their own devices and independent thinking is valued. It is a good company to learn about the industry since it is a small, dynamic, startup-like company which gives you a chance to understand the business without forcing you to go a certain way. The only constraints, of course, is the company's own resources. Strong middle management and a friendly culture of helping each other are also positive points in the company's favour.
    The challengesThe company also happens to be behind at modernization. You will not find lavish benefits or awesome amenities in the office (although they are adequate), while business practices and information technology are still being updated at a slow pace. In general, the successful practices of the past need realignment so that they continue being useful for today's times. In this environment, there are no clear practices which consistently work, thus often causing difficulties achieving success as employees. The top management also needs improvement - despite giving a lot of independence, the business direction is often murky or nonsensical at times. Inefficient meetings, harsh words and unneeded interventions add unpleasantness to the job, which can be demotivating and stressful for many. Career advancement is also notably unclear, although job promotions are present. In a way, the challenge is that employees must define their own paths to forge their careers.
    4.0
    Marketing Executive
    Nov 2023
    Clementi West West RegionLess than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Enjoyable
    The good thingsThe work comes with manageable expectations, good colleagues, and good work life balance. It is a good place to learn the basics of marketing and editorial. Management is open to new opportunities suggested by the employees.
    The challengesThe location of the office is not as convenient as most places. There is a steep learning curve when it comes to marketing products to clients.
    1.0
    Admin
    Feb 2023
    7 to 8 years in the role, current employee
    Steping stone to know industry well
    The good thingsWorked well with collegues
    The challengesNo career progression and stagnant salary
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